Global Seed Planters
Supportive ministry in countries such as china, india, & uganda. Preaching and teaching the gospel, aiding farming and water initiatives, and serving the needs of women and girls.
Global Seed Planters at a glance
In short: Global Seed Planters gave $324K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $54K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $324,447
- +92.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $54,075
- +60.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $33,033
- Total assets
- $264,786
- -12.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Global Seed Planters funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Asia Harvest ($175K). Together the top 6 received $324K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2023) to $324K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $324K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asia Harvest Winston-Salem, NC | Support of Gospel to Indigenous | $175,000 |
| Forge Forward Denver, CO | Humanitarian Aid, Worker Support | $64,560 |
| Jesus Film Project Orlando, FL | Showing Jesus Film in Northern Uganda | $49,000 |
| New Light Nepal Penn Valley, CA | Anti-sex trafficking trainings and 37 girls rescue and support | $17,065 |
| Joshua Nations Arvada, CO | Oral Bible School Project | $13,322 |
| One Fore Israel Grapevine, TX | Support of Gospel to Indigenous | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $264,786 | $638,713 | $675,425 | $324,447 | 6 | $267 |
| 2024 | $302,093 | $570,166 | $538,429 | $168,280 | 5 | $200 |
| 2023 | $273,908 | $378,056 | $502,335 | $36,450 | Total only | $228 |
| 2022 | $393,686 | $458,224 | $348,231 | $136,171 | Total only | $233 |
| 2021 | $282,856 | $413,808 | $278,017 | $95,128 | Total only | $106 |
| 2020 | $147,547 | $290,613 | $279,882 | $111,117 | Total only | $14 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Global Seed Planters
Based on IRS filings
Global Seed Planters is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Sandstone, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $265K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $324K. Net investment income was $267.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Global Seed Planters is led by Diane Brask, President & Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diane Brask
President & Executive Director
President → President & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$54K (2020) → $54K (2025)
Sarah Monson
Director of Operations
Board Member → Board Member & Chief Operations Officer, 2024
Board Member & Chief Operations Officer → Director of Operations, 2025
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$22K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Tiffany Kearns
Director of Operations
New on the 2025 filing
25 hrs/week
$39K (2025)
Wayne Skaff
Board Member
Chair → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Hess
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Paul
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Leonard
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pastor Tony Nichols
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Chaz Parker (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tony Nichols (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa Motschenbacher (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kyle Biladeau (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Mark Gold (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $54K, to Diane Brask (President & Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Global Seed Planters
How much does Global Seed Planters give each year?
Global Seed Planters gave $324K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $168K across 5 grants.
What is Global Seed Planters's typical grant size?
Global Seed Planters's median grant in 2025 was $33,033, and its average grant was $54,075, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Global Seed Planters give grants?
Global Seed Planters gives mostly in North Carolina: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (24%) and Florida (15%).
Does Global Seed Planters give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Global Seed Planters's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Global Seed Planters's largest grantees?
Global Seed Planters's largest 2025 grantees include Asia Harvest ($175,000), Forge Forward ($64,560) and Jesus Film Project ($49,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Global Seed Planters?
Global Seed Planters reported $265K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $639K.
What is Global Seed Planters?
Global Seed Planters is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Sandstone, MN. It holds $265K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Global Seed Planters's EIN?
Global Seed Planters's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5586757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 28, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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