Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust
Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust is a private foundation, based in Mason City, IA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $417.
Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust at a glance
In short: Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust gave $2K across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $375), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $2,250
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- Average grant
- $375
- Median grant
- $375
- Total assets
- $5,320
- Primary geography
- Iowa (78% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
Who Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5,320 | $2,503 | $2,250 | 6 | $417 | $256 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust reported a distributable amount of $256 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust is led by Jim Collison, Trustee on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Jim Collison
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust
How much does Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust give each year?
Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust gave $2K across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust's typical grant size?
Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust's median grant in 2020 was $375, and its average grant was $375, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust give grants?
Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust gives mostly in Iowa: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (22%).
Does Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).
How large is Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust?
Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust reported $5K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust reported a distributable amount of $256 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust's EIN?
Planting Seeds of Kindness Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6411286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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