Seeds of Learning
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$703K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
25
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Seeds of Learning?
Seeds of Learning is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Kenneth Rainin Foundation ($344K), The Kustel Fund ($275K), The Oak Tree Philanthropic Foundation ($14K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $703K in grants to Seeds of Learning between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Rainin Foundation | $344,369 | 2 | 2020 |
| The Kustel Fund | $275,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Oak Tree Philanthropic Foundation | $13,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Bright Funds Foundation | $13,375 | 1 | 2021 |
| Impactassetsinc | $12,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Florence V Burden Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| The Vadasz Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Unbroken Chain Foundation | $9,678 | 1 | 2022 |
| Sonoma County Community Foundation | $7,200 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Global Uplift Project | $6,343 | 1 | 2025 |
| Jennifer and James Wood Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Charles Piper Cost Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Sanderson Family Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2019) to $404K (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $48K.
What grants has Seeds of Learning received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Kustel Fund | FOR THE USE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | $40,000 |
| 2025 | The Global Uplift Project | — | $6,343 |
| 2025 | The Oak Tree Philanthropic Foundation | SUPPORT FOR CHILDRENS EDUCATION | $1,500 |
| 2024 | The Kustel Fund | FOR THE USE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Impactassetsinc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Florence V Burden Foundation | EDUCATION | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Oak Tree Philanthropic Foundation | SUPPORT FOR CHILDRENS EDUCATION | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Kustel Fund | FOR THE USE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | $45,000 |
| 2023 | The Oak Tree Philanthropic Foundation | SUPPORT FOR CHILDRENS EDUCATION | $2,500 |
| 2022 | The Kustel Fund | FOR THE USE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Unbroken Chain Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $9,678 |
| 2022 | The Oak Tree Philanthropic Foundation | SUPPORT FOR CHILDRENS EDUCATION | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Jennifer and James Wood Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| 2021 | The Kustel Fund | FOR THE USE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Bright Funds Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $13,375 |
| 2021 | The Oak Tree Philanthropic Foundation | SUPPORT FOR CHILDRENS EDUCATION | $2,500 |
| 2020 | Kenneth Rainin Foundation | EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY GRANT TO SUPPORT THE CARES FOR LEARNING - OAKLAND HUB | $307,369 |
| 2020 | The Kustel Fund | FOR THE USE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
| 2020 | Kenneth Rainin Foundation | $137,000 FOR THE CONTINUED SEEDS OF EARLY LEARNING WORK IN OAKLAND AND $203,000 TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONAL COSTS OF THE LAUNCH OF SEEDS OF LEARNING OAKLAND. | $37,000 |
| 2020 | Florence V Burden Foundation | SCOUTING | $7,000 |
| 2020 | The Oak Tree Philanthropic Foundation | SUPPORT FOR CHILDRENS EDUCATION | $2,000 |
| 2020 | Charles Piper Cost Foundation | General Operating | $500 |
| 2020 | Sanderson Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $250 |
| 2019 | The Vadasz Family Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2019 | Sonoma County Community Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Seeds of Learning?
Seeds of Learning is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Kenneth Rainin Foundation ($344K), The Kustel Fund ($275K), The Oak Tree Philanthropic Foundation ($14K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $703K in grants to Seeds of Learning between 2019–2025.
Who is Seeds of Learning's largest funder?
Kenneth Rainin Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Seeds of Learning, with $344K across 2 grants (2020).
How much grant funding has Seeds of Learning received?
IRS 990 filings record $703K in grants to Seeds of Learning across 25 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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