Seed for Success Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Established in 2022, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization with a primary focus on funding other 501(c)(3) organizations to administer programs aligned with the foundation's charitable priorities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
-3.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.2M
+41.5% YoY
Grant Count
18
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$288K
+25.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose is to provide funding for other 501(c)(3) organizations to administer as part of their programs. Initial focus areas include:
- Scholarships for higher education
- Care and services for children and their families
- Behavioral health resources for children and adolescents
- Medical research organizations
- Local nonprofit organizations in the Sioux Falls area
The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in supporting organizations such as The Furniture Mission of South Dakota and the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation.
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications.
Grant Range
$110,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's initial focus is on local nonprofit organizations in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,937,408
- Total Revenue: $5,037,568
- Total Expenses: $5,367,478
- Net Income: -$329,910
- Total Liabilities: $475
- Number of Employees: 1
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,937,408 | $2,014,741 | $1,613,323 |
| Revenue | $5,037,568 | $4,070,213 | $2,122,750 |
| Expenses | $5,367,478 | $3,833,775 | $2,020,246 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,261,975 | $3,760,454 | $1,962,041 |
| Net Investment Income | $29,082 | — | $64,544 |
| Distributable Amount | $164,849 | $114,866 | $82,399 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIANNE VON SEGGERN | CHAIRMAN-VP-SECRETARY | 30 | $120,000 |
| MOLLY STINE | PRESIDENT-TREASURER | 8 | — |
| KRISTI METZGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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