Seed Programs Inc
To provide good quality seed, expertise, and training materials to humanitarian organizations working around the world to alleviate hunger and poverty.
Seed Programs Inc at a glance
In short: Seed Programs Inc gave $45K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,506
- +217.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,901
- +27.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $289,496
- -19.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Seed Programs Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Preserve International ($12K). Together the top 5 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Seed Programs Inc gives
- Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $45K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Preserve International Arlington, TX | Support Africa Fund | $12,001 |
| Resiliency Gardens Project Heyworth, IL | Poland Projects | $10,001 |
| Groweastafrica San Marcos, CA | Support Africa Fund | $10,000 |
| Wellkind-Project Agroforests San Francisco, CA | Guatemala Projects | $7,006 |
| Select Business Services LLC Erie, PA | Ukraine Project | $5,498 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $289,496 | $370,095 | $439,350 | $44,506 | 5 | $19 |
| 2023 | $360,908 | $337,911 | $302,613 | $14,000 | 2 | $12 |
| 2022 | $344,448 | $352,459 | $302,671 | $16,500 | 2 | $17 |
| 2021 | $342,187 | $395,654 | $412,800 | $27,000 | 2 | $30 |
| 2020 | $312,907 | $349,741 | $355,651 | — | — | $41 |
About Seed Programs Inc
Based on IRS filings
Seed Programs Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Asheville, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $289K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $19.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Seed Programs Inc is led by Robyn Love, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robyn Love
Executive Director
CEO → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$33K (2022) → $48K (2024)
Pete Perez
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Georgia Beasley
Program Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$49K (2023) → $52K (2024)
Brian Love
Operations D
Immediate Past Chair & Schedule O → Immediate Past Chair & Sche, 2021
Immediate Past Chair & Sche → Operations D, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$33K (2022) → $48K (2024)
Jack Bernens
Vice Chair
Chair → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Nickerson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
June Lavelle
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Tolman
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Krivanek
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Antonius Van Der Velden
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Batcha
Ex-Officio B
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Milcah Kigoni
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Debra Kiliru (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dani Kehm (2021–2022) — CEO · Filing note: Through 32022
- Former: Jim Schweigert (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Karl Fiander (2020–2021) — President of Spi Canada
- Former: Sharon Hanson (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Timothy J Batcha (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Van Der Velden (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dane Erickson (2020) — CEO
- Former: Peter Marks (2020) — CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $52K, to Georgia Beasley (Program Dire). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Seed Programs Inc
How much does Seed Programs Inc give each year?
Seed Programs Inc gave $45K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $14K across 2 grants.
What is Seed Programs Inc's typical grant size?
Seed Programs Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,901, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Seed Programs Inc give grants?
Seed Programs Inc's top state is California, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were Texas (27%) and Illinois (22%).
Does Seed Programs Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Seed Programs Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
Who are Seed Programs Inc's largest grantees?
Seed Programs Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Preserve International ($12,001), Resiliency Gardens Project ($10,001) and Groweastafrica ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Seed Programs Inc?
Seed Programs Inc reported $289K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $370K.
What is Seed Programs Inc?
Seed Programs Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Asheville, NC. It holds $289K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Seed Programs Inc's EIN?
Seed Programs Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2092576. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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