Seed Foundation
Historical FunderElverson, Pennsylvania · EIN 27-4194214 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,300 and $69,036.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROLAND THOMPSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 1220 HERITAGE DRIVE, ELVERSON PA 19520 |
| Phone | 6102130612 |
| ROLAND@THOMPSONBLACKSTONE.COM | |
| Form and materials | INFORMATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | INSTITUTION MUST BE A CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
63% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Baptist Coalition | Bolingbrook, IL | Support for five trichy seminary graduates/church planters | $146,436 |
| Cabc USA | Washington, DC | 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 | Kings Mountain, NC | Building construction at faith christian academy in yap | $80,000 |
| Nosnuma International | Littleton, CO | Teacher support | $72,000 |
| Citylight Bible Church | Allentown, PA | Projects on the church building | $69,036 |
| Chester County Connectcare | Coatesville, PA | Hvac for house and to renovate garage | $55,000 |
| Gospel Fellowship Association | Greenville, SC | Gift toward purchasing land with a building for a church, per pastor atan taclob - philippines | $50,000 |
| Family Baptist Church | Toledo, OH | Vehicle for transporting kids to ministry | $45,000 |
| Global Baptist Mission | Falls Chruch, VA | 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 | Landsdale, PA | Funds to build church in pacaltsdorp, george, south africa | $35,000 |
| International Partnership Ministries Inc | Hanover, PA | 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 | Taylors, SC | New adult hospitality program | $25,000 |
| Baptist World Mission | Decatur, AL | 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 | Montague, NJ | Matching gift for the renovation of boys' dorm | $24,092 |
| Pacific Rim Missions International | Fairview, OR | 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 | Coatesville, PA | Toward purchase of 15-passenger van | $20,000 |
| International Baptist Missions | Richmond, VA | Gikambura church plant - toilets and storage building | $20,000 |
| Good News Baptist Church | York, PA | For gym roof repair in chuuk - josh wagar | $10,120 |
| Antioch Baptist Church | Stewartstown, PA | Tank and supports for auxilliary generator | $5,100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $875,350 | 19 |
| 2023 | $719,480 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349100771
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4194214
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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