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Seeds

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 38-3482266

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Mar 15, 2023

Organization ProfileWWW.ECOSEEDS.ORG

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PO Box 2454Traverse City, MI 49685

(231) 947-0312

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

86th percentile

0.54x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.39x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

57th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

56th percentile

$73,886

Higher top officer pay than 56% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.0% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

94th percentile

96%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

37th percentile

-1.5%

Faster revenue growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets86th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,780,960

Up $872,102 (+96%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$812,446

Up $260,884 (+47%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$968,514

Up $611,218 (+171%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue77th percentileNet Margin57th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,470,041

Down $37,463 (-1.5%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$2,209,157

Up $48,760 (+2.3%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$260,884

Down $86,223 (-25%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $350,030Liabilities 2011: $246,934Net Assets 2011: $103,0962011Assets 2012: $300,469Liabilities 2012: $217,936Net Assets 2012: $82,5332012Assets 2013: $395,865Liabilities 2013: $247,534Net Assets 2013: $148,3312013Assets 2014: $496,815Liabilities 2014: $249,869Net Assets 2014: $246,9462014Assets 2015: $415,980Liabilities 2015: $214,269Net Assets 2015: $201,7112015Assets 2016: $488,412Liabilities 2016: $327,420Net Assets 2016: $160,9922016Assets 2017: $547,361Liabilities 2017: $298,078Net Assets 2017: $249,2832017Assets 2018: $322,832Liabilities 2018: $201,357Net Assets 2018: $121,4752018Assets 2019: $308,664Liabilities 2019: $236,640Net Assets 2019: $72,0242019Assets 2020: $559,942Liabilities 2020: $363,295Net Assets 2020: $196,6472020Assets 2021: $908,858Liabilities 2021: $357,296Net Assets 2021: $551,5622021Assets 2022: $1,780,960Liabilities 2022: $968,514Net Assets 2022: $812,4462022Assets 2023: $1,215,673Liabilities 2023: $458,845Net Assets 2023: $756,8282023Assets 2024: $1,589,969Liabilities 2024: $635,803Net Assets 2024: $954,1662024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$1,780,960
Liabilities$968,514
Net Assets$812,446
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth37th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $2,162,833Expenses 2011: $2,159,921Net Income 2011: $2,9122011Revenue 2012: $1,901,512Expenses 2012: $1,922,075Net Income 2012: -$20,5632012Revenue 2013: $1,897,209Expenses 2013: $1,831,411Net Income 2013: $65,7982013Revenue 2014: $1,601,089Expenses 2014: $1,502,474Net Income 2014: $98,6152014Revenue 2015: $1,550,786Expenses 2015: $1,596,021Net Income 2015: -$45,2352015Revenue 2016: $1,458,191Expenses 2016: $1,498,910Net Income 2016: -$40,7192016Revenue 2017: $1,628,494Expenses 2017: $1,540,203Net Income 2017: $88,2912017Revenue 2018: $1,147,263Expenses 2018: $1,275,071Net Income 2018: -$127,8082018Revenue 2019: $1,507,201Expenses 2019: $1,556,652Net Income 2019: -$49,4512019Revenue 2020: $2,090,336Expenses 2020: $1,965,713Net Income 2020: $124,6232020Revenue 2021: $2,507,504Expenses 2021: $2,160,397Net Income 2021: $347,1072021Revenue 2022: $2,470,041Expenses 2022: $2,209,157Net Income 2022: $260,8842022Revenue 2023: $2,745,644Expenses 2023: $2,801,262Net Income 2023: -$55,6182023Revenue 2024: $3,284,579Expenses 2024: $3,087,241Net Income 2024: $197,3382024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$2,470,041
Expenses$2,209,157
Net Income$260,884
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Mar 15, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,470,041
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Seeds is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established to implement local solutions to global issues at the intersection of ecology, education, and design.

Implement local solutions to global issues at the intersection of ecology, education, and design.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$751,465$1,537,621▲ $786,156
Accounts Receivable$145,269$160,269▲ $15,000
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,611$27,662▲ $26,051
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$10,513$15,351▲ $4,838
Total Assets$908,858$1,780,960▲ $872,102
Other Assets Total-$40,057-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$266,815$824,702▲ $557,887
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$90,481$103,755▲ $13,274
Other Liabilities-$40,057-
Total Liabilities$357,296$968,514▲ $611,218
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$551,562$812,446▲ $260,884
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$551,562$812,446▲ $260,884
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$908,858$1,780,960▲ $872,102

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$26,385$112,589$138,974
Equipment$1,277$19,384$20,661
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay56th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Sarna SalzmanExecutive DiFT$73,886$73,886

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ed BaileyChair
John TaylorChair
Pete MunozVice-chair
Ed SmithDirector
Joey DifrancoDirector
Natasha KossDirector
Michael CocoSecretary
Megan OldsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,227,708
Program Service Revenue
$191,900
Investment Income
$531
Other Revenue
$49,902
All Other Contributions
$567,497
Change in Net Assets
$260,884

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,470,041
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$181,421
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,651,462
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,470,041
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,627,901
Other Expenses$581,256
Total Fundraising Expense$35,698
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,307,223$214,330$32,482$1,554,035
Fees for Services Other$157,439$12,206$150$169,795
Travel$79,372$26,637-$106,009
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$73,866--$73,866
Occupancy$1,465$23,270-$24,735
Insurance$35,405$-12,081-$23,324
Office Expenses$3,188$2,152$161$5,501
Depreciation Depletion-$2,240-$2,240
Other Expenses$13,447$1,955$28$1,955
All Other Expenses$144,091$-144,091--
Total Functional Expenses$2,017,015$156,444$35,698$2,209,157

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,390,578
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,209,157
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,209,157
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$181,421
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Right-of-use Operating Lease$40,057
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The executive director reviews the form 990 prior to filing and provides a copy to the board members to review before filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“There is open discussion on all potential conflicts before the fact. Full disclosure is encouraged and mandated annually. There is also transparency in our financial records with employees in the organization.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Executive director compensation is determined by the entire board of directors and is decided by past performance and compensation surveys of the non-profit sector. Key employee compensation is determined by consensus of the executive director and at least one other key manager. This compensation is decided by past performance and compensation surveys of the non-profit sector.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization's financial statements, governing documents, conflict of interest policy and forms 990 are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Seeds
EIN
38-3482266
Phone
2319470312
Address
PO BOX 2454, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49685

Signing Officer

Name
Sarna Salzman
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2319470312
Signed
2023-03-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sarna Salzman
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
105
Volunteers
35

Preparer

Firm
Baird Cotter and Bishop Pc
Address
134 W HARRIS ST, CADILLAC, MI 49601
Preparer
Kellie a Johnson CPA
Phone
2317759789
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THERE IS OPEN DISCUSSION ON ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS BEFORE THE FACT. FULL DISCLOSURE IS ENCOURAGED AND MANDATED ANNUALLY. THERE IS ALSO TRANSPARENCY IN OUR FINANCIAL RECORDS WITH EMPLOYEES IN THE ORGANIZATION.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FORMS 990 ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,780,960
Liabilities
$968,514
Net assets
$812,446
Revenue
$2,470,041
Expenses
$2,209,157
Net income
$260,884
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.59$0.64$0.95$3.28$3.09$0.20
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.22$0.46$0.76$2.75$2.80$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.78$0.97$0.81$2.47$2.21$0.26
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.91$0.36$0.55$2.51$2.16$0.35
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.56$0.36$0.20$2.09$1.97$0.12
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.31$0.24$0.07$1.51$1.56$0.05
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.32$0.20$0.12$1.15$1.28$0.13
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.55$0.30$0.25$1.63$1.54$0.09
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.49$0.33$0.16$1.46$1.50$0.04
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.42$0.21$0.20$1.55$1.60$0.05
2014XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.50$0.25$0.25$1.60$1.50$0.10
2013Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$0.40$0.25$0.15$1.90$1.83$0.07
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.30$0.22$0.08$1.90$1.92$0.02
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.35$0.25$0.10$2.16$2.16$0.00