Seeds of Learning
Analysis
Seeds of Learning is a registered charity in United States, based in Sonoma, CA. It received its IRS tax-exemption ruling in November 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover unknown, which this site groups under other charitable purposes. The IRS classifies it as a publicly supported organisation (donations from the general public) under section 501(c)(3), and contributions to it are listed as tax-deductible.
In the financial year ending December 2023, Seeds of Learning reported income of $458k and spending of $478k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2019 to December 2023, income fell from $463k to $458k (-1.1%), an average of -0.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 64%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 72,936 United States charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, Seeds of Learning sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in United States with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile, and in the 71st percentile within CA. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Partners in Franciscan Ministries ($458k), West Fargo Uss Swim Team ($458k) and Genesis Counseling ($458k).
On its Form 990 for the period ending December 2023, revenue came from contributions and grants 60% and program service revenue 29% of the total. Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees was $95k (20% of expenses). Other salaries and wages came to $109k. At year end it held assets of $218k against liabilities of $7,081, net assets of $211k. It reported 2 employees.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Contributions & grants 60%
- Program services 29%
- Other 11%
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Partners in Franciscan Ministries | Liverpool | $458k |
| West Fargo Uss Swim Team | West Fargo | $458k |
| Genesis Counseling | SN Bernrdno | $458k |
| Avondale Housing Development Corporation | Keene | $458k |