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SEED SCIENCE FOUNDATION

SEED SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Alexandria, VA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
52-6054120
Regional Funder
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SEED SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Alexandria, VA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
52-6054120
Regional Funder

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Est.

1959

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The SEED SCIENCE FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, it distributed a total of $20K across five grantees, primarily focusing on California, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

ENCOURAGE RESEARCH IN PLANT & SEED BIOROGY & HELP BENEFIT THE SEED INDUSTRY, FRAMERS AND CONSUMERS.
Total Funding Given

$20K

2024
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
40%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$104.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$36.5K
T
Teresa Mitzel
Board Member
D
Doug Miller
Board Member
M
Marc Cool
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SEED SCIENCE FOUNDATION?
No. SEED SCIENCE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SEED SCIENCE FOUNDATION give?
SEED SCIENCE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Iowa, and Wisconsin. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SEED SCIENCE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SEED SCIENCE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $105 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SEED SCIENCE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SEED SCIENCE FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $20 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SEED SCIENCE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SEED SCIENCE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Cornell University, and South Dakota State University Alumni Association. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SEED SCIENCE FOUNDATION?
SEED SCIENCE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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