Slp Seeds

Organization Overview

Slp Seeds, operating under the name Seeds Feeds, is located in St Louis Park, MN. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Seeds Feeds employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seeds Feeds 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 Feeds generated $230.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $183.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.3% per year over the past 3 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SEEDS FEEDS IS DEDICATED TO HUNGER RELIEF THROUGH GROWING FOOD THAT NOURISHES PEOPLE, COMMUNITY, AND EARTH, THROUGH EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY IN ORDER TO; BUILD WELLNESS AND RESILIENCY IN TWIN CITIES NEIGHBORHOODS, EMPOWER AND ENGAGE MARGINALIZED GROUPS AND URBAN AGRICULTURE FARMERS, AND PROVIDE EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING AND ADVOCACY FOR FOOD SYSTEM CHANGE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROVIDING HUNGER RELIEF TO THOSE SUFFERING FOOD INSECURITY IS OUR UNDERLYING VALUE. WE DO SO BY GROWING (AND TEACHING OTHERS TO GROW THEIR OWN) FOOD THROUGH OUR 10 FOOD BANK GARDENS LOCATED IN AND AROUND ST. LOUIS PARK (2 FIRE STATIONS, 3 PARK AND REC EDIBLE PLAYGROUNDS, 1 SCHOOLYARD FARM, 1 COMMUNITY CENTER, AND 1 PRIVATELY OWNED PLOT) THAT PROVIDED OVER 2,000 LBS OF HARVESTED AND GLEANED FOOD FOR DISTRIBUTION TO 25 HOUSEHOLDS DURING THE SUMMER. ONCE THE GARDENS CLOSE FOR THE SEASON, WE AGAIN STARTED PURCHASING FOR 80 HOUSEHOLDS WITH OVER 20,000 LBS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED OVER THE LAST QUARTER OF THE YEAR.


OUR EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS TO TEACH PEOPLE ABOUT FOOD, STRETCHING THEIR FOOD BUDGET DOLLAR AND HOW FOOD AFFECTS OUR WATER, LAND AND MANY OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS. WE TEACH ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AS WELL AS HAVE AN INTERNSHIP/APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM OF 140HRS (LECTURE AND LAB) WHERE EVENTUALLY OUR APPRENTICES TEACH OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SKILL SHARES OF WHAT THEYVE LEARNED AND HOPE TO SHARE WITH OTHERS. WE WORK WITH COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO PROVIDE SLIDING SCALE WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES FROM SOIL TO TABLE AND BACK AGAIN EDUCATION, WITH MANY SIDE SHOOTS SUCH AS FOOD WASTE REDUCTION, ETC. OUR CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS HAS ALSO INSPIRED CLASSES TO DO PROJECTS FROM MARKETING TO STRATEGIC PLANNING, AND WEVE CONTINUED WORKING WITH THEIR BUSN200 STUDENTS TO FULFILL THEIR 40HRS OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER WORK.


WE PURPOSEFULLY ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY, ESPECIALLY THOSE WE SERVE WHOSE VOICES ARE OFTEN UNHEARD, TO ENSURE WE ARE FULFILLING THEIR NEEDS AND DESIRES FROM OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. WE DID SO THROUGH ANNUAL EVENTS FOR EARTH DAY AND OUR HARVEST FESTIVAL, AS WELL AS PROVIDED THE WEEKLY FREE COMMUNITY POTLUCK-IF-YOU-CAN MEALS, PLUS WE PROVIDED SALAD AND FRESH HARVEST AT OUR LOCAL POLICE WEEKLY BASKETBALL AND BBQ EVENTS INSIDE LOW- INCOME HOUSING NEIGHBORHOODS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michelle Bissonette
President
$0
Julie Rappaport
Treasurer
$0
Ariel Steinman
Secretary Th
$4,523
Kristy Burgeson
Secretary Th
$0
Dr Nina Bacaner
Board Member
$0
Leah Sheehy
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$2,842
Related organizations$0
Government grants $86,999
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$142,178
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $10,693
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$232,019
Total Program Service Revenue$2,454
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 -$7,537
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $2,901
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $230,145

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