Slp Seeds
- Assets
- $28.2k
- Revenue
- $210.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- St Louis Park, MN
- Founding
- 07/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-0790793
Organization Overview
Slp Seeds 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 12/2021, Slp Seeds employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Slp 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, Slp Seeds generated $210.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $207.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.1% per year over the past 2 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
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, A BUSINESS PLOT, AND 2 PRIVATELY OWNED PLOTS) THAT PROVIDED OVER 4,000 LBS OF HARVESTED AND GLEANED FOOD FOR DISTRIBUTION TO 45 HOUSEHOLDS DURING THE SUMMER. ONCE THE GARDENS CLOSE FOR THE SEASON, WE START PURCHASING FOR 100 HOUSEHOLDS WITH OVER 26,000 LBS OF FOOD IN 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 NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS HAS ALSO INSPIRED THEIR ENGINEERING CAPSTONE TEAMS TO BUILD BOTH AN ACTIVE INDOOR GROWING CART TO BE USED IN CLASSROOMS AT SCHOOLS WE ENGAGE, AS WELL AS DESIGNING OUR COMING TINY MOBILE FARM (TO BE BUILT IN 2022).
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 DO SO THROUGH 3 ANNUAL EVENTS FOR EARTH DAY, HARVEST FESTIVAL AND WORLD FOOD DAY, AS WELL AS PROVIDE THE WEEKLY FREE COMMUNITY POTLUCK-IF-YOU-CAN MEALS, PLUS PROVIDE 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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ariel Steinman Secretary / | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $50,210 |
Zoe Frank Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $4,006 |
Johanna Halverson Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $2,644 |
Michelle Bissonette President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Julie Rappaport Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Dr Nina Bacaner Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $61,648 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $136,062 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $197,710 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,735 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $400 |
| 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 | $1,966 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $210,620 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,791 |
| 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. | $53,641 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,092 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $9,710 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,172 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,920 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $50 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,860 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,252 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,772 |
| Office expenses | $453 |
| Information technology | $2,905 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,886 |
| Travel | $40 |
| 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 | $2,934 |
| Insurance | $4,210 |
| All other expenses | $660 |
| Total functional expenses | $207,786 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,991 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $17,233 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $28,224 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $12,084 |
| Total liabilities | $12,084 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $16,140 |
| 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 | $28,224 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Slp Seeds has recieved totaling $60,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: AGRICULTURE, FISHING & FORESTRY | $50,000 |
Minneapolis Jewish Federation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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