Statistics & Facts

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SEEDS facts:

• Return on Investment - A $15,000 contribution to fund one NJ SEEDS scholar leverages over $350,000 in financial aid for a student’s education at independent secondary school and college.
  
• Alumni – Since 1992, nearly 1,500 scholars have completed the SEEDS program.
   
• Responsibility – SEEDS has been named a Charity Navigator 4-star charity for four consecutive years. Only 9% of the charities rated by Charity Navigator receive at least 4 consecutive 4-star ratings demonstrating that New Jersey SEEDS “consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way and outperforms most other charities in America.”
   
• Recognition – SEEDS has been recognized locally and at the national level - receiving the Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Award and the Mutual of America Community Partnership Award. At the state level, SEEDS was awarded the “2009 Community Partner of the Year” by Jersey Cares for its far-reaching and meaningful impact on communities throughout New Jersey.
   
• Accomplishment - 91% of SEEDS alumni have earned or are currently working towards a four-year degree.
   
• Giving Back - Alumni giving to SEEDS increased 83% in Fiscal Year 2010 from Fiscal Year 2009.