The Seed Fund Grants Inc
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
29
-9.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+27.0% YoY
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
States
Cities
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
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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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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