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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: March 2025 Expires: March 2027

Sowing Seeds With Faith

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(502) 930-3478
PO Box 16753
Louisville, KY, 40256-0753
https://www.sowingseedswithfaith.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Sowing Seeds With Faith meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
To empower, equip, and engage the youth of the Greater Louisville Area to navigate college and career readiness through various pathways by setting high expectations, promoting accountability, providing structured support, and instilling values grounded in faith. Sowing Seeds With Faith aims to cultivate a culture that inspires a holistic approach in developing the youth on their journey towards success and fulfillment.

Year, State Incorporated:
2017, KY

Sowing Seeds With Faith is dedicated to engaging youth academically and socially in the Greater Louisville area. Its programs are designed to empower at-risk children by providing academic support, mentorship, enrichment activities, and family support services. The nonprofit serves over 750 youth annually from more than 50 schools across 32 zip codes, with a primary focus on students from underserved communities. The After-School Tutoring Program provides 1:2 tutoring support for students in grades K-12 and focuses on math, reading comprehension, financial literacy, and Black history. The Summer Enrichment Program is a structured eight-week program that includes three hours of daily academic enrichment. The Mentoring Program connects students with staff and community mentors who provide guidance and support, and includes social outings, leadership development, and community service projects. The Mental Health & Wellness Initiatives include weekly group therapy sessions facilitated by licensed therapists to promote emotional well-being. The Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Tours exposes high school students to HBCUs, encouraging higher education aspirations and helps students with college applications and career planning. Lastly, the Community Engagement and Violence Prevention Programs are designed to reduce youth violence by providing structured, safe, and engaging activities. Sowing Seeds With Faith is committed to addressing educational disparities and creating opportunities for young people to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Through its innovative programming, it aims to break cycles of poverty and empower the next generation of leaders.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, Sowing Seeds With Faith's program expenses were:

Program services $558,972
Total Program Expenses $558,972

Chief Executive
Da'Marrion Fleming, President/Founder

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Not disclosed

Board Size
13

Paid Staff Size
3

Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 0.13%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Sowing Seeds With Faith's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Source of Funds
Contributions, gifts, grants $739,649
Summer Camp income $26,818
HBCU Income $8,353
Tutoring income $1,202
Total Income $776,022

Programs: 76% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 24%

Total Income $776,022
Total expenses: $738,078
  Program expenses $558,972
  Fundraising expenses $962
  Administrative expenses $178,114
  Other expenses $30
Income in Excess of Expenses $37,944
Beginning Net Assets $262,531
Other Changes In Net Assets $7,347
Ending Net Assets $307,822
Total Liabilities $0
Total Assets $307,822
Total assets as reported above include $6,211 in property and equipment, net.

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