Nonprofit · EIN 68-0254397
SEEDS OF LEARNING
Tax-exempt · SONOMA, CA 95476
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $457,240 | $478,773 | -$21,533 | $195,858 | $6,046 | $189,812 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $297,946
- Program service revenue
- $143,444
- Investment income
- $6,939
- Other revenue
- $8,911
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $89,135
- Other salaries and wages
- $142,349
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $264,609
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,824
- Occupancy
- $5,815
- Travel
- $9,658
- Program services (functional)
- $425,451
- Management and general (functional)
- $23,154
- Fundraising (functional)
- $30,168
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $218,426
- Total assets, end of year
- $195,858
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,046
- Net assets, end of year
- $189,812
- Publicly traded securities
- $70,314
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $75,445
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $114,367
- Gross receipts
- $487,408
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Anne Bacon | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $89,135 | $5,690 |
| Dominic Tommasi | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kendal Stewart | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Etherington | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Aileen Castillo | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia England | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2107, SONOMA, CA 95476-2107
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Maya Anne Bacon, PO Box 2107, Sonoma, CA 95476
- Signed the 990
- Maya Anne Bacon, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (707) 939-0471
- Return prepared by
- OConnor & Company
Mission
Promoting conditions for quality learning in developing communities of the Americas while educating its North American constituents about the rich cultural diversity and the educational and social needs of poorly resourced communities in Central America.
Program accomplishments
- We operate four core programs. In Nicaragua we have Community Building Projects, Learning Resource Centers, and Scholarships. In Guatemala we have Community Building Projects. In Mexico, we have Community Building Projects and international Work Group Volunteers. We have more specific focus areas within each of these programs, all aimed at increasing access to and conditions for quality education and cross-cultural understanding. We believe that a continued focus on these programs will help create access to education and improve the lives of students, adults, and communities in Central America and build better global citizens. We pride ourselves on working in close partnership with local communities. Since our founding in 1991, we have continuously evolved our core programs to fit the educational needs of our partner communities.Expenses $425,451 · revenue $143,444
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | No data |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0254397
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $197,028
- Income (IRS master file)
- $390,622
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $457,760 | $477,777 | $218,426 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $278,813 | $383,998 | $240,054 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about SEEDS OF LEARNING
- What is the EIN of SEEDS OF LEARNING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SEEDS OF LEARNING is 68-0254397.
- Is SEEDS OF LEARNING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to SEEDS OF LEARNING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SEEDS OF LEARNING 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 SEEDS OF LEARNING due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SEEDS OF LEARNING 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 SEEDS OF LEARNING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Maya Anne Bacon.
- Who are the officers and directors of SEEDS OF LEARNING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,135 (Maya Anne Bacon, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does SEEDS OF LEARNING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $457,240, expenses of $478,773 and total assets of $195,858 at year end.
Other nonprofits in SONOMA
- SONOMA VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER EIN 68-0286382 · last filed 990 for 2024
- SONOMA VALLEY VINTNERS AND GROWERS FOUNDATION EIN 91-1934463 · last filed 990 for 2024
- SONOMA VALLEY HIGH BOOSTERS CLUB EIN 68-0037583 · last filed 990 for 2025
- PRESTWOOD PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION INC EIN 68-0000874 · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- SONOMA HOMETOWN BAND INC EIN 94-3174251 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SONOMA VALLEY EIN 94-1579901 · last filed 990 for 2025
- HANNA EDUCATION CORPORATION EIN 88-2156894 · last filed 990 for 2025
- PETS LIFELINE INC EIN 94-2851279 · last filed 990 for 2024