Seed Fund Ua
Invitation OnlySpringfield, Massachusetts · EIN 36-6980564 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$7.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $215,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
85% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Farmlink | Aptos, CA | General | $400,000 |
| Manzanita Capital Collective | Oakland, CA | General | $300,000 |
| Community Credit Lab | Seattle, WA | General | $250,000 |
| Institute for Washington's Future | Bellingham, WA | General | $215,000 |
| Black Oregon Land Trust | Corbett, OR | General | $160,000 |
| Fresh Future Farm Inc | North Charleston, SC | General | $100,000 |
| Kitchen Table Advisors | San Francisco, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Acta Non-Verba Youth Urban Farm Project | Oakland, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Native American Land Conservancy | Mashpee, MA | General | $100,000 |
| Loiter | East Cleveland, OH | General | $75,000 |
| Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | Albuquerque, NM | General | $50,000 |
| Laulima Kuhao | Lanai City, HI | General | $50,000 |
| Three Sisters Garden | Ipswich, MA | General | $50,000 |
| Wozu | Cannon Ball, ND | General | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,975,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $1,150,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $1,000,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641419349100304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6980564
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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