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Seedworks Fund is a private trust based in BLOCK ISLAND, RI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Susan Hagedorn. It holds total assets of $13.6M. Annual income is reported at $3.6M. Total assets have grown from $390K in 2011 to $13.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Colorado and Connecticut. According to available records, Seedworks Fund has made 50 grants totaling $3.6M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.6M in 2022 to $958K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $750K, with an average award of $72K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Colorado, which account for 58% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$34K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 20 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.
Seedworks Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 50 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, CO.
Seedworks Fund has distributed a total of $3.6M across 50 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $72K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $750K.
Seedworks Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Seedworks Fund is headquartered in BLOCK ISLAND, RI. While based in RI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope H Reeves | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Will H Paterson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Hagedorn | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jennifer Paterson Turner | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$13.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$13.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
50
Total Giving
$3.6M
Average Grant
$72K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation AlternativesGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Always HomeGENERAL FUND | Mystic, CT | $20K | 2023 |
| BrooklynorgGENERAL FUND | Brooklyn, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| National Jewish HealthGENERAL FUND | Denver, CO | $100K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Community FoundationGENERAL FUND | Brooklyn, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| The Block Island Medical CenterGENERAL FUND | Block Island, RI | $60K | 2023 |
| Conservation Colorado Ed FundGENERAL FUND | Denver, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Aclu FoundationGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Se Ct Land TrustGENERAL FUND | Voluntown, CT | $50K | 2023 |
| The Sunrise MovementGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Fresh New LondonGENERAL FUND | New London, CT | $30K | 2023 |
| Read 718GENERAL FUND | Brooklyn, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Everytown For Gun SafetyGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Safe FuturesGENERAL FUND | New London, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Co Children'S CampaignGENERAL FUND | Denver, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| Narala Pro ChoiceGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $13K | 2023 |
| Mary D FundGENERAL FUND | Block Island, RI | $13K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $13K | 2023 |
| Medecins Sans FrontiresGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| International RescuecomGENERAL FUND | Albert Lea, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| The Marshall ProjectGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| World Central KitchenGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Syrian American Medical Soc FoGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Voices Project UsaGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| College Of NursingGENERAL FUND | Amherst, MA | $750K | 2022 |
| Nurse Family PartnershipGENERAL FUND | Bronx, NY | $150K | 2022 |
| Earth JusticeGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $55K | 2022 |
| Family TreeGENERAL FUND | Baltimore, MD | $40K | 2022 |
| Democracy NowGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Co Coalition For HomelessGENERAL FUND | Denver, CO | $25K | 2022 |
| Story CenterGENERAL FUND | Berkeley, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Environmental DefenseGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
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