Seedworks Fund
Preselected recipients only
Seedworks Fund is a private foundation in Block Island, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $565,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$565,000
- Assets$21.9 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $957,500 the year before.
65% 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 | $957,500 | 24 | $19.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 17 | $21.9 million |
How to apply
Seedworks Fund 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $677,500 |
| California | 1 | $565,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $65,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $12,050 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | General fund | $565,000 |
| Transportation Alternatives | General fund | $175,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General fund | $150,000 |
| Nurse Family Partnership | General fund | $150,000 |
| Democracy Now | General fund | $85,000 |
| Earth Justice | General fund | $60,000 |
| Block Island Historical Society | General fund | $60,000 |
| Family Tree | General fund | $40,000 |
| Third Sector New England | General fund | $30,000 |
| Co Children's Campaign | General fund | $25,000 |
| Co Coalition for Homeless | General fund | $25,000 |
| Read 718 | General fund | $25,000 |
| Safe Futures | General fund | $25,000 |
| Environmental Defense | General fund | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General fund | $12,500 |
| Naral Pro Choice | General fund | $12,050 |
| Manissean Tribal Council | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Hagedorn
- Jennifer Paterson Turner
- Hope H Reeves
- Will H Paterson
Questions people ask
Does Seedworks Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seedworks Fund give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Seedworks Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Hagedorn (Trustee), Jennifer Paterson Turner (Trustee), Hope H Reeves (Trustee) and Will H Paterson (Trustee).