Seed Fund UA 121991
Seed Fund UA 121991 is a private foundation based in Springfield, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to 14 organizations totaling $1,975,000. The listed grantees include organizations working on farm and fishing finance, community economic opportunity, land access, food and jobs, and cultural preservation.
Seed Fund UA 121991 at a glance
In short: Seed Fund UA 121991 gave $2.0M across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $141K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,975,000
- +71.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $141,071
- +71.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $6,101,359
- -14.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Seed Fund UA 121991
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Mp Pc 1 Monarch Pl Ste 900, Springfield, MA 01144
Phone: (413) 739-1800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Seed Fund UA 121991 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was California Farmlink ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 16 grants of 39 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. California received 46% of grant dollars, Washington 24%, Oregon 8%, Massachusetts 8%, and South Carolina 5%. The listed recipients also include organizations in Ohio, New Mexico, Hawaii, and North Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Seed Fund UA 121991 gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 464% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 339% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $2.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Farmlink Aptos, CA | General | $400,000 |
| Manzanita Capital Collective Oakland, CA | General | $300,000 |
| Community Credit Lab Seattle, WA | General | $250,000 |
| Institute for Washington's Future Bellingham, WA | General | $215,000 |
| Black Oregon Land Trust Corbett, OR | General | $160,000 |
| Fresh Future Farm Inc North Charleston, SC | General | $100,000 |
| Kitchen Table Advisors San Francisco, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Acta Non-Verba Youth Urban Farm Project Oakland, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Native American Land Conservancy Mashpee, MA | General | $100,000 |
| Loiter East Cleveland, OH | General | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,101,359 | $1,073,201 | $2,110,334 | $1,975,000 | 14 | $1,975,000 | $989,097 | $582,410 |
| 2024 | $7,138,492 | $519,048 | $1,378,613 | $1,150,000 | 14 | $1,150,000 | $411,196 | $411,164 |
| 2023 | $8,002,057 | $1,967,716 | $1,122,750 | $1,000,000 | 8 | $2,352,541 | $446,804 | $1,091,772 |
| 2022 | $7,153,091 | $82,719 | $485,814 | $350,000 | 2 | $358,550 | $12,804 | $500,642 |
| 2021 | $7,583,906 | $1,071,671 | $217,888 | $100,000 | 1 | $2,975,000 | $981,737 | $444,407 |
| 2020 | $6,726,389 | $1,054,526 | $535,874 | $430,000 | 16 | — | $890,987 | $424,432 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Seed Fund UA 121991 reported a distributable amount of $582K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, California Farmlink says it invests in the prosperity and well-being of farmers, ranchers, and fishers with limited access to financial resources. Black Oregon Land Trust says it works to secure affordable land access for Black communities and support ecosystem protection and earth stewardship. Fresh Future Farm says it uses unused city assets to create food and job opportunities.
Other supported organizations describe work including equitable access to economic opportunities (Community Credit Lab), community-owned enterprises and spatial and economic justice (Loiter), and preserving Pueblo culture (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $1,975,000. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $400,000, with a median of $100,000. Notable grants included $400,000 to California Farmlink, $300,000 to Manzanita Capital Collective, $250,000 to Community Credit Lab, $215,000 to Institute for Washington’s Future, and $160,000 to Black Oregon Land Trust. Other listed grants included $100,000 each to Fresh Future Farm, Kitchen Table Advisors, Acta Non-Verba Youth Urban Farm Project, and Native American Land Conservancy; $75,000 to Loiter; and $50,000 each to Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Laulima Kuhao. Wozu Inc. also reported receiving $25,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Catherine H Roberts, James Balderston, and Abigail Suskin as trustees.
Seed Fund UA 121991's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Abigail Suskin
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $12K (2025)
Catherine H. Roberts
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James Balderston (2020–2025) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased 4252026
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to James Balderston Deceased 4252026 (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Seed Fund UA 121991
How much does Seed Fund UA 121991 give each year?
Seed Fund UA 121991 gave $2.0M across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 14 grants.
What is Seed Fund UA 121991's typical grant size?
Seed Fund UA 121991's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $141,071, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Seed Fund UA 121991 give grants?
Seed Fund UA 121991's top state is California, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (24%) and Oregon (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (2 grants).
Does Seed Fund UA 121991 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Seed Fund UA 121991's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Seed Fund UA 121991's largest grantees?
Seed Fund UA 121991's largest 2025 grantees include California Farmlink ($400,000), Manzanita Capital Collective ($300,000) and Community Credit Lab ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Seed Fund UA 121991?
Seed Fund UA 121991 reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $582K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Seed Fund UA 121991 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, California Farmlink says it invests in the prosperity and well-being of farmers, ranchers, and fishers with limited access to financial resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Seed Fund UA 121991?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Seed Fund UA 121991's EIN?
Seed Fund UA 121991's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6980564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Seed Fund UA 121991 accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Seed Fund UA 121991 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/seed-fund-ua-121991-morg_5e18e53153604c9c8ba510baf6ff77b0
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