The Seeds Initiative | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 88-3467711

Foundation Overview

Based in Vestavia, AL, The Seeds Initiative has awarded 228 grants totaling $387,962 to organizations in North Carolina, Alabama and 19 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $26,280, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$387,962
Total Assets
$425,577
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
104
Median Grant
$1,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 65%

68 of 104 recipients (65%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
Alabama

Grants are geographically diversified with 38% in Alabama and funding distributed across 21 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Alabama, funding concentrates in Birmingham (55%), Gardendale (7%), Montgomery (6%).

Funding Trajectory
+3250%

Strong 3250% growth in annual giving over 2 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Seeds Initiative's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Lifeline Childrens Services $14,455 Gastonia, NC, US Charitable 2024
Glenwood $2,500 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
Kid One Transport System $2,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
Covenant Rescue Group $3,500 Gardendale, AL, US Charitable 2024
Food Bank Of Rio Grand Valley $2,000 Pharr, TX, US Charitable 2024
Feeding The Gulf Coast $1,000 Theodore, AL, US Charitable 2024
Love's Crossings $1,500 Trafford, AL, US Charitable 2024
The Bell Center For Early Intervention $470 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
King's Home $1,500 Chelsea, AL, US Charitable 2024
The Grace Place $800 Hendersonville, TN, US Charitable 2024
Red Mountain Grace $1,160 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
The Overseas Initiative $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
Children's Of Alabama $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
Be Impactful $750 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2024
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $500 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2024
Eddie Mae Herron Center & Museum $500 Pocohontas, AR, US Charitable 2024
Water Valley Volunteer Fire Dept $500 Water Valley, TX, US Charitable 2024
Magic City Lacrosse $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
Rebuilding Together St Louis $5,000 St Louis, MO, US Charitable 2024
Sustainable Harvest International $4,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2024
Cornerstone School Of Alabama $2,500 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
Outstretched Hands Ministries $1,000 Canton, GA, US Charitable 2024
White River Area Agency On Aging $1,000 Batesville, AR, US Charitable 2024
Oaks Of Righteousness $1,000 Humble, TX, US Charitable 2024
Jimmie Hale Mission $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
American Logistics Aiud Network $500 Auburndale, FL, US Charitable 2024
Kids Of The Community $1,000 Mcminnville, TN, US Charitable 2024
Asparc $1,000 Hoover, AL, US Charitable 2024
Ohl Foundation $2,500 Brentwood, TN, US Charitable 2024
Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation $500 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
National Child Safety Council $500 Michigan Center, MI, US Charitable 2024
Metrocrest Services $1,000 Carollton, TX, US Charitable 2024
The Pocahontas Downtown Network $500 Pocahontas, AR, US Charitable 2024
North Nashville Arts Coalition $1,000 Nashville, TN, US Charitable 2024
Clerestory $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
Save The Youth $1,200 Bessemer, AL, US Charitable 2024
Exodus Ministries $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Charitable 2024
Susan G Komen Foundation $2,000 Dallas, TX, US Charitable 2024
Heidi Helping The Homeless $500 Chickasha, OK, US Charitable 2024
Salvation Army $500 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable 2024
Buildon $26,280 Stamford, CT, US Charitable 2024
American Cancer Society $3,250 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2024
Lawton Food Bank $500 Lawton, OK, US Charitable 2024
14th And Chestnut Community Center $1,000 Terre Haute, IN, US Charitable 2024
Sleep In Heavenly Peace $1,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Canhelp $1,000 Sulphur Springs, TX, US Charitable 2024
United Way $500 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable 2024
Maynard Saddle Club $500 Maynard, AR, US Charitable 2024
United Cerebral Palsy $1,500 Vienna, VA, US Charitable 2024
Wounded Warrior $500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2024
Brother Bryan Mission $5,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
Nyc Marathon $1,500 New York, NY, US Charitable 2024
Lifeline Childrens Services $14,455 Gastonia, NC, US Charitable 2024
Glenwood $2,500 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
Kid One Transport System $2,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
Covenant Rescue Group $3,500 Gardendale, AL, US Charitable 2024
Food Bank Of Rio Grand Valley $2,000 Pharr, TX, US Charitable 2024
Feeding The Gulf Coast $1,000 Theodore, AL, US Charitable 2024
Love's Crossings $1,500 Trafford, AL, US Charitable 2024
The Bell Center For Early Intervention $470 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
King's Home $1,500 Chelsea, AL, US Charitable 2024
The Grace Place $800 Hendersonville, TN, US Charitable 2024
Red Mountain Grace $1,160 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
The Overseas Initiative $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
Children's Of Alabama $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
Be Impactful $750 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2024
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $500 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2024
Eddie Mae Herron Center & Museum $500 Pocohontas, AR, US Charitable 2024
Water Valley Volunteer Fire Dept $500 Water Valley, TX, US Charitable 2024
Magic City Lacrosse $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
Rebuilding Together St Louis $5,000 St Louis, MO, US Charitable 2024
Sustainable Harvest International $4,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2024
Cornerstone School Of Alabama $2,500 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
Outstretched Hands Ministries $1,000 Canton, GA, US Charitable 2024
White River Area Agency On Aging $1,000 Batesville, AR, US Charitable 2024
Oaks Of Righteousness $1,000 Humble, TX, US Charitable 2024
Jimmie Hale Mission $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
American Logistics Aiud Network $500 Auburndale, FL, US Charitable 2024
Kids Of The Community $1,000 Mcminnville, TN, US Charitable 2024
Asparc $1,000 Hoover, AL, US Charitable 2024
Ohl Foundation $2,500 Brentwood, TN, US Charitable 2024
Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation $500 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
National Child Safety Council $500 Michigan Center, MI, US Charitable 2024
Metrocrest Services $1,000 Carollton, TX, US Charitable 2024
The Pocahontas Downtown Network $500 Pocahontas, AR, US Charitable 2024
North Nashville Arts Coalition $1,000 Nashville, TN, US Charitable 2024
Clerestory $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
Save The Youth $1,200 Bessemer, AL, US Charitable 2024
Exodus Ministries $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Charitable 2024
Susan G Komen Foundation $2,000 Dallas, TX, US Charitable 2024
Heidi Helping The Homeless $500 Chickasha, OK, US Charitable 2024
Salvation Army $500 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable 2024
Buildon $26,280 Stamford, CT, US Charitable 2024
American Cancer Society $3,250 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2024
Lawton Food Bank $500 Lawton, OK, US Charitable 2024
14th And Chestnut Community Center $1,000 Terre Haute, IN, US Charitable 2024
Sleep In Heavenly Peace $1,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Canhelp $1,000 Sulphur Springs, TX, US Charitable 2024
United Way $500 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable 2024
Maynard Saddle Club $500 Maynard, AR, US Charitable 2024
United Cerebral Palsy $1,500 Vienna, VA, US Charitable 2024
Wounded Warrior $500 Atlanta, GA, US Charitable 2024
Brother Bryan Mission $5,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2024
Nyc Marathon $1,500 New York, NY, US Charitable 2024
Lifeline Childrens Services $12,500 Gastonia, NC, US Charitable 2023
Neverthirst $8,891 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Glenwood $5,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Kid One Transport System $3,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Project Rescue $3,000 Springfield, MO, US Charitable 2023
The Oasis House $2,500 Dayton, OH, US Charitable 2023
Covenant Rescue Group $2,500 Gardendale, AL, US Charitable 2023
Food Bank Of Rio Grand Valley $2,500 Pharr, TX, US Charitable 2023
Feeding The Gulf Coast $2,000 Theodore, AL, US Charitable 2023
Love's Crossings $2,000 Trafford, AL, US Charitable 2023
Mission Of Truth $2,000 Franklin, TN, US Charitable 2023
The Bell Center For Early Intervention $2,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
National Christian Foundation $1,500 Alpharetta, GA, US Charitable 2023
Nashville International Center For Empowerment $1,200 Nashville, TN, US Charitable 2023
Catholic Charities Of Lawton $1,000 Lawton, OK, US Charitable 2023
Autism Support Of Alabama $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Mobile Baykeeper $1,000 Mobile, AL, US Charitable 2023
King's Home $1,000 Chelsea, AL, US Charitable 2023
Nea Divine Intervention Inc $1,000 Jonesboro, AR, US Charitable 2023
The Lord's Refuge $1,000 Paragould, AR, US Charitable 2023
The Grace Place $1,000 Hendersonville, TN, US Charitable 2023
Death To Life Ministries $1,000 Sharpsburgh, PA, US Charitable 2023
Daniel Cason Ministries $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Jasper County Casa $1,000 Joplin, MO, US Charitable 2023
Heidi Helping The Homeless $1,000 Chickasha, OK, US Charitable 2023
Helping Hand Of Hope $1,000 Elizabethtown, KY, US Charitable 2023
Big Dreams Outdoors $1,000 Northport, AL, US Charitable 2023
Red Mountain Grace $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
The Overseas Initiative $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Afsp $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2023
Family Crisis Center $1,000 Harlingen, TX, US Charitable 2023
Restore Hope Of Arkansas $1,000 Little Rock, AR, US Charitable 2023
Wings Of Hope Pediatric Foundation $1,000 Wilsonville, AL, US Charitable 2023
Children's Of Alabama $900 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Vineyard Family Services Of Central Alabama $800 Pelham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Be Impactful $750 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2023
Exchanging Hammers $600 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Lincoln High School $500 Lincoln, AL, US Charitable 2023
Tdj Youth In Action $500 Gainesville, GA, US Charitable 2023
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $500 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2023
Outdoor Ability Foundation $500 Gardendale, AL, US Charitable 2023
Redemptive Cycles $500 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Eddie Mae Herron Center & Museum $500 Pocohontas, AR, US Charitable 2023
Mission Outreach Of Nea $500 Paragould, AR, US Charitable 2023
Water Valley Volunteer Fire Dept $500 Water Valley, TX, US Charitable 2023
Hdc Volunteer Council $500 Hagerstown, MD, US Charitable 2023
Birmingham Promise $500 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Ethan's House $500 Green Bay, WI, US Charitable 2023
Rotary Club Of Jonesboro $500 Jonesboro, AR, US Charitable 2023
Easterseals Of Alabama $500 Montgomery, AL, US Charitable 2023
The Raleigh Music Collective $500 Raleigh, NC, US Charitable 2023
Safe Family Service Center $500 Sylacauga, AL, US Charitable 2023
Turning Point $100 Monroe, NC, US Charitable 2023
Lifeline Childrens Services $12,500 Gastonia, NC, US Charitable 2023
Neverthirst $8,891 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Glenwood $5,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Kid One Transport System $3,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Project Rescue $3,000 Springfield, MO, US Charitable 2023
The Oasis House $2,500 Dayton, OH, US Charitable 2023
Covenant Rescue Group $2,500 Gardendale, AL, US Charitable 2023
Food Bank Of Rio Grand Valley $2,500 Pharr, TX, US Charitable 2023
Feeding The Gulf Coast $2,000 Theodore, AL, US Charitable 2023
Love's Crossings $2,000 Trafford, AL, US Charitable 2023
Mission Of Truth $2,000 Franklin, TN, US Charitable 2023
The Bell Center For Early Intervention $2,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
National Christian Foundation $1,500 Alpharetta, GA, US Charitable 2023
Nashville International Center For Empowerment $1,200 Nashville, TN, US Charitable 2023
Catholic Charities Of Lawton $1,000 Lawton, OK, US Charitable 2023
Autism Support Of Alabama $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Mobile Baykeeper $1,000 Mobile, AL, US Charitable 2023
King's Home $1,000 Chelsea, AL, US Charitable 2023
Nea Divine Intervention Inc $1,000 Jonesboro, AR, US Charitable 2023
The Lord's Refuge $1,000 Paragould, AR, US Charitable 2023
The Grace Place $1,000 Hendersonville, TN, US Charitable 2023
Death To Life Ministries $1,000 Sharpsburgh, PA, US Charitable 2023
Daniel Cason Ministries $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Jasper County Casa $1,000 Joplin, MO, US Charitable 2023
Heidi Helping The Homeless $1,000 Chickasha, OK, US Charitable 2023
Helping Hand Of Hope $1,000 Elizabethtown, KY, US Charitable 2023
Big Dreams Outdoors $1,000 Northport, AL, US Charitable 2023
Red Mountain Grace $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
The Overseas Initiative $1,000 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Afsp $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2023
Family Crisis Center $1,000 Harlingen, TX, US Charitable 2023
Restore Hope Of Arkansas $1,000 Little Rock, AR, US Charitable 2023
Wings Of Hope Pediatric Foundation $1,000 Wilsonville, AL, US Charitable 2023
Children's Of Alabama $900 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Vineyard Family Services Of Central Alabama $800 Pelham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Be Impactful $750 Houston, TX, US Charitable 2023
Exchanging Hammers $600 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Lincoln High School $500 Lincoln, AL, US Charitable 2023
Tdj Youth In Action $500 Gainesville, GA, US Charitable 2023
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $500 Memphis, TN, US Charitable 2023
Outdoor Ability Foundation $500 Gardendale, AL, US Charitable 2023
Redemptive Cycles $500 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Eddie Mae Herron Center & Museum $500 Pocohontas, AR, US Charitable 2023
Mission Outreach Of Nea $500 Paragould, AR, US Charitable 2023
Water Valley Volunteer Fire Dept $500 Water Valley, TX, US Charitable 2023
Hdc Volunteer Council $500 Hagerstown, MD, US Charitable 2023
Birmingham Promise $500 Birmingham, AL, US Charitable 2023
Ethan's House $500 Green Bay, WI, US Charitable 2023
Rotary Club Of Jonesboro $500 Jonesboro, AR, US Charitable 2023
Easterseals Of Alabama $500 Montgomery, AL, US Charitable 2023
The Raleigh Music Collective $500 Raleigh, NC, US Charitable 2023
Safe Family Service Center $500 Sylacauga, AL, US Charitable 2023
Turning Point $100 Monroe, NC, US Charitable 2023
Magnolia House Ministries Inc $1,000 Ringgold, VA, US Charitable 2022
Chickasha Middle School $500 Chickasha, OK, US Charitable 2022
Alabama Arts Alliance $500 Montgomery, AL, US Charitable 2022
Community Development Corporation Of Brownsville Inc $750 Brownsville, TX, US Charitable 2022
Communities In Schools Of Brazoria County Inc $250 Angleton, TX, US Charitable 2022
Communities In Schools Of Brazoria County Inc $250 Angleton, TX, US Charitable 2022
Magnolia House Ministries Inc $1,000 Ringgold, VA, US Charitable 2022
Chickasha Middle School $500 Chickasha, OK, US Charitable 2022
Alabama Arts Alliance $500 Montgomery, AL, US Charitable 2022
Community Development Corporation Of Brownsville Inc $750 Brownsville, TX, US Charitable 2022
Communities In Schools Of Brazoria County Inc $250 Angleton, TX, US Charitable 2022
Communities In Schools Of Brazoria County Inc $250 Angleton, TX, US Charitable 2022
Magnolia House Ministries Inc $1,000 Ringgold, VA, US Charitable 2022
Chickasha Middle School $500 Chickasha, OK, US Charitable 2022
Alabama Arts Alliance $500 Montgomery, AL, US Charitable 2022
Community Development Corporation Of Brownsville Inc $750 Brownsville, TX, US Charitable 2022
Communities In Schools Of Brazoria County Inc $250 Angleton, TX, US Charitable 2022
Communities In Schools Of Brazoria County Inc $250 Angleton, TX, US Charitable 2022

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Contact Information

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EIN 88-3467711
Website N/A
Address

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Seeds Initiative's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Keith Phillips
Vice President Rosalyn Lawson
Secretary/treasurer Amy Cross

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.