Seeds Of Wisdom
- Assets
- $324.8k
- Revenue
- $348.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Marina Del Rey, CA
- Founding
- 06/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 54-2189687
Organization Overview
Seeds Of Wisdom is located in Marina Del Rey, CA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (A12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seeds Of Wisdom 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, Seeds Of Wisdom generated $348.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $323.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.9% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE HONOR THE WISDOM OF INDIGENOUS WORLDVIEW AND BELIEVE ALL LIFE CAN FLOURISH WHEN HUMANITY EMBRACES OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CARE FOR THE LIVING WORLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF UNBORN GENERATIONS..
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT FUNDING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE TO ENSURE THAT THEIR WISDOM CAN CONTINUE TO FLOURISH FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. FUNDS COVER PROJECTS SUCH AS PILGRIMAGES TO SACRED SITES, RITUAL, CEREMONIES, LANGUAGE PRESERVATION, TRADITIONAL FOOD WAYS, ART AND TRADITIONAL MEDICINE, AND PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND ELDERS. IN 2021 WE PROVIDED 36 GRANTS AND ONE WISDOM TREASURE AWARD.
MEDIA PROJECT - THROUGH VIDEOS, PODCASTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA WE STRIVE TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE VALUES OF INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVE WITH THE HOPES TO TRANSFORM SOCIETY.
EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS - THESE INCLUDE ANCIENT WISDOM RISING, OUR BI-ANNUAL GATHERING OF ELDERS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE, AND VOICES OF WISDOM, A REGIONAL EVENT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER ELDERS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES. TRADITIONAL ELDERS ARE REPOSITORIES OF HUMAN EXPERIENCE AND WISDOM ACCUMULATED OVER MILLENNIA. THIS IRREPLACEABLE WISDOM IS JUST AS PRACTICAL TODAY AS IT WAS THOUSANDS OF YEARS AGO. AND IT IS THE BASIS FOR CREATING A FUTURE WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE FOR OUR CHILDREN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kim Langbecker Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Artemia Fabre Zarandona Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Gwen Broz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Albert Granados Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Wilson President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Elom Kwame Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $348,669 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $348,669 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $348,669 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $84,587 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $70,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $127 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,335 |
| Fees for services: Management | $34,900 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,395 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,635 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,031 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,553 |
| Office expenses | $987 |
| Information technology | $2,716 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $5,998 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $307 |
| Total functional expenses | $323,644 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $320,724 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,110 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $324,834 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,224 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $16,224 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $308,610 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $324,834 |