Seeds
- Assets
- $908.9k
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 120
- Location
- Traverse City, MI
- Founding
- 09/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 38-3482266
Organization Overview
Seeds is located in Traverse City, MI. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Seeds employed 120 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seeds is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Seeds generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IMPLEMENT LOCAL SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL ISSUES AT THE INTERSECTION OF ECOLOGY, EDUCATION, AND DESIGN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
K12 TEACHING & LEARNING: IN 2021, SEEDS PROVIDED OVER 92,000 STUDENT-CONTACT HOURS OF ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES AT 11 PARTNER SCHOOLS IN RURAL NORTHWEST MICHIGAN SERVING OVER 1100 UNIQUE STUDENTS. WITH A FOCUS ON PLACE-BASED LEARNING IN SAFE AND INSPIRING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL-LEARNING SPACES, SEEDS PROGRAMS PRIORITIZE HANDS-ON AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES THAT DEVELOP LEADERSHIP, LIFE SKILLS, AND RESILIENCE AND INCLUDE DAILY ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, STEM SUBJECTS, NUTRITION AND CULINARY ARTS INSTRUCTION, ARTS AND CULTURE, AND WHOLE-FAMILY ACTIVITIES. STUDENTS ARE PREDOMINANTLY FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WITH HIGH RATES OF POVERTY.
ECOCORPS PROGRAMMING: IN 2021, SEEDS EMPLOYED 36 MEMBERS WHO BUILT OR IMPROVED 63 MILES OF TRAIL, ENHANCED 5 MILES OF RIPARIAN HABITAT, PLANTED OVER 2000 TREES, AND ADDED VALUE TO OVER 140 ACRES IN 23 PARKS. CREW MEMBERS IN THIS GREEN COLLAR CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY WHILE GAINING VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE, SKILLS TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND LEADERSHIP. THEIR EXPERIENCES INCLUDE HISTORIC PRESERVATION, PARKLAND MANAGEMENT, SUSTAINABLE TRAIL DESIGN, HABITAT RESTORATION, REFORESTATION, SMALL-SCALE AGRICULTURE, LIGHT CONSTRUCTION, AND MORE.
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT: SEEDS CONTINUES A TRADITION OF OFFERING PROFESSIONAL ANALYSIS, ASSISTANCE WITH 'GREEN GOALS', AND PLANNING FOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TO UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND A VARIETY OF OTHER COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS. IN 2021, SEEDS CONTINUED SERVING AS GREEN TEAM FACILITATOR TO THE CITY OF TRAVERSE CITY, PROVIDED OVER 185 HOURS OF TECHNICAL ADULT EDUCATION, AND CONVENED AN EXPERT ADVISORY GROUP TOWARD THE COMPLETION OF A 10-COUNTY BENCHMARKING ANALYSIS OF ORGANIC WASTE DIVERSION PRACTICES IN NORTHWEST MICHIGAN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarna Salzman Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $72,709 |
Pete Munoz Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ed Bailey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Taylor Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joey Difranco Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ed Smith Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,745,300 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $597,735 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,343,035 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $154,271 |
| Investment income | -$118 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $10,008 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,507,504 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,709 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $1,458,175 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $187,230 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,633 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,487 |
| Travel | $53,928 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $90 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,794 |
| Insurance | $39,355 |
| All other expenses | $1,286 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,160,397 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $751,465 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $145,269 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,513 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,611 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $908,858 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $90,481 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $266,815 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $357,296 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $551,562 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $908,858 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Seeds has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Shafer-Tuuk Family Foundation Fremont, MI PURPOSE: ECOLOGICAL & EDUCATION | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Cornerstone Public Asset Fund Inc Benton Harbor, MI | $24,614,270 | $6,310,481 |
Whitetails Unlimited Inc Sturgeon Bay, WI | $13,644,275 | $8,358,134 |
Hamilton Parks Conservancy Hamilton, OH | $2,890,560 | $3,817,000 |
Huron Pines Resource Conservation And Development Council Inc Gaylord, MI | $4,807,919 | $3,607,333 |
Conservation Resource Alliance Traverse City, MI | $3,905,468 | $2,483,413 |
Alliance Of Rouge Communities Canton, MI | $577,080 | $2,458,495 |
Seeds Traverse City, MI | $908,858 | $2,507,504 |
Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $20,136,945 | $3,445,267 |
Rooted Wi Inc Madison, WI | $3,633,286 | $971,353 |
Wabash River Enhancement Corp Lafayette, IN | $8,389,745 | $1,419,428 |
North Country Trail Association Incorporated Lowell, MI | $1,231,091 | $1,591,571 |
Secore International Inc Hilliard, OH | $715,222 | $1,487,925 |