Knowledge Quest Inc
- Assets
- $4.0m
- Revenue
- $3.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Memphis, TN
- Founding
- 01/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 62-1589188
Organization Overview
Knowledge Quest Inc is located in Memphis, TN. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Knowledge Quest Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Knowledge Quest Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Knowledge Quest Inc generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT BY VIGOROUSLY EQUIPPING YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH INTELLECTUAL AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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KNOWLEDGE QUEST (KQ) PROMOTES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN AFTER SCHOOL SETTINGS AMONG YOUTH GRADES PRE-K THROUGH 12 THOUGH A "CRADLE TO CAREER" CONTINUUM METHODOLOGY. KQ SERVES 500 HIGH-RISK YOUTH WHO PRIMARILY RESIDE IN THE 38126 AND 38106 ZIP CODES OF MEMPHIS, TN. THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE, HANDS-ON APPROACH TO LEARNING (ADVENTURE EDUCATION), STUDENTS DEVELOP GENUINE INTEREST IN ACADEMIC SUBJECTS AND MAKE BEHAVIOR ADJUSTMENTS WHERE NECESSARY. KQ OPERATES THROUGH FOUR STRATEGIC PROGRAMS: KNOWLEDGE QUEST SCHOOL-AGE ACADEMY; TEENAGE ACADEMY; FAMILY STABILITY; AND GREEN LEAF LEARNING FARM AT THREE SITES ALONG A 2-MILE CORRIDOR ON WALKER AVENUE IN HISTORIC SOUTH MEMPHIS KNOWN AS THE "KNOWLEDGE QUEST KIDS ZONE".
THE FAMILY STABILITY INITIATIVE BEGAN SERVING FAMILIES IN MAY 2013. FOLLOWING A CASE MANAGEMENT MODEL, THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF YOUTH IN TARGETED SCHOOLS AND NEIGHBORHOODS THAT HAVE HISTORICALLY EXPERIENCED HIGHER MOBILITY RATES FOR STUDENTS. THE FOUNDATIONAL PREMISE OF THE INITIATIVE IS THAT SUPPORTING FAMILIES AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS OR DISPLACED THROUGH THE PROVISION OF MORE STABLE AND SECURE LIVING SITUATIONS WILL HELP STUDENTS MAINTAIN THEIR SCHOOL PLACEMENT AND ULTIMATELY EXPERIENCE A HIGHER DEGREE OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS.
GREEN LEAF LEARNING FARM (GLLF) IS A CREATIVELY DEVELOPED, ONE ACRE URBAN FARM THAT IS USED AS AN INSTRUMENT TO PROMOTE STUDENT EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND FOOD SECURITY. GLLF FEATURES BOTH AN AFTER SCHOOL COMPONENT AND A SUMMER CAMP. STUDENTS ARE INTRODUCED TO ISSUES OF HEALTH, JUSTICE, COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE, "ACTION-REFLECTION" CURRICULUM. STUDENTS ASSUME ROLES OF REAL RESPONSIBILITY ON THE FARM, AND LEARN MORE ABOUT PLANT BIOLOGY, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, TEAMWORK, SMALL BUSINESS SKILLS, THE FOOD SYSTEM, RACIAL RECONCILIATION, AND SOUTH MEMPHIS CULTURE.
UNIVERSAL PARENTING PLACE PROGRAM SUPPORTS PARENTS AS THEY FACE THE CHALLENGES INVOLVED IN RAISING CHILDREN BY APPLYING A RELATIONSHIP-BASED MODEL THAT WORKS IN TANDEM WITH EXISTING COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF TOXIC STRESS AND TRAUMA ON CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marlon Foster Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $118,258 |
Latonya Burrow Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Tim Haberberger Chairman/treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Jerome Wright Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lorenzo Myrick Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eraina Schauss Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $190,729 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,329,456 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,050,558 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $75,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,570,743 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $562,596 |
| Investment income | $177 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,163,026 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,078,721 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $105,424 |
| Payroll taxes | $61,230 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $34,900 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,583 |
| Office expenses | $543,908 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $169,989 |
| Travel | $13,479 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,420 |
| Interest | $8 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $94,486 |
| Insurance | $50,348 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,238,291 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,684,838 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $333,882 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,567 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,934,198 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,965,485 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $151,703 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $233,257 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $384,960 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,580,525 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,965,485 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Knowledge Quest Inc has recieved totaling $419,320.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United Way Of The Mid-South Memphis, TN PURPOSE: SEE SCH O | $237,872 |
Ace Awareness Foundation Memphis, TN PURPOSE: TO ASSIST WITH OPERATIONS FOR UNIVERSAL PARENTING PLACES | $65,027 |
Community Foundation Of Greater Memphis Inc Memphis, TN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $44,447 |
Aarp Washington, DC PURPOSE: Grant to support AARP's Livable Communities initiative | $20,000 |
Coaching For Literacy Memphis, TN PURPOSE: LITERACY INTERVENTION AND RESOURCES | $15,130 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $15,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Youth Enrichment Program Of Wilson Wilson, NC | $22,968,665 | $15,099,824 |
Seeding Success Memphis, TN | $15,830,696 | $16,460,800 |
Camp War Eagle Inc Rogers, AR | $15,866,509 | $9,318,920 |
Emerald Youth Foundation Knoxville, TN | $26,135,509 | $10,102,853 |
Girls On The Run International Charlotte, NC | $10,723,648 | $6,480,865 |
Tennessee Soccer Club Inc Brentwood, TN | $2,122,655 | $5,672,715 |
Impact Living Services Forest, VA | $3,151,473 | $6,118,517 |
Kingdom House St Louis, MO | $3,626,338 | $5,069,438 |
Youth Bridge Properties Inc Fayetteville, AR | $0 | $256,554 |
Richmond First Tee Richmond, VA | $10,036,196 | $3,399,029 |
People-Providing Equal Opportunities Promoting Learning Little Rock, AR | $39,869,871 | $7,557,371 |
Corners Outreach Inc Peachtree Corners, GA | $1,471,202 | $3,739,961 |