Plant a Seed Foundation
At plant a seed, our mission is to search for and then enable creative projects that are inspiring, well planned, and will ultimately be self-sustaining. Whether they are driven by individuals, families, schools, churches, or communities, we are looking for projects that will lead to personal, emotional, and spiritual growth. We find these projects in our own backyard and all over the world.our goal is to walk with our partners, walk behind our partners, and ultimately walk away from our partners empowering them to drive their own projects forward.our mission is driven by our organization's vision:Plant a Seed Foundation will search for creative projects which enable the efforts of individuals, families, schools, churches and communities, through non-profit organization. We will find those ventures locally, regionally and around the world, we will support only those that are the most effective and lead to self-sustaining personal, emotional, and spiritual growth.
Plant a Seed Foundation at a glance
In short: Plant a Seed Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $6,264
- -72.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,264
- -17.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $6,264
- Total assets
- $102,735
- -26.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Plant a Seed Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Fellowship of Christ Athlete ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Plant a Seed Foundation gives
- Giving fell 70% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2026) to $23K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fellowship of Christ Athlete Kansas City, MO | — | $6,264 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $102,735 | $233,145 | $270,293 | $6,264 | 1 | $9 |
| 2025 | $139,882 | $287,068 | $283,443 | $22,815 | 3 | $13 |
| 2024 | $136,256 | $80,987 | $106,324 | $9,240 | 1 | $15 |
| 2023 | $161,592 | $156,128 | $156,344 | $21,040 | 3 | $15 |
| 2022 | $161,809 | $50,879 | $108,165 | $9,900 | 1 | $23 |
| 2021 | $219,096 | $129,149 | $121,943 | $10,800 | 1 | $18 |
About Plant a Seed Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Plant a Seed Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Modesto, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $103K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $9.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Plant a Seed Foundation is led by Rick Gray, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Rick Gray
CEO
President → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
April Duarte
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nancy Grant
Director
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kristopher Helton
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Eric Layman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gordon Rumble
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jason Flory
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Plant a Seed Foundation
How much does Plant a Seed Foundation give each year?
Plant a Seed Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $23K across 3 grants.
How large is Plant a Seed Foundation?
Plant a Seed Foundation reported $103K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $233K.
What is Plant a Seed Foundation?
Plant a Seed Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Modesto, CA. It holds $103K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Plant a Seed Foundation operate?
Plant a Seed Foundation has awarded grants in California, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Tennessee.
What is Plant a Seed Foundation's EIN?
Plant a Seed Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2201393. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 3, 2026)
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