Civic Intelligence

Sowing Seeds of Joy

EIN 64-0953548 • 501(c)3 • Arlington, TX

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MISSION TRIP MOBILIZERS

PO Box 181115Arlington, TX 76096

www.sowingseedsofjoy.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.38x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

92nd percentile

0.48x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

49th percentile

1.2%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

47th percentile

-3.5%

Faster asset growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

32nd percentile

-23%

Faster revenue growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets87th percentile

Assets

Down

$289,012

Down $10,595 (-3.5%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$110,822

Down $13,321 (-11%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$178,190

Up $2,726 (+1.6%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue92nd percentileNet Margin49th percentile

Revenue

Down

$229,121

Down $67,028 (-23%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$226,395

Down $33,774 (-13%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$2,726

Down $33,254 (-92%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth47th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2013: $10,911Liabilities 2013: $7,788Net Assets 2013: $3,1232013Assets 2014: $10,373Liabilities 2014: $9,536Net Assets 2014: $8372014Assets 2015: $65,814Liabilities 2015: $13,484Net Assets 2015: $52,3302015Assets 2016: $49,527Liabilities 2016: $11,053Net Assets 2016: $38,4742016Assets 2017: $72,663Liabilities 2017: $12,933Net Assets 2017: $59,7302017Assets 2018: $97,678Liabilities 2018: $12,267Net Assets 2018: $85,4112018Assets 2019: $105,812Liabilities 2019: $17,862Net Assets 2019: $87,9502019Assets 2020: $283,787Liabilities 2020: $125,564Net Assets 2020: $158,2232020Assets 2021: $346,166Liabilities 2021: $124,101Net Assets 2021: $222,0652021Assets 2022: $269,047Liabilities 2022: $125,713Net Assets 2022: $143,3342022Assets 2023: $299,607Liabilities 2023: $124,143Net Assets 2023: $175,4642023Assets 2024: $289,012Liabilities 2024: $110,822Net Assets 2024: $178,1902024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$289,012
Liabilities$110,822
Net Assets$178,190
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth32nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2013: $105,263Expenses 2013: $103,190Net Income 2013: $2,0732013Revenue 2014: $153,941Expenses 2014: $156,227Net Income 2014: -$2,2862014Revenue 2015: $257,531Expenses 2015: $207,129Net Income 2015: $50,4022015Revenue 2016: $242,171Expenses 2016: $255,080Net Income 2016: -$12,9092016Revenue 2017: $235,605Expenses 2017: $217,934Net Income 2017: $17,6712017Revenue 2018: $296,489Expenses 2018: $270,808Net Income 2018: $25,6812018Revenue 2019: $263,829Expenses 2019: $261,139Net Income 2019: $2,6902019Revenue 2020: $307,029Expenses 2020: $239,943Net Income 2020: $67,0862020Revenue 2021: $316,338Expenses 2021: $251,572Net Income 2021: $64,7662021Revenue 2022: $331,421Expenses 2022: $329,196Net Income 2022: $2,2252022Revenue 2023: $296,149Expenses 2023: $260,169Net Income 2023: $35,9802023Revenue 2024: $229,121Expenses 2024: $226,395Net Income 2024: $2,7262024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$229,121
Expenses$226,395
Net Income$2,726
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$289,012
Liabilities
$110,822
Net assets
$178,190
Revenue
$229,121
Expenses
$226,395
Net income
$2,726
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.89$1.11$1.78$2.29$2.26$0.03
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.00$1.24$1.75$2.96$2.60$0.36
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.69$1.26$1.43$3.31$3.29$0.02
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.46$1.24$2.22$3.16$2.52$0.65
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.84$1.26$1.58$3.07$2.40$0.67
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.06$0.18$0.88$2.64$2.61$0.03
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.98$0.12$0.85$2.96$2.71$0.26
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.73$0.13$0.60$2.36$2.18$0.18
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.50$0.11$0.38$2.42$2.55$0.13
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.66$0.13$0.52$2.58$2.07$0.50
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.10$0.01$1.54$1.56$0.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.08$0.03$1.05$1.03$0.02
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$229,121
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To connect, equip, train and mobilize all people with a special emphasis on people of color, to advance God's Kingdom through global missions and outreach.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$291,343$280,737▼ $10,606
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,388$1,388→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$299,607$289,012▼ $10,595
Other Assets Total$6,876$6,887▲ $11
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$124,901$115,233▼ $9,668
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$-758$-4,411▼ $3,653
Total Liabilities$124,143$110,822▼ $13,321
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$175,464$178,190▲ $2,726
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$175,464$178,190▲ $2,726
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$299,607$289,012▼ $10,595

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,388-$1,388
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tamika MillerChairman
Ron NelsonPresident
Andre WaitVice Chair
Chanel HolmesBoard Director
Steve HolmesBoard Director
Christopher CrockerDirector
Dennis WebbDirector
Melissa CrockerDirector
Star NelsonExecutive Director
Sharon PughSecretary
Lori PearsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$66,907
Program Service Revenue
$162,214
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$66,907
Change in Net Assets
$2,726
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$204,426
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$21,969
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$50$26,132-$26,182
Other Salaries and Wages-$21,969-$21,969
Office Expenses$3,946$16,233-$20,179
Conferences and Meetings$9,700--$9,700
Insurance$190$8,729-$8,919
Interest-$4,817-$4,817
Travel$4,103$519-$4,622
All Other Expenses$2,590$776-$3,366
Other Expenses$2,097--$2,097
Advertising$1,170--$1,170
Fees for Services Accounting-$761-$761
Total Functional Expenses$146,459$79,936$0$226,395
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Ron Nelson is the President of Sowing Seeds of Joy and is married to the Chief Operating Officer - Star Nelson. They birthed this ministry together and work alongside each other to accomplish its mission.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The 990 is prepared by an outside accountant and then is reviewed with the staff of Sowing Seeds of Joy. The board can review the 990 at the next upcoming board meeting once the final return is approved.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“On an annual basis, the board reviews any possible conflicts that may have arisen during the previous fiscal year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The compensation is reviewed with the board during the budget approval process.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Sowing Seeds of Joy (SSOJ) will provide a copy of the required documents per IRS regulations as they are requested. When requested, SSOJ will make a copy and either hand, mail or fax to the requested party. We do not have these documents available by our website, but the 990 can be obtained off of Guidestar.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sowing Seeds of Joy
EIN
64-0953548
Phone
5014163003
Address
PO Box 181115, Arlington, TX 76096

Signing Officer

Name
Star Nelson
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Star Nelson
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Ar
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
2
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Nina D Jones
Address
PO Box 1374, Colleyville, TX 76034
Preparer
Nina Jones
Phone
9037471558
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Ron Nelson is the President of Sowing Seeds of Joy and is married to the Chief Operating Officer - Star Nelson. They birthed this ministry together and work alongside each other to accomplish its mission.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The 990 is prepared by an outside accountant and then is reviewed with the staff of Sowing Seeds of Joy. The board can review the 990 at the next upcoming board meeting once the final return is approved.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2On an annual basis, the board reviews any possible conflicts that may have arisen during the previous fiscal year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The compensation is reviewed with the board during the budget approval process.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Sowing Seeds of Joy (SSOJ) will provide a copy of the required documents per IRS regulations as they are requested. When requested, SSOJ will make a copy and either hand, mail or fax to the requested party. We do not have these documents available by our website, but the 990 can be obtained off of Guidestar.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
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