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Nonprofit · EIN 56-2092576

SEED PROGRAMS INC

Also known as SEED PROGRAMS INTERNATIONAL

Tax-exempt · ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Financials

$338K$303K2023$370K$439K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SEED PROGRAMS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$370,095$439,350-$69,255$289,496$1,705$287,791
December 31, 2023990$337,911$302,613$35,298$360,908$3,862$357,046
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$349,676
Program service revenue
$20,400
Investment income
$19
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$122,421
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$148,434
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$152,406
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,787
Occupancy
$4,857
Program services (functional)
$405,949
Management and general (functional)
$23,915
Fundraising (functional)
$9,486

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$360,908
Total assets, end of year
$289,496
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,705
Net assets, end of year
$287,791
Net assets without donor restrictions
$169,442
Net assets with donor restrictions
$118,349
Gross receipts
$370,095
Employees
1
Volunteers
7
Year formed
1998

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GEORGIA BEASLEYPROGRAM DIRE
Officer
40$51,919
BRIAN LOVEOPERATIONS D
Officer
40$48,258
ROBYN LOVEEXEC DIRECTO
Officer
40$48,258
TIM BATCHAEX-OFFICIO B
Trustee or director
2$0
JACK BERNENSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
MILCAH KIGONIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ALAN KRIVANEKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JUNE LAVELLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JASON NICKERSONTREASURER
Trustee or director
2$0
PETE PEREZCHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
THOMAS TOLMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0
ANTONIUS VAN DER VELDENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GEORGIA BEASLEYPROGRAM DIRE
Officer
40$49,401
BRIAN LOVEOPERATIONS D
Officer
40$40,002
ROBYN LOVEEXEC DIRECTO
Officer
40$40,002
TIM BATCHAEX-OFFICIO B
Trustee or director
2$0
JACK BERNENSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
MILCAH KIGONIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ALAN KRIVANEKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JUNE LAVELLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JASON NICKERSONTREASURER
Trustee or director
2$0
PETE PEREZCHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
THOMAS TOLMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0
ANTONIUS VAN DER VELDENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
125 S LEXINGTON AVE STE 28801-0000, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-3661
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ROBYN LOVE, 125 S LEXINGTON AVE SUITE 101-11, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Signed the 990
ROBYN LOVE, EXEC DIRECTOR/CEO
Phone
(828) 337-8632
Return prepared by
LEAH B NOEL CPA PC

Mission

TO PROVIDE GOOD QUALITY SEED, EXPERTISE, AND TRAINING MATERIALS TO HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS WORKING AROUND THE WORLD TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER AND POVERTY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SPI ENABLED ACCESS TO 778,000 SEED PACKETS TO PARTNERS IN 19 COUNTRIES DURING THE YEAR. THIS IS ENOUGH SEED TO GROW OVER 27 MILLION FRESH VEGETABLE SERVINGS CONTAINING NUTRIENTS THAT GROW HEALTHY MINDS AND BODIES, AND CHANGE THE LIVES OF GARDENERS WORLDWIDE. THESE SHIPMENTS, COMBINED WITH APPROPRIATE LOCAL TRAINING, TOOLS, AND SUPPORT, RESULTED IN GARDENS BENEFITING MORE THAN 50,000 PEOPLE. THESE GARDENS PROVIDED LIFE-SAVING NUTRITION AND INCOME FOR FAMILIES IN THESE COUNTRIES IMPACTED BY DISASTER, ARMED CONFLICT, AND CHRONIC STRESS AND POVERTY. SPI ALSO COLLABORATES WITH PARTNERS WHO SERVE COMMUNITIES IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. SEED WAS DELIVERED TO SEED LIBRARIES, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY COALITIONS, CHURCHES, AND OTHER GROUPS WHO PROVIDE SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH LITTLE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD. PROGRAMS SPI SUPPORTS IN POLAND AND UKRAINE CREATE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GARDENS TO SUPPORT REFUGEES AND IDPS AND TO PROVIDE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WITH A CONNECTION TO PLACE AND COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $405,949 · grants $122,421 · revenue $20,400

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-2092576
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1999
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$289,496
Income (IRS master file)
$370,095

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$370,095$439,350$289,496XML
990December 2023$337,911$302,613$360,908XML
990December 2022$352,459$302,671$344,448IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 56-2092576).

Questions about SEED PROGRAMS INC

What is the EIN of SEED PROGRAMS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SEED PROGRAMS INC is 56-2092576.
Is SEED PROGRAMS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to SEED PROGRAMS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SEED PROGRAMS INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SEED PROGRAMS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SEED PROGRAMS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SEED PROGRAMS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ROBYN LOVE.
Who are the officers and directors of SEED PROGRAMS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $51,919 (GEORGIA BEASLEY, PROGRAM DIRE).
How much revenue does SEED PROGRAMS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $370,095, expenses of $439,350 and total assets of $289,496 at year end.

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