The Seed Fund Grants Inc

PITTSFORD, NY EIN: 35-2285618 Website

The Seed Fund Grants Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in Pittsford, New York. Established in 2007, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for philanthropic and grantmaking purposes. The foundation supports creative approaches that equitably address the challenges of a changing climate, embracing transformative ideas at their inception to foster strategies with potential to scale and capacity for change.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$9.4M

+3.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$403K

+15.1% YoY

Grant Count

-9.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

+27.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Seed Fund Grants Inc reported a distributable amount of $611K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grant making addresses the urgent need to develop bold mitigation and adaptation strategies that envision a resilient future for everyone. Primary funding areas include:

Environmental Conservation
Youth Education
Community Development
Transportation
General Purpose grants

Grantmaking

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.

Grant Range

$100 - $25,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is based in Pittsford, New York and operates within New York State.

Grant Distribution by State

California $815K (46%)

New York $524K (30%)

District of Columbia $171K (10%)

Montana $111K (6%)

Wisconsin $60K (3%)

New Hampshire $40K (2%)

Pennsylvania $20K (1%)

Minnesota $10K (1%)

+2 more states

States

California District of Columbia Illinois Massachusetts Minnesota Montana New Hampshire New York Pennsylvania Wisconsin

Cities

AndoverBerkeleyBolinasBostonBronxBrooklynCambridgeChicagoFairfaxLos AngelesMinneapolisMissoulaNew YorkOaklandPescaderoPhiladelphiaPort WashingtonQueensRichmondSacramento

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Data (2024):

Total Assets: $9.37 million
Total Revenue: $960,000
Total Expenses: $678,000
Net Income: $281,303
Total Liabilities: $2,300

Historical Giving (2023):

Total Giving: $337,050
Number of Grants: 24
Total Assets: $9.1 million

Historical Giving (2022):

Total Giving: $321,000
Number of Grants: 22
Total Assets: $9.5 million

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$9,371,619	$9,088,016	$9,454,082
Revenue	$959,543	$262,174	$259,996
Expenses	$678,240	$625,606	$624,734
Qualifying Distributions	$627,031	$563,645	$560,618
Net Investment Income	$910,338	$202,790	$199,222
Distributable Amount	$610,555	$545,178	$555,946

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

138 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Climate Ride ($36,000), Riders Alliance ($35,000), Bronx River Alliance ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN FORESTS WASHINGTON, DC	STIPEND	$500
AYANA ELIZABETH JOHNSON (URBAN OCEAN LAB) SAN FRANCISCO, CA	UNRESTRICTED	$10,000
BOSTON HARBOR NOW BOSTON, MA	STIPEND	$500
BRONX RIVER ALLIANCE BRONX, NY	UNRESTRICTED	$25,000
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN BROOKLYN, NY	UNRESTRICTED	$10,000
CLIMATE RIDE MISSOULA, MT	UNRESTRICTED	$36,000
CLIMATE RIDE MISSOULA, MT	ANNUAL BOARD SUPPORT	$1,000
EL PUENTE BROOKLYN, NY	UNRESTRICTED	$20,000
GOWANUS CANAL CONSERVANCY BROOKLYN, NY	UNRESTRICTED	$15,000
ISLAND PRESS WASHINGTON, DC	UNRESTRICTED	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Alison E Sant-Johnson — President (1 hour/week)
Richard R Johnson — Treasurer (1 hour/week)
Emma-Louise Anderson — Director (26 hours/week, $125,436 compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ALISON E SANT-JOHNSON	PRESIDENT	1	—
RICHARD R JOHNSON	TREASURER	1	—
EMMA-LOUISE ANDERSON	DIRECTOR	26	$138,283

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Seed Fund Grants Inc fund?

The foundation's grant making addresses the urgent need to develop bold mitigation and adaptation strategies that envision a resilient future for everyone. Primary funding areas include: • Environmental Conservation • Youth Education • Community Development • Transportation • General Purpose grants

How do I apply for a grant from The Seed Fund Grants Inc?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Grant range: $100 - $25,000 • Median grant amount: $15,000 • Giving rate: 6.1% of assets (based on 2023 data) **Grant Programs:** • Unrestricted: $9,538 average, 22 recipients (last awarded 2023) • Stipend: $500 average, 5 recipients (last awarded 2023) • Founders' Pot: $13,333 average, 2 recipients (last awarded 2023) • Zero Emission School Buses: $15,000 average, 1 recipient (last awarded 2023) • VisionMaker: $15,000 average, 1 recipient (last awarded 2023) • Tran…

Where does The Seed Fund Grants Inc make grants?

The foundation is based in Pittsford, New York and operates within New York State.

What size grants does The Seed Fund Grants Inc award?

In 2024, The Seed Fund Grants Inc awarded 29 grants totaling $403K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Seed Fund Grants Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Seed Fund Grants Inc reported a distributable amount of $611K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.