Civic Intelligence

Seed Science Foundation

EIN 52-6054120 • 501(c)3 • Alexandria, VA

Profile

To encourage research in plant and seed biology and to facilitate the transfer of resulting technology to benefit the seed industry, farmer and consumers on a global basis.

1701 Duke Street 274Alexandria, VA 22314

www.seedresearch.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

53rd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 53% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

80th percentile

28%

Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

53rd percentile

4.5%

Faster asset growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

56th percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets53rd percentile

Assets

Up

$946,919

Up $41,188 (+4.5%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$23,424

Down $3,084 (-12%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$923,495

Up $44,272 (+5.0%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin80th percentile

Revenue

Up

$144,246

Up $14,173 (+11%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$103,674

Up $21,215 (+26%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$40,572

Down $7,042 (-15%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth53rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $598,423Liabilities 2010: $19,250Net Assets 2010: $579,1732010Assets 2011: $650,003Liabilities 2011: $26,480Net Assets 2011: $623,5232011Assets 2012: $655,936Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $655,9362012Assets 2013: $648,372Liabilities 2013: $4,849Net Assets 2013: $643,5232013Assets 2014: $696,265Liabilities 2014: $199,913Net Assets 2014: $496,3522014Assets 2015: $740,804Liabilities 2015: $214,836Net Assets 2015: $525,9682015Assets 2016: $698,790Liabilities 2016: $238,981Net Assets 2016: $459,8092016Assets 2017: $704,839Liabilities 2017: $138,582Net Assets 2017: $566,2572017Assets 2018: $902,205Liabilities 2018: $293,112Net Assets 2018: $609,0932018Assets 2019: $679,802Liabilities 2019: $129,049Net Assets 2019: $550,7532019Assets 2020: $698,894Liabilities 2020: $97,818Net Assets 2020: $601,0762020Assets 2021: $788,296Liabilities 2021: $75,928Net Assets 2021: $712,3682021Assets 2022: $864,990Liabilities 2022: $33,381Net Assets 2022: $831,6092022Assets 2023: $905,731Liabilities 2023: $26,508Net Assets 2023: $879,2232023Assets 2024: $946,919Liabilities 2024: $23,424Net Assets 2024: $923,4952024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$946,919
Liabilities$23,424
Net Assets$923,495
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth56th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KExpenses 2010: $181,7362010Revenue 2011: $205,343Expenses 2011: $160,993Net Income 2011: $44,3502011Expenses 2012: $151,9312012Expenses 2013: $205,4532013Revenue 2014: $196,257Expenses 2014: $139,625Net Income 2014: $56,6322014Revenue 2015: $182,187Expenses 2015: $152,571Net Income 2015: $29,6162015Revenue 2016: $188,642Expenses 2016: $254,801Net Income 2016: -$66,1592016Revenue 2017: $144,657Expenses 2017: $38,209Net Income 2017: $106,4482017Revenue 2018: $700Expenses 2018: $221Net Income 2018: $4792018Revenue 2019: $133,264Expenses 2019: $191,716Net Income 2019: -$58,4522019Revenue 2020: $149,106Expenses 2020: $98,752Net Income 2020: $50,3542020Revenue 2021: $144,442Expenses 2021: $49,637Net Income 2021: $94,8052021Revenue 2022: $143,573Expenses 2022: $61,046Net Income 2022: $82,5272022Revenue 2023: $130,073Expenses 2023: $82,459Net Income 2023: $47,6142023Revenue 2024: $144,246Expenses 2024: $103,674Net Income 2024: $40,5722024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$144,246
Expenses$103,674
Net Income$40,572
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$946,919
Liabilities
$23,424
Net assets
$923,495
Revenue
$144,246
Expenses
$103,674
Net income
$40,572
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.47$0.23$9.23$1.44$1.04$0.41
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.06$0.27$8.79$1.30$0.82$0.48
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.65$0.33$8.32$1.44$0.61$0.83
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.88$0.76$7.12$1.44$0.50$0.95
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.99$0.98$6.01$1.49$0.99$0.50
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.80$1.29$5.51$1.33$1.92$0.58
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$9.02$2.93$6.09$0.01$0.00$0.00
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.05$1.39$5.66$1.45$0.38$1.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.99$2.39$4.60$1.89$2.55$0.66
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.41$2.15$5.26$1.82$1.53$0.30
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.96$2.00$4.96$1.96$1.40$0.57
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.48$0.05$6.44$2.05
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.56$0.00$6.56$1.52
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.50$0.26$6.24$2.05$1.61$0.44
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.98$0.19$5.79$1.82
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$215,356
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To encourage research in plant and seed biology and to facilitate the transer of resulting technology to benefit the seed industry, farmer and consumers on a global basis.

Encourage research in plant & seed biorogy & help benefit the seed industry, framers and consumers.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$818,458$870,567▲ $52,109
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$71,388$71,352▼ $36
Accounts Receivable$15,000$5,000▼ $10,000
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$885$0▼ $885
Total Assets$905,731$946,919▲ $41,188
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,000$13,216▲ $3,216
Grants Payable$16,508$10,208▼ $6,300
Total Liabilities$26,508$23,424▼ $3,084
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$826,111$867,787▲ $41,676
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$53,112$55,708▲ $2,596
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$879,223$923,495▲ $44,272
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$905,731$946,919▲ $41,188

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$4,425$4,425

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$53,112-▲ $2,596-$55,708
2023$50,495-▲ $2,617-$53,112
2022$50,535-▲ $682-$50,495
2021$50,530-▲ $5-$50,535
2020$50,532-▼ $2-$50,530
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Curtis Wiltse1st Past President
Dave BubeckPresident
Dr Ric DunkleResearch Vice Chair
Samantha ThomasResearch Vice Chair
Teresa MitzelVice President
Doug MillerDirector
Laurel CarterDirector
Marc CoolDirector
Shannon CarmondyDirector
Tom KochDirector
Ann B JorssSecretary/treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$140,579
Investment Income
$3,667
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$40,572

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$144,246
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$144,246
Total Revenue per Form 990
$144,246
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$80,196
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$23,478
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$50,000--$50,000
Grants to Domestic Orgs$20,000--$20,000
Fees for Services Accounting$1,264$11,372-$12,636
Fees for Services Management$1,000$9,000-$10,000
Conferences and Meetings$512$4,607-$5,119
Grants to Domestic Individuals$3,478--$3,478
Insurance$132$1,192-$1,324
Depreciation Depletion$89$796-$885
Office Expenses-$232-$232
Total Functional Expenses$76,475$27,199$0$103,674

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$103,674
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$103,674
Total Expenses per Form 990$103,674
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Usda-ars Corn Soybean & Wheat Quality Research UnitWooster, OHGovernment AgencyResearch$20,000
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Audit committee
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

“Seed science foundation (ssf) has a service agreement with the american seed trade association (asta), a tax-exempt organization under internal revenue code section 501(c)(6). Ssf received certain management, accounting and administrative services which included the use of personnel, assets and facilities of asta.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“All individuals, companies, or other entities interested in advancing the purposes of ssf shall be eligible for membership therein.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“Each member shall be entitled to one vote on all matters pertaining to ssf's affairs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The secretary/treasurer reviews the draft version of the federal form 990, which is prepared by an outside accounting firm, prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Ssf makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request. Ssf does not have a conflict of interest policy in place.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Seed Science Foundation
EIN
52-6054120
Phone
7038378140
Address
1701 DUKE STREET 274, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314

Signing Officer

Name
Ann B Jorss
Title
Secretary/treasurer
Phone
7038378140
Signed
2025-08-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ann B Jorss
Formed
1649
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Cbiz Advisors LLC
Address
1899 L STREET NW SUITE 850, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Preparer
Aaron M Fox
Phone
2022274000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Recovery of unspent grant funds 3,700.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“The endowment funds are set up to support research scholarships and programs sponsored by ssf.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“For the year ended december 31, 2024, management did not identify any uncertainty in income taxes requiring recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE SET UP TO SUPPORT RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY SSF.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, MANAGEMENT DID NOT IDENTIFY ANY UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES REQUIRING RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FUNDED RESEARCHERS PROVIDE UPDATES ON A QUARTERLY BASIS TO THE BOARD.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SEED SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SSF) HAS A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION (ASTA), A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(6). SSF RECEIVED CERTAIN MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES WHICH INCLUDED THE USE OF PERSONNEL, ASSETS AND FACILITIES OF ASTA.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ALL INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES, OR OTHER ENTITIES INTERESTED IN ADVANCING THE PURPOSES OF SSF SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP THEREIN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EACH MEMBER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO SSF'S AFFAIRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE SECRETARY/TREASURER REVIEWS THE DRAFT VERSION OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990, WHICH IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM, PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4SSF MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. SSF DOES NOT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN PLACE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5RECOVERY OF UNSPENT GRANT FUNDS 3,700.
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