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Also known as: C/O ASHFORD ADVISORS LLC
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Seed Fund Grants Inc. is a private corporation based in PITTSFORD, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Ashford Advisors LLC. It holds total assets of $9.4M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. Total assets have grown from $3.5M in 2010 to $9.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Seed Fund Grants Inc. has made 109 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $321K and $351K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $351K distributed across 30 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $25K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 61 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 25 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Seed Fund Grants Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 109 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DC.
Seed Fund Grants Inc. has distributed a total of $1.4M across 109 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $25K.
Seed Fund Grants Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Seed Fund Grants Inc. is headquartered in PITTSFORD, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma-Louise Anderson | DIRECTOR | $125K | $7K | $133K |
| Richard R Johnson | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alison E Sant-Johnson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$626K
Total Assets
$9.1M
Fair Market Value
$11.8M
Net Worth
$9.1M
Grants Paid
$350K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$203K
Distribution Amount
$545K
Total: $13K
Total Grants
109
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
61
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TransformSURVIVE & THRIVE TRANSIT | Oakland, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Transportation Alternatives25X25 | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| San Francisco FoundationGREAT COMMUNITIES COLLABORATIVE | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Shared Use Mobility CenterFOUNDERS POT | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| SpurTRANSIT ORIENTED COMMUNITIES | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Regional Plan AssociationCONGESTION PRICING | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Climate Ride FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Missoula, MT | $16K | 2023 |
| Seamless Bay AreaINTEGRATED / AFFORDABLE TRANSIT FARES | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Greenway InitiativeUNRESTRICTED | Brooklyn, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| California Bicycle CoalitionCLIMATE ACTION PLAN FOR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE | Sacramento, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Walk San Francisco FoundationCLIMATE JUSTICE IN BAYVIEW | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Natural Areas ConservancyRESEARCH & CONSERVATION | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Open PlansUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| New York Botanical GardenVISIONMAKER | Bronx, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Spring Street Climate FundZERO EMISSION SCHOOL BUSES | Brooklyn, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Transportation For AmericaREDUCE VMT/ ZERO EMISSIONS VEHICLES REPORT | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Streets BlogUNRESTRICTED | Los Angeles, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Island PressFOUNDERS POT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Proctor AcademySCHOLARSHIP FUND | Andover, NH | $10K | 2023 |
| 34th Avenue Open Streets CoalitionUNRESTRICTED | Queens, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Urban ForestUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Pie RanchUNRESTRICTED | Pescadero, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Marin County Bicycle CoalitionUNRESTRICTED | Fairfax, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Boston Harbor NowSTIPEND | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Speak For TreesSTIPEND | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Nathanael FillmoreBICYCLE CAMBRIDGE STIPEND | Cambridge, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| History CambridgeSTIPEND | Cambridge, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Liveable Street AllianceSTIPEND | Cambridge, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| American ForestsSTIPEND | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Art GarciaBLACK FUTURES FARM, PORTLAND STIPEND | Los Angeles, CA | $100 | 2023 |
| UsdnCARBON NEUTRAL CITIES ALLIANCE / EMBODIED ENERGY | Port Washington, WI | $25K | 2022 |
| The Trust For Public LandGREEN SCHOOLYARDS OAKLAND | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Greenbelt AllianceRESILIENCE HOTSPOTS | Oakland, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Climate RideCLIMATE ONE | Missoula, MT | $18K | 2022 |
| Gowanus LowlandsMASTER PLAN | Brooklyn, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Point Blue Conservation ScienceNATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE | Bolinas, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| San Francisco BaykeeperREWILDING COASTS | Oakland, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Mycelium Youth NetworkYOUTH COUNCIL | Oakland, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| ExploratoriumURBAN FELLOW PROGRAM | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Billion Oyster Project Governors IslandUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| San Francisco Bicycle CoalitionUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Stern SchoolBLACK BOX THEATER | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |