Wild Seed Project is located in North Yarmouth, ME. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (C40) the organization is classified as: Botanical, Horticultural & Landscape Services, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Wild Seed Project employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wild Seed Project 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 12/2022, Wild Seed Project generated $868.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $610.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 33.1% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION AND INCREASE THE PRESENCE OF NATIVE PLANTS GROWN FROM SEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEED AND PLANT STEWARDSHIP: FOCUSING ON BOTH CONSERVATION AND ACCESS, WE ETHICALLY HAND-COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE SEEDS FROM OVER 100 SPECIES OF NORTHEAST NATIVE PLANTS EACH YEAR AND HOST A PLANT SALE IN THE FALL.
NATURE-BASED EDUCATION: HANDS-ON AND PLACE-BASED LEARNING PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH ACTIONABLE TOOLS TO SHIFT THEIR GARDENING PRACTICES TO BE MORE ECOLOGICALLY SUPPORTIVE AND CLIMATE RESILIENT. OUR YEARLY GUIDES PROVIDE HOME GARDENERS WITH HOW-TO GUIDANCE.
NATIVE PLANT INSTALLATIONS: WE DEMONSTRATE ECOLOGY-IN-ACTION IN CITIES, SUBURBS AND RURAL AREAS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL NATIVE PLANT INSTALLATIONS THAT RESTORE BIODIVERSE AND WILDLIFE-FRIENDLY HABITATS STATEWIDE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Erin Clancy President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ellie Libby Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Field Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ginger Laurits Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Smith Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julia Frederick Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $98,042 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $544,587 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $642,629 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $203,159 |
Investment income | $1 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $626 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $868,552 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $124,648 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,072 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $206,623 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $7,756 |
Payroll taxes | $27,721 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,121 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $25,913 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $37,823 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,122 |
Office expenses | $5,714 |
Information technology | $20,585 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,159 |
Travel | $8,246 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,693 |
Insurance | $4,641 |
All other expenses | $19,672 |
Total functional expenses | $610,101 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $595,165 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $60,510 |
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 | $9,446 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,169 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $9,758 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,300 |
Total assets | $692,348 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,283 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $988 |
Total liabilities | $20,271 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $672,077 |
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 | $692,348 |