Seeds of Learning
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 …
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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 and Mexico.
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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.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Seeds of Learning has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySeeds of Learning is a registered education nonprofit based in Sonoma, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 680254397. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $457K in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Seeds of Learning's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680254397. 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 Learning has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Seeds of Learning is located in Sonoma, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Based on official tax filings, Seeds of Learning has $457K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Seeds of Learning is classified as an Education 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 $457K in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Seeds of Learning. 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 Learning 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 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
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 and Mexico. Seeds of Learning is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $457K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Seeds of Learning are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Seeds of Learning is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680254397, 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.
SEEDS OF LEARNING 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
7 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Student garden sows seeds of learning at Criss Elementary - WTAP
Student garden sows seeds of learning at Criss Elementary - WTAP
Growing Seeds Learning Center opens on Chatham's Main Street - New Jersey Hills Media Group
Charter School Heads Outdoors to Plant New Seeds of Learning - The Vineyard Gazette
Seeds of learning: School uses garden to teach valuable lessons - The Stockton Record
Stewart Elementary plants seeds of learning - Cincinnati Enquirer
FOCUS ON SERVICE — Jim Cramer: Planting seeds of learning, mentorship through the Acorn Project - UC Davis
Activity timeline
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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 - 30 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · 30 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 · 1991
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Seeds of Learning
- What is Seeds of Learning?
- Seeds of Learning is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sonoma, United States. 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 and Mexico.
- When was Seeds of Learning founded?
- Seeds of Learning was founded in 1991.
- Who leads Seeds of Learning?
- Maya Anne Bacon serves as Executive Dir..
- Where is Seeds of Learning located?
- Headquartered in Sonoma, CA, United States. The charity operates in 5 countries.
- What is Seeds of Learning's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Seeds of Learning trustworthy?
- Seeds of Learning has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Seeds of Learning's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 680254397.
- What is Seeds of Learning's website?
- http://www.seedsoflearning.org