Seedz 4 Needz Inc
Seedz 4 Needz Inc is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. Its website describes a fundraising effort started by founder an individual recipient, who grows and sells produce and raises money through donations and other fundraisers to help children with illnesses.
Seedz 4 Needz Inc at a glance
In short: Seedz 4 Needz Inc gave $8K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $629.667), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,556
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $630
- +41.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $531
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Seedz 4 Needz Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1539 Colver Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931
Phone: (814) 471-0187
Website: https://seedz4needz.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Seedz 4 Needz Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh ($1K). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 grants to individuals ($5,423), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 113 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 13% to recipients in Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Seedz 4 Needz Inc gives
- Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $8K (2024) to $16K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | donation | $1,133 |
| Nemours Childrens Hospital Wilmington, DE | donation | $1,000 |
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,423 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $4,020 | $11,213 | $7,556 | 12 | $7,556 | $111 |
| 2023 | $14,355 | $14,632 | $13,480 | $8,927 | 20 | $8,927 | $752 |
| 2022 | $13,203 | $17,900 | $22,443 | $15,587 | 25 | $15,589 | $879 |
| 2021 | $17,746 | $15,258 | $20,733 | $16,212 | 20 | $16,211 | $1,144 |
| 2020 | $23,220 | $28,906 | $20,398 | $13,867 | 36 | — | $940 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Seedz 4 Needz Inc reported a distributable amount of $111 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The website says Jakob’s goal is to inspire other children through gardening and helping children with illnesses. It describes buying toys, games, books, and blankets for children at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, as well as providing care packages for children with illnesses and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Seedz 4 Needz reported 12 grants totaling $7,556. Grants ranged from $195 to $1,133, with a median of $531. The filing lists donations to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh ($1,133) and Nemours Children’s Hospital ($1,000), as well as donations to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jody Zernick and Nicole Zernick as directors.
Seedz 4 Needz Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jody Zernick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Zernick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Seedz 4 Needz Inc
How much does Seedz 4 Needz Inc give each year?
Seedz 4 Needz Inc gave $8K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 20 grants.
What is Seedz 4 Needz Inc's typical grant size?
Seedz 4 Needz Inc's median grant in 2024 was $531, and its average grant was $630, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Seedz 4 Needz Inc give grants?
Seedz 4 Needz Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Delaware (13%).
Does Seedz 4 Needz Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Seedz 4 Needz Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (12 grants).
What does Seedz 4 Needz Inc fund?
The website says Jakob’s goal is to inspire other children through gardening and helping children with illnesses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Seedz 4 Needz Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
How much is Seedz 4 Needz Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Seedz 4 Needz Inc reported a distributable amount of $111 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Seedz 4 Needz Inc's EIN?
Seedz 4 Needz Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4382932. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Seedz 4 Needz Inc 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 October 2026.
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 June 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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