Seed Programs Inc
To provide good quality seed, expertise, and training materials to humanitarian organizations working around the world to alleviate hunger and poverty.
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OUR MISSION is to improve food security, strengthen communities, and cultivate sustainable livelihoods by helping families grow healthy food. We enable access to quality seed, training, and resources to reduce hunger and poverty.
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Mission
To provide good quality seed, expertise, and training materials to humanitarian organizations working around the world to alleviate hunger and poverty.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Seed Programs Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 91% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 25% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySeed Programs Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Asheville, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 562092576. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $370K in annual revenue. 74 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Seed Programs Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 562092576. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Seed Programs Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Seed Programs Inc is located in Asheville, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.
Based on official tax filings, Seed Programs Inc has $370K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Seed Programs Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $370K in annual revenue. The organization has 74 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Seed Programs Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Seed Programs Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
OUR MISSION is to improve food security, strengthen communities, and cultivate sustainable livelihoods by helping families grow healthy food. We enable access to quality seed, training, and resources to reduce hunger and poverty. Seed Programs Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $370K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Seed Programs Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Seed Programs Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 562092576, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SEED PROGRAMS INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (22)
Source: Public filings
22 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 74 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 74 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1998
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Seed Programs Inc
- What is Seed Programs Inc?
- Seed Programs Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Asheville, United States. OUR MISSION is to improve food security, strengthen communities, and cultivate sustainable livelihoods by helping families grow healthy food. We enable access to quality seed, training, and resources to reduce hunger and poverty.
- When was Seed Programs Inc founded?
- Seed Programs Inc was founded in 1998.
- Who leads Seed Programs Inc?
- Robyn Love serves as Exec Director/CEO.
- Where is Seed Programs Inc located?
- Headquartered in Asheville, NC, United States. The charity operates in 41 countries.
- What is Seed Programs Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Seed Programs Inc trustworthy?
- Seed Programs Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Seed Programs Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 562092576.
- What is Seed Programs Inc's website?
- http://seedprograms.org