SEED Foundation is a private foundation based in Elverson, Pennsylvania. The organization manages substantial philanthropic assets and distributes grants across multiple states and focus areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.6M
-1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$875K
+21.7% YoY
Grant Count
19
+18.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$46K
+2.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
SEED Foundation's grant-making priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation supports a broad geographic footprint across the United States, including funding in states such as Pennsylvania, Virginia, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida, among others.
Grantmaking
SEED Foundation accepts applications from prospective grantees.
Grant Range
$5,100–$185,000
Average Grant
$171
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports communities across multiple U.S. states and cities, including Akron, Allentown, and Grand Rapids, with particular emphasis on Pennsylvania, Virginia, and South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $13,574,176–$13,822,222
- Total Annual Giving: $719,480–$875,350
- Annual Expenses: $931,468
- Annual Revenue: $524,683
- Giving Rate: 5.2% of assets
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,574,176 | $13,822,222 | $13,572,728 |
| Revenue | $525,165 | $524,683 | $659,209 |
| Expenses | $1,076,536 | $931,468 | $1,474,547 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $921,864 | $762,971 | $1,333,440 |
| Net Investment Income | $320,742 | $353,931 | $536,474 |
| Distributable Amount | $674,037 | $667,826 | $709,025 |
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
92 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership team operates on a voluntary basis with no compensation:
- Roland Thompson – Chairman
- Todd Orlando – Secretary/Treasurer
- Michael Blackstone – Director
- Edward Cone – Director
- Juanita Hultz – Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROLAND THOMPSON | CHAIRMAIN | 1.5 | — |
| TODD ORLANDO | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL BLACKSTONE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| EDWARD CONE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JUANITA HULTZ | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1220 Heritage Drive, Elverson, PA 19520-9319
Telephone: 610-213-0612
EIN: 27-4194214
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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