Harvest Seed Project Foundation
The Seed Project Foundation (SPF) champions organic and sustainable agriculture through education and community-driven initiatives. Our donation farm, McKinney Roots, grows and distributes farm-fresh produce and pastured raised eggs to help combat food insecurity across Collin County.
Harvest Seed Project Foundation at a glance
In short: Harvest Seed Project Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,025
- -58.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $6,025
- Median grant
- $6,025
- Total assets
- $321,882
- -31.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Harvest Seed Project Foundation
- Next open deadline
- December 31, 2026 (Seed Project Foundation General Grants)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Harvest Seed Project Foundation
Who Harvest Seed Project Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Profound Foods ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2025) to $316K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Profound Foods Lucas, TX | Farm crisis grant to repair greenhouses from wind damage | $6,025 |
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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 | $321,882 | $229,259 | $345,364 | $6,025 | 1 | $6,570 |
| 2024 | $468,920 | $390,355 | $337,933 | $14,448 | Total only | $8,474 |
| 2023 | $412,258 | $425,529 | $367,989 | $43,413 | Total only | $624 |
| 2022 | $363,373 | $374,161 | $520,468 | $316,409 | Total only | $2,600 |
| 2021 | $459,609 | $391,699 | $254,199 | $15,200 | 2 | $498 |
| 2020 | $310,952 | $410,753 | $335,013 | $191,006 | 20 | $376 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Harvest Seed Project Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Harvest Seed Project Foundation is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in McKinney, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $322K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harvest Seed Project Foundation is led by Lenda Fidelman, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lenda Fidelman
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$81K (2025)
Rick Wells
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Lambouses
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Little
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Deerman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Andrea Shackelford
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Dorff
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Megan Neubauer (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Carissa Bleeker (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Janie Pena (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Lynne Siporia (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Carissa (2020–2021) — Bleeker
- Former: Toby Thomason (2020–2021) — Director
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 $81K, to Lenda Fidelman (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Harvest Seed Project Foundation
How much does Harvest Seed Project Foundation give each year?
Harvest Seed Project Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $14K in grants paid.
How large is Harvest Seed Project Foundation?
Harvest Seed Project Foundation reported $322K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $229K.
What is Harvest Seed Project Foundation?
Harvest Seed Project Foundation is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in McKinney, TX. It holds $322K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Harvest Seed Project Foundation operate?
Harvest Seed Project Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Harvest Seed Project Foundation's EIN?
Harvest Seed Project Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2377828. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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