The Seed Moon Foundation
The Seed Moon Foundation is a private foundation, based in Portland, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $502K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $87K.
The Seed Moon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Seed Moon Foundation gave $75K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,000
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,500
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $502,439
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Seed Moon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ACLU of Maine Foundation ($30K). Together the top 6 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Seed Moon Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $65K (2020) to $75K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU of Maine Foundation Portland, ME | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Portland Stage CO Portland, ME | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Defend Our Health Portland, ME | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Kids First Center Portland, ME | General Fund | $7,500 |
| Spurwink Services Portland, ME | General Fund | $4,500 |
| Maine Women's Fund Portland, ME | General Fund | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $502,439 | $90,903 | $81,669 | $75,000 | 6 | $75,808 | $87,426 | $79,970 |
| 2023 | $493,205 | $82,358 | $76,606 | $72,000 | 6 | $72,810 | $80,359 | $27,334 |
| 2022 | $472,867 | $85,806 | $77,870 | $72,000 | 6 | $72,710 | $82,473 | $76,115 |
| 2021 | $464,931 | $102,653 | $80,273 | $72,000 | 6 | $72,000 | $102,653 | $57,742 |
| 2020 | $442,551 | $73,606 | $67,681 | $64,500 | 6 | — | $73,606 | $55,538 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Seed Moon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Seed Moon Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maxine Sclar
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert J. Yamartino
Board Member
On filings since 2020
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 The Seed Moon Foundation
How much does The Seed Moon Foundation give each year?
The Seed Moon Foundation gave $75K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $72K across 6 grants.
What is The Seed Moon Foundation's typical grant size?
The Seed Moon Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,750, and its average grant was $12,500, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Seed Moon Foundation give grants?
The Seed Moon Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (6 grants).
Does The Seed Moon Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Seed Moon Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Seed Moon Foundation's largest grantees?
The Seed Moon Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include ACLU of Maine Foundation ($30,000), Portland Stage CO ($20,000) and Defend Our Health ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Seed Moon Foundation?
The Seed Moon Foundation reported $502K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Seed Moon Foundation's EIN?
The Seed Moon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1651948. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 April 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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