Seedworks Fund is a private foundation established in 1996 and based in Denver, Colorado. The foundation focuses on the production of educational films and funds organizations working across education, community development, and human services sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.6M
-4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+53.0% YoY
Grant Count
17
-29.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$86K
+115.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission centers on the production of educational films. All activities are conducted for the sole purpose of raising funds for the foundation's tax-exempt function.
Primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Community Development
- Social & Human Services
- Human Rights
- Social Justice
- Community Health
Grantmaking
The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding. Prospective applicants should contact the foundation directly for more information regarding funding opportunities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- Rhode Island
- Colorado
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total assets: $14,225,006 (ledger value)
- Annual income: $2,813,416
- Total expenses: $1,087,654
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $13,640,098
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,640,098 | $14,225,006 | $14,722,350 |
| Revenue | $1,012,839 | $590,310 | $752,693 |
| Expenses | $1,597,747 | $1,087,654 | $1,465,233 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,484,400 | $987,250 | $1,343,582 |
| Net Investment Income | $899,492 | $489,906 | $631,042 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,014,642 | $909,132 | $839,812 |
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
100 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
Susan Hagedorn serves as Trustee and President of the foundation. The Hagedorn Family Foundation is identified as a major donor.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN HAGEDORN | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| JENNIFER PATERSON TURNER | TRUSTEE | 0.3 | — |
| HOPE H REEVES | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| WILL H PATERSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Website: seedworksfilms.org
- Phone: 303-377-4404
- Address: 2990 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80206-1672
- EIN: 046795920
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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