Sowing Empowerment and Economic Development Inc.

“SEEDs Form 990 was reviewed and approved by its President and external accountant prior to submission to the IRS. The Organization also informs its governing body members that a copy of the Form 990 is available upon request.”

“SEED maintains a conflict of interest policy. A copy of this policy is given to all board members, staff members, and key volunteers upon commencement of such persons relationship with SEED. The individual signs and dates the policy at the beginning of his or her term of service or employment and each year thereafter.”

“The Presidents compensation package was reviewed and approved by the Board.”

“The key employee compensation packages was reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors.”

“SEED makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon written request and approval by the President.”

“SEEDs Board of Directors approved the creation of a separate SEED/EXCEL Charter School, LLC (SEED/EXCEL) with an electronic vote in July 2018. SEED/EXCEL is a nonprofit Maryland limited liability company, of which SEED is the sole member for the purpose of the operation of the school.”

“2019 Year in Review (Part 1) 17,141 individuals from 5,621 households served throughout Prince Georges County and Detroit 200,000 pounds of emergency food and 40,000 pounds of fresh produce provided through the SEED Food Distribution Center in Prince Georges County and the SEED Monthly Mobile Pantry in Detroit 277 households with 1,149 individuals received clothes. 60,000 diapers distributed to 989 babies from 729 families. 451 individuals enrolled in health insurance and outreach conducted to more than 4,500 families regarding insurance options through the Maryland Health Exchange 146 first time home buyers educated through pre-purchase training & counseling 30 households facing foreclosure received counseling and assistance 711 individuals received financial literacy training 90 Summer Scholars were served through Freedom School programs in Prince Georges County,MD and Detroit, MI. 20 scholars were served in the SEED Summer Bridge Program in Prince Georges County 100 families received Thanksgiving baskets 10 families received free gifts for Christmas through Adopt A Family program 120 runners participated in the annual SEED 5K Run/Walk raising thousands of dollars to support our programs”