Private foundation · EIN 27-4194214 · Elverson, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Seed Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $35K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $875K total, median $35K. 37% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: Institution must be a christian organization

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$875K
Median grant
$35K
Stays in PA
37%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$14M

How to apply

Information should be submitted electronically Contact: Roland Thompson, 1220 Heritage Drive, Elverson, Pa, 6102130612, ROLAND@THOMPSONBLACKSTONE.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Institution must be a christian organization

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Heritage Baptist CoalitionBolingbrook, ILSupport for five trichy seminary graduates/church planters$146K
Cabc USAWashington, DCChurch planter support for one year - alfred yokoju to juba, south sudan & solar panel project - cabu, zambia$99K
World Wide New Testament Baptist MissionsKings Mountain, NCBuilding construction at faith christian academy in yap$80K
Nosnuma InternationalLittleton, COTeacher support$72K
Citylight Bible ChurchAllentown, PAProjects on the church building$69K
Chester County ConnectcareCoatesville, PAHvac for house and to renovate garage$55K
Gospel Fellowship AssociationGreenville, SCGift toward purchasing land with a building for a church, per pastor atan taclob - philippines$50K
Family Baptist ChurchToledo, OHVehicle for transporting kids to ministry$45K
Global Baptist MissionFalls Chruch, VAFirst year support for lemual, church planter in davangere, india - under dr. edwin chelli & sewage system - drainage pipe replacement$42K
Calvary Baptist Church LandsdaleLandsdale, PAFunds to build church in pacaltsdorp, george, south africa$35K
International Partnership Ministries IncHanover, PAMatching gift - van for batroun, lebanon, vehicle for pastor zakaria in egypt, for families who fled their homes due to war$32K
Hidden Treasure Christian SchoolTaylors, SCNew adult hospitality program$25K
Baptist World MissionDecatur, ALPart of 1 for 1 match for 3 faculty flats at bible college & balance of matching gift for faculty residences$25K
Tri-State Bible CampMontague, NJMatching gift for the renovation of boys' dorm$24K
Pacific Rim Missions InternationalFairview, ORWall, mattresses, chairs, scholarships, printing nocte naga bibles, to repair damage at camp caused by recent typhoon in philippines$20K
Bridge Academy and Community CenterCoatesville, PAToward purchase of 15-passenger van$20K
International Baptist MissionsRichmond, VAGikambura church plant - toilets and storage building$20K
Good News Baptist ChurchYork, PAFor gym roof repair in chuuk - josh wagar$10K
Antioch Baptist ChurchStewartstown, PATank and supports for auxilliary generator$5,100

By state: Pennsylvania 7 · Illinois 1 · District of Columbia 1 · North Carolina 1 · South Carolina 2 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Seed Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Elverson, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Seed Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Information should be submitted electronically Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Seed Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $875K across 19 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does Seed Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (7 grants), Illinois (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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