Seed Fund UA 121991
Preselected recipients only
Seed Fund UA 121991 is a private foundation in Springfield, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
50% 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 | $1.0 million | 8 | $9.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 14 | $9.2 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 14 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Seed Fund UA 121991 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 Seed Fund UA 121991 funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $900,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $465,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $160,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $150,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $75,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Farmlink | General | $400,000 |
| Manzanita Capital Collective | General | $300,000 |
| Community Credit Lab | General | $250,000 |
| Institute for Washington's Future | General | $215,000 |
| Black Oregon Land Trust | General | $160,000 |
| Fresh Future Farm Inc | General | $100,000 |
| Kitchen Table Advisors | General | $100,000 |
| Acta Non-Verba Youth Urban Farm Project | General | $100,000 |
| Native American Land Conservancy | General | $100,000 |
| Loiter | General | $75,000 |
| Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | General | $50,000 |
| Laulima Kuhao | General | $50,000 |
| Three Sisters Garden | General | $50,000 |
| Wozu | General | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine H Roberts
- James Balderston Deceased 4252026
- Abigail Suskin
Questions people ask
Does Seed Fund UA 121991 accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seed Fund UA 121991 give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Seed Fund UA 121991?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine H Roberts (Trustee), James Balderston Deceased 4252026 (Trustee) and Abigail Suskin (Trustee).
What does Seed Fund UA 121991 fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.