Seeds of Africa Foundation
Seeds of africa is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to educate and nurture children and their families by providing quality education and community development programs in adama, …
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Seeds of Africa Foundation is a international organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $443K. EIN: 352262033.
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Mission
Seeds of africa is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to educate and nurture children and their families by providing quality education and community development programs in adama, ethiopia. We move beyond the traditional aid model by shifting from mere relief efforts, to providing students, families, and communities with the skills they need to support themselves and find local solutions to fight poverty, increase civic participation, and enhance community re-investment.
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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
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Seeds of Africa Foundation has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Seeds of Africa Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical international charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySeeds of Africa Foundation is a registered international nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 352262033. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $283K in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Seeds of Africa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 352262033. 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.
Seeds of Africa Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 80% 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.
Seeds of Africa Foundation is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Based on official tax filings, Seeds of Africa Foundation has $283K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
Seeds of Africa Foundation 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 $283K in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Seeds of Africa Foundation. 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, Seeds of Africa Foundation 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 80% 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.
Seeds of Africa Foundation is a international organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $443K. EIN: 352262033. Seeds of Africa Foundation is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $283K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Seeds of Africa Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Seeds of Africa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 352262033, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
SEEDS OF AFRICA FOUNDATION 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
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (6)
Source: Public filings
6 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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 19 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 19 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 · 2005
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Seeds of Africa Foundation
- What is Seeds of Africa Foundation?
- Seeds of Africa Foundation is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Seeds of Africa Foundation is a international organization based in NEW YORK, United States. Annual revenue: $443K. EIN: 352262033.
- When was Seeds of Africa Foundation founded?
- Seeds of Africa Foundation was founded in 2005.
- Who leads Seeds of Africa Foundation?
- Atti Worku serves as Founder & Board Officer.
- Where is Seeds of Africa Foundation located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is Seeds of Africa Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Seeds of Africa Foundation trustworthy?
- Seeds of Africa Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 Seeds of Africa Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 352262033.
- What is Seeds of Africa Foundation's website?
- http://www.seedsofafrica.org