Seeds of Change Foundation
Seeds of Change Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sioux Falls, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $11.1M. Net investment income was $4.2M.
Seeds of Change Foundation at a glance
In short: Seeds of Change Foundation gave $11.1M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $1.8M), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,097,941
- +27.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,849,657
- +90.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,044,652
- Total assets
- $10,738,932
- +27.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Seeds of Change Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Farm Input Promotions Africa ($4.9M). Together the top 6 received $11.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 10 grants of 39 (26%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Seeds of Change Foundation gives
- Giving grew 320% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2020) to $11.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $11.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Input Promotions Africa | Operating Expenses | $4,900,000 |
| Light up Hope Broomfield, CO | Operating Expenses | $3,163,264 |
| Asone Ministries Sioux Falls, SD | Capital Expenses | $1,239,303 |
| Justin Wren Foundation DBA Fight for the Forgotten Austin, TX | Capital Expenses to Build Community Center & School | $850,000 |
| Global Health Ministries Minneapolis, MN | For Water Wells, Training | $772,850 |
| Kakuswi School for the Deaf | Operating and Capital Expenses | $172,524 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,738,932 | $15,861,736 | $11,285,993 | $11,097,941 | 6 | $11,184,563 | $4,247,562 |
| 2023 | $8,428,126 | $9,100,414 | $9,079,172 | $8,734,116 | 9 | $9,056,374 | — |
| 2022 | $10,217,856 | $14,348,152 | $5,102,441 | $4,992,704 | 8 | $5,129,591 | — |
| 2021 | $998,757 | $2,484,573 | $2,869,994 | $2,642,938 | 7 | $2,862,764 | — |
| 2020 | $1,350,462 | $2,450,829 | $2,213,486 | $1,969,127 | 9 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Seeds of Change Foundation is led by Macy Kaiser, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Macy Kaiser
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miranda Broin
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Broin
Co-Founder & Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Pinkerman
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Pinkerman
Director
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Soules
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammie Broin
Co-Founder & Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Beau Schmaltz (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Alicia Elmamouni (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Seeds of Change Foundation
How much does Seeds of Change Foundation give each year?
Seeds of Change Foundation gave $11.1M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.7M across 9 grants.
What is Seeds of Change Foundation's typical grant size?
Seeds of Change Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,044,652, and its average grant was $1,849,657, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Seeds of Change Foundation give grants?
Seeds of Change Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Dakota (11%) and Texas (8%).
Does Seeds of Change Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Seeds of Change Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Seeds of Change Foundation's largest grantees?
Seeds of Change Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Farm Input Promotions Africa ($4,900,000), Light up Hope ($3,163,264) and Asone Ministries ($1,239,303), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Seeds of Change Foundation?
Seeds of Change Foundation reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $15.9M.
What is Seeds of Change Foundation's EIN?
Seeds of Change Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1654423. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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