2025-11-16T12:37:31-05:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 272401783 SEEDS FOR AUTISM SEED 6022534471 3420 S 7TH ST STE 8 PHOENIX AZ 850401118 Mary Ann LaRoche Executive Director Founder 6029891242 2025-11-16 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Mary Ann LaRoche 3420 S 7TH ST STE 8 PHOENIX AZ 85040 787857 false X seedsforautism.org X 2010 AZ SEEDs provides a path from Learning to Earning for young adults with autism through education vocational training and social development in the Phoenix area. 10 7 32 10 0 0 151873 138776 666913 547396 0 23016 73345 78669 892131 787857 0 0 0 0 468765 462144 0 0 0 167523 189260 636288 651404 255843 136453 722862 857597 1717 0 721145 857597 Seeds exists to nurture the lives of those impacted by autism through education that leads to independent living. Clients are taught social and life skills and job training to enhance their family and social lives and future job prospects. false false 514264 0 787857 Program Services and training which includes staff tools materials and educational and operating expenses. For training Seeds relies on part time staff and a few volunteers. As part of the training participants learn to make high quality products with real tools and materials to learn these skills. We also have operating expenses that support the facilities for teaching. 0 0 787857 0 0 0 0 0 0 514264 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 32 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false 10 7 true false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false true false false X Mary Ann Laroche 6022534471 3420 S 7TH ST STE 8 PHOENIX AZ 850401118 Mary Ann Laroche Executive Director non-voting member 55.00 0.00 X X 80000 0 0 Scott Handler Past Chair 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Halle Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brent Diggins Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Janet Johnson Secretary 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bronson Nabb Board Chair 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ivan Johnson Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Mallace Chair Elect 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael McCann Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kelly Krall Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Randy Laroche Director non-voting member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Briana Nute Handler Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 80000 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 2256 0 0 136520 0 138776 Private Pay for Services 624120 231381 0 0 0 Vocational Rehabilitation Services 624310 55346 0 0 0 Work Assistance Training 624190 209860 0 0 0 St of Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Accounts 624190 50809 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 547396 23016 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 78669 0 78669 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 787857 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80000 64000 16000 0 0 0 0 0 276037 213629 62408 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 106107 84885 21222 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 382 256 126 0 5090 4072 1018 0 2727 2181 1456 0 0 0 0 0 136998 109598 27400 0 1738 1390 348 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8721 6976 1745 0 Postage & Delivery 2134 1710 424 0 Printing 938 750 188 0 Telephone and Data Lines 4590 4064 526 0 Materials & Supplies 15928 12742 3186 0 10014 8011 2003 0 651404 514264 138050 0 0 0 0 0 199395 259775 489525 510903 25305 86919 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8637 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 722862 857597 1395 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 322 0 1717 0 X 721144 857597 0 0 721144 857597 722861 857597 136453 0 0 0 0 0 X false false false X 103159 141060 150605 149182 138776 682782 306395 395868 431920 666914 610981 2412078 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 409554 536928 582525 816096 749757 3094860 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3094860 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 409554 536928 582525 816096 749757 3094860 1 1.0000 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Part VI, Line 2 In the organization Ivan Johnson and Janet Johnson serve as Directors sharing a marital relationship that establishes a direct family tie within the leadership structure. This close familial connection raises concerns about the potential impact on decision-making processes. To address this the organization must prioritize transparency and conflict mitigation through stringent governance practices. It is crucial for the organization to proactively recognize and address this marital relationship in its governance policies. Implementing measures to ensure that any decisions or transactions involving this association are conducted impartially is essential to safeguarding the organizations integrity and the interests of its stakeholders. The organization must establish clear guidelines and protocols to prevent conflicts of interest that may arise from the familial relationship between Ivan and Janet Johnson. This could include mechanisms for independent review or approval of decisions involving the couple as well as regular disclosures to the board and relevant stakeholders. By openly acknowledging and addressing the potential influence of this familial connection the organization demonstrates its commitment to ethical conduct and sound governance practices. Additionally promoting diversity in leadership and decision-making bodies can help mitigate the risks associated with concentrated power dynamics within familial relationships. To further strengthen governance and transparency the organization should consider forming an independent oversight committee or appointing a neutral third party to review and monitor decisions involving the Johnsons. This additional layer of scrutiny can provide an objective assessment of the potential impacts of their relationship on organizational decisions. Moreover regular training and education on ethical standards and conflict of interest policies for all board members and key leadership personnel can help foster a culture of accountability and integrity within the organization. By addressing the challenges posed by the familial relationship between Ivan and Janet Johnson head-on the organization can enhance trust among its stakeholders and ensure that decisions are made in the best interests of the organization and those it serves. Transparent governance practices coupled with proactive measures to mitigate conflicts of interest are essential for maintaining the organizations reputation and upholding its commitment to ethical leadership. Through thoughtful consideration and robust governance mechanisms the organization can navigate the complexities of familial relationships in leadership while upholding its values and responsibilities to its stakeholders. Part VI Line 11b - The draft of the annual Form 990 is emailed to the Board Chair and Treasurer for review and approval before signing and submittal. This process ensures that key board members have the opportunity to provide input and oversight before the document is finalized and submitted to regulatory authorities. It underscores the organizations commitment to accountability and transparency by involving key stakeholders in the review process promoting accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. Part VI Line 12c - Conflicts of interest within the organization are thoroughly investigated by the Board. SEEDs maintains a comprehensive conflict of interest policy and disclosure form that all Board members are required to complete annually. This proactive approach helps identify and address potential conflicts in a transparent and accountable manner. By ensuring that all board members disclose any conflicts of interest the organization upholds its integrity and fosters a culture of openness and ethical conduct. Part VI Line 15 - The Board convenes to determine the Executive Directors goals for the upcoming year. These goals are carefully reviewed and subsequently shared with a specialized committee for further evaluation. Recommendations stemming from this process are presented to the full board for discussion and approval ensuring alignment with the organizations strategic objectives and priorities. This structured approach to goal-setting and evaluation helps maintain focus on the organizations mission and ensures that leadership objectives are in harmony with overall strategic direction. Part VI Line 19 - SEEDs is committed to transparency and accountability by providing copies of the Form 990 upon request by the public. Additionally requests for other organizational documents are considered on a case-by-case basis reflecting the organizations commitment to openness while also ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive information. This commitment to transparency reinforces SEEDs dedication to accountability and openness allowing stakeholders and the public access to important information while respecting the organizations need for confidentiality where warranted. Part V Line 24e - Bank Charges and Merchant Processing Fees. Part VI, Line 11b The draft of the Annual Form 990 is emailed to Board Chair and Treasurer for review and approval prior to signing and submitting to the IRS. Part VI, Line 12c Conflicts of interest are investigated by the Board. The organization has a conflict of interest policy and disclosure form. Each Board member is asked to complete the form annually. Part VI, Line 15 The Board meets and decides the Executive Directors goals for the coming year. Those goals and accomplishments are evaluated and then sent to a special committee of the Board without the Executive Director present. At years end the evaluation is made and shared with the Executive Director. The Directors compensation review is done by the independent Board members only after substantial deliberation using available data on market wages and job-specific wages. Part VI, Line 19 The organization supplies Form 990 upon request of a member of the public. Seeds does not provide other documents such as the conflict of interest policy or Non-990 copies of financial statements to the public. Form 1023 us available to the public upon request.