The SEED Foundation
The SEED Foundation is a private foundation, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $95K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.3M.
The SEED Foundation at a glance
In short: The SEED Foundation gave $1.3M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $164K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,311,000
- +270.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $163,875
- +316.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $48,000
- Total assets
- $95,099
- -33.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The SEED Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lacasa ($600K). Together the top 8 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 37 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The SEED Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $354K (2024) to $3.2M (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lacasa Howell, MI | Programming | $600,000 |
| We Care Foster Care Northville, MI | Programming | $325,000 |
| The Pink Fund Bloomfield Hills, MI | Programming | $250,000 |
| Hospitality House Walled Lake, MI | Programming | $50,000 |
| Smart Women Coaching Commerce Twp, MI | Programming | $46,000 |
| Recovery Advocates of Livingston County Brighton, MI | Programming | $20,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Detroit, MI | Programming | $10,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden Naples, FL | Programming | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,099 | $1,263,997 | $1,311,725 | $1,311,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $142,827 | $422,328 | $354,476 | $354,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $74,975 | $902,429 | $898,700 | $898,000 | 7 |
| 2022 | $71,246 | $1,589,431 | $1,574,317 | $1,573,667 | 6 |
| 2021 | $56,132 | $2,996,176 | $3,201,470 | $3,200,820 | 7 |
| 2020 | $261,426 | $846,974 | $708,150 | $707,500 | 8 |
| 2019 | $122,602 | $643,305 | $558,150 | $557,500 | 8 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The SEED Foundation is led by Deborah A Miesel, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah A Miesel
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The SEED Foundation
How much does The SEED Foundation give each year?
The SEED Foundation gave $1.3M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $354K across 9 grants.
What is The SEED Foundation's typical grant size?
The SEED Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $48,000, and its average grant was $163,875, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The SEED Foundation give grants?
The SEED Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The SEED Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The SEED Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programming" (8 grants).
Who are The SEED Foundation's largest grantees?
The SEED Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lacasa ($600,000), We Care Foster Care ($325,000) and The Pink Fund ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The SEED Foundation?
The SEED Foundation reported $95K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is The SEED Foundation's EIN?
The SEED Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5456221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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