Seed for the Sower Foundation
Seed for the Sower Foundation is a private foundation, based in Inver Grove, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $59K.
Seed for the Sower Foundation at a glance
In short: Seed for the Sower Foundation gave $59K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,000
- +31.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,833
- -12.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $8,911
- +25.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Seed for the Sower Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Involved International ($36K). Together the top 6 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 83 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Seed for the Sower Foundation gives
- Giving fell 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2023) to $138K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Involved International Tulsa, OK | Church building projects in Kenya East Africa | $36,000 |
| Kingdom Kids Bible Study Forest Lake, MN | Neighborhood Bible study for low income children | $12,000 |
| Tree Top Kids Forest Lake, MN | Outreach to vulnerable children | $5,000 |
| Christian Life Assembly of God Inc Waunakee, WI | Religious evangelism events | $3,000 |
| Global University Springfield, MO | Fund leadership training in Ghana West Africa | $2,000 |
| Aunty Agnes Childrens Shelter | Provide feeding clothing and school supplies for street children near Rustenburg SA | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,911 | $61,700 | $59,891 | $59,000 | 6 | $59,000 | — |
| 2024 | $7,102 | $45,400 | $45,356 | $45,000 | 4 | $45,000 | $253 |
| 2023 | $7,057 | $31,200 | $30,145 | $29,000 | 11 | $29,000 | — |
| 2022 | $6,002 | $101,050 | $115,163 | $113,000 | 26 | $113,000 | — |
| 2021 | $20,115 | $105,500 | $109,836 | $108,202 | 36 | $108,202 | — |
| 2020 | $24,451 | $97,605 | $140,021 | $138,088 | 32 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Seed for the Sower Foundation is led by David Spegal5, Chair Person since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Spegal5
Chair Person
Member - Board of Directors → Board of Directors, 2021
Board of Directors → Chair Person, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Michelkamp
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randall J Hedlun
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodger Espeseth
Board of Directors
Chairperson → Board of Directors, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Espeseth
Board of Directors
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cherie Young (2022–2023) — Board of Directors
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.
Frequently asked questions about Seed for the Sower Foundation
How much does Seed for the Sower Foundation give each year?
Seed for the Sower Foundation gave $59K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 4 grants.
What is Seed for the Sower Foundation's typical grant size?
Seed for the Sower Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $9,833, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Seed for the Sower Foundation give grants?
Seed for the Sower Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (29%) and Wisconsin (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Forest Lake, MN (2 grants).
Does Seed for the Sower Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Seed for the Sower Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Seed for the Sower Foundation's largest grantees?
Seed for the Sower Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Involved International ($36,000), Kingdom Kids Bible Study ($12,000) and Tree Top Kids ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Seed for the Sower Foundation?
Seed for the Sower Foundation reported $9K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $62K.
What is Seed for the Sower Foundation's EIN?
Seed for the Sower Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5329153. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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