Seeds of Strength Giving Circle
Philantropic women's giving cirle in which members come together to enrich lives in the community
Seeds of Strength Giving Circle at a glance
In short: Seeds of Strength Giving Circle gave $158K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $23K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $157,500
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,500
- +16.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $190,983
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Seeds of Strength Giving Circle funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Any Baby Can ($25K). Together the top 7 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
How Seeds of Strength Giving Circle gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $155K (2024) to $185K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Baby Can | — | $25,000 |
| Georgetown Backpack Buddies | — | $25,000 |
| Helping Hand Home for Children | — | $25,000 |
| Wilco Crisis Centerhope Alliance | — | $25,000 |
| Williamson County CAC | — | $25,000 |
| Assistance League of Georgetown | — | $20,000 |
| Wonders and Worries Inc | — | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $190,983 | $194,291 | $203,391 | $157,500 | 7 | $6,726 |
| 2024 | $198,888 | $179,966 | $177,691 | $155,000 | 8 | $5,078 |
| 2023 | $199,278 | $183,585 | $182,673 | $160,000 | 7 | $414 |
| 2022 | $194,819 | $214,383 | $209,582 | $184,500 | 9 | — |
About Seeds of Strength Giving Circle
Based on IRS filings
Seeds of Strength Giving Circle is a public charity, based in Georgetown, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $191K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $158K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Seeds of Strength Giving Circle is led by Pam Carlson, President El since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pam Carlson
President El
Grants Committee → President El, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Amy Bawcom
President
Incoming President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Janell McNeill
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Lexi Elliot
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Peggy Campbell
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mary Bray
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Laura Packard
Past & Nomin
President → Past & Nomin, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Patti Groce
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Barbie Sproull
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Marsi Liddell (2022–2023) — Past & Nomin
- Former: Rita Healy (2023) — Director
- Former: Teresa Shahan Shapiro (2023) — Director
- Former: Ann Kaiser (2022) — Events Committee
- Former: Cindy Harrington (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Gabriele Madison (2022) — Mbrship Com
- Former: Janelle McNeil (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Karron Wilson (2022) — Past & Nomin
- Former: Katrina King (2022) — Member at La
- Former: Kellly Linder (2022) — Compliance C
- Former: Nancy Biggs (2022) — Member at La
- Former: Patty Moore (2022) — Member at La
- Former: Rebecca Huggins (2022) — Committee Committee
- Former: Stephanie Blanck (2022) — Member at La
- Former: Susie Logan (2022) — Chair
- Former: Terri Boroczk (2022) — Member at La
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Seeds of Strength Giving Circle
How much does Seeds of Strength Giving Circle give each year?
Seeds of Strength Giving Circle gave $158K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $155K across 8 grants.
What is Seeds of Strength Giving Circle's typical grant size?
Seeds of Strength Giving Circle's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $22,500, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Seeds of Strength Giving Circle's largest grantees?
Seeds of Strength Giving Circle's largest 2025 grantees include Any Baby Can ($25,000), Georgetown Backpack Buddies ($25,000) and Helping Hand Home for Children ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Seeds of Strength Giving Circle?
Seeds of Strength Giving Circle reported $191K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $194K.
What is Seeds of Strength Giving Circle's EIN?
Seeds of Strength Giving Circle's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2849414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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