Seed Foundation
Accepts applications
Seed Foundation is a private foundation in Elverson, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $875,350 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $146,436. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$875,350
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$146,436
- Assets$13.6 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2024 was up from $719,480 the year before.
74% of its 2024 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 | $719,480 | 16 | $13.8 million |
| 2024 | $875,350 | 19 | $13.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Roland Thompson 1220 Heritage Drive, Elverson, PA 19520 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 213-0612, roland@thompsonblackstone.com |
| What to submit | Information should be submitted electronically |
| Restrictions | Institution must be a christian organization |
What Seed Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $226,256 |
| Illinois | 1 | $146,436 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $99,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $80,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $75,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $72,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $62,400 |
| Ohio | 1 | $45,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $24,866 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $24,092 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Baptist Coalition | Support for five trichy seminary graduates/church planters | $146,436 |
| Cabc USA | Church planter support for one year - alfred yokoju to juba, south sudan & solar panel project - cabu, zambia | $99,000 |
| World Wide New Testament Baptist Missions | Building construction at faith christian academy in yap | $80,000 |
| Nosnuma International | Teacher support | $72,000 |
| Citylight Bible Church | Projects on the church building | $69,036 |
| Chester County Connectcare | Hvac for house and to renovate garage | $55,000 |
| Gospel Fellowship Association | Gift toward purchasing land with a building for a church, per pastor atan taclob - philippines | $50,000 |
| Family Baptist Church | Vehicle for transporting kids to ministry | $45,000 |
| Global Baptist Mission | First year support for lemual, church planter in davangere, india - under dr. Edwin chelli & sewage system - drainage pipe replacement | $42,400 |
| Calvary Baptist Church Landsdale | Funds to build church in pacaltsdorp, george, south africa | $35,000 |
| International Partnership Ministries Inc | Matching gift - van for batroun, lebanon, vehicle for pastor zakaria in egypt, for families who fled their homes due to war | $32,000 |
| Hidden Treasure Christian School | New adult hospitality program | $25,000 |
| Baptist World Mission | Part of 1 for 1 match for 3 faculty flats at bible college & balance of matching gift for faculty residences | $24,866 |
| Tri-State Bible Camp | Matching gift for the renovation of boys' dorm | $24,092 |
| Pacific Rim Missions International | Wall, mattresses, chairs, scholarships, printing nocte naga bibles, to repair damage at camp caused by recent typhoon in philippines | $20,300 |
| Bridge Academy and Community Center | Toward purchase of 15-passenger van | $20,000 |
| International Baptist Missions | Gikambura church plant - toilets and storage building | $20,000 |
| Good News Baptist Church | For gym roof repair in chuuk - josh wagar | $10,120 |
| Antioch Baptist Church | Tank and supports for auxilliary generator | $5,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Roland Thompson
- Todd Orlando
- Michael Blackstone
- Edward Cone
- Juanita Hultz
Questions people ask
Does Seed Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Seed Foundation give?
$875,350 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Seed Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Roland Thompson (Chairmain), Todd Orlando (Secretary/Treasurer), Michael Blackstone (Director) and Edward Cone (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Seed Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.