The Seeds Initiative
Preselected recipients only
The Seeds Initiative is a private foundation in Vestavia, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $93,000 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$93,000
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$423,753
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was down from $108,865 the year before.
61% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,241 | 53 | $308,153 |
| 2024 | $108,865 | 52 | $425,577 |
| 2025 | $93,000 | 36 | $423,753 |
How to apply
The Seeds Initiative says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Seeds Initiative funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 20 | $53,500 |
| Texas | 3 | $11,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy | charitable | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Rio Grand Valley | Charitable | $7,500 |
| The Bell Center for Early Intervention | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Habd | charitable | $6,500 |
| Glenwood | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Covenant Rescue Group | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Brother Bryan Mission | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Daniel Carson KIDS Ministries | charitable | $5,000 |
| Sustainable Harvest International | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sister | charitable | $3,000 |
| Laura Crandall Brown Foundation | charitable | $3,000 |
| King's Home | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Red Mountain Grace | Charitable | $2,500 |
| TEXSAR Texas Search and Rescue | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Birmingham Cross Cultural Connections | charitable | $2,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Inspire Music & Arts Academy | charitable | $1,500 |
| Peer Power Foundation | charitable | $1,500 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | charitable | $1,500 |
| Children's of Alabama | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cornerstone School of Alabama | Charitable | $1,000 |
| CanHelp | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ekdc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| YMCA Metropolitan Chicago | charitable | $1,000 |
| West Alabama Food Bank Inc | charitable | $1,000 |
| Operation Impact | charitable | $1,000 |
| Heidi's Kids | charitable | $1,000 |
| Eddie Mae Herron Center & Museum | Charitable | $500 |
| Metropolitan Church of God | Charitable | $500 |
| My Life Speaks | Charitable | $500 |
| Kids Play Alabama | Charitable | $500 |
| Serving You Ministries | Charitable | $500 |
| Liberty Baptist Church | Charitable | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | charitable | $500 |
| United Way of Central Florida | charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Keith Phillips
- Rosalyn Lawson
- Amy Cross
Questions people ask
Does The Seeds Initiative accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Seeds Initiative give?
$93,000 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Seeds Initiative?
Its 2025 filing lists Keith Phillips (President), Rosalyn Lawson (Vice President) and Amy Cross (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does The Seeds Initiative fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and youth programs.