Civic Intelligence

American Seed Research Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 52-6054120

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Sep 11, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.SEEDRESEARCH.ORG
1701 Duke Street No 275Alexandria, VA 22314

(703) 837-8140

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

90th percentile

0.97x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

7th percentile

-44%

Higher net margin than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

50th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 50% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

8th percentile

-25%

Faster asset growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

100th percentile

18938%

Faster revenue growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets72nd percentile

Assets

Down

$679,802

Down $222,403 (-25%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$550,753

Down $58,340 (-9.6%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$129,049

Down $164,063 (-56%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue90th percentileNet Margin7th percentile

Revenue

Up

$133,264

Up $132,564 (+18938%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$191,716

Up $191,495 (+86649%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$58,452

Down $58,931 (-12303%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth8th percentile

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

$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

2019

Assets$679,802
Liabilities$129,049
Net Assets$550,753
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth100th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2019

Revenue$133,264
Expenses$191,716
Net Income-$58,452
Open 2019 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Sep 11, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$133,264
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 biology & help benefit the seed industry, farmer and consumers.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$631,298$0▼ $631,298
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$0$584,316▲ $584,316
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$90,839$71,563▼ $19,276
Pledges and Grants Receivable$180,068$19,500▼ $160,568
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$4,423▲ $4,423
Total Assets$902,205$679,802▼ $222,403
Liabilities
Grants Payable$230,774$128,711▼ $102,063
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$62,338$338▼ $62,000
Total Liabilities$293,112$129,049▼ $164,063
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$555,438$497,143▼ $58,295
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$53,655$53,610▼ $45
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$609,093$550,753▼ $58,340
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$902,205$679,802▼ $222,403

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$4,423-$4,423

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2019$50,206-▲ $326-$50,532
2018$50,206---$50,206
2017$50,120-▲ $86-$50,206
2016$50,096-▲ $24-$50,120
2015$50,000-▲ $96-$50,096
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay50th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Glenn Austin1st Past President
Curtis WiltsePresident
Teresa MitzelVice President
Brad JohnsonDirector
Cecilia Chi-hamDirector
Clayton OsburnDirector
Dave BubeckDirector
Doug MillerDirector
Jesse PolandDirector
Marc CoolDirector
Samantha ThomasDirector
Sarah SmithDirector
Shannon LathamDirector
Ann B JorssSecretary/treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,500
Program Service Revenue
$131,300
Investment Income
$464
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,500
Change in Net Assets
$-58,452

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$133,264
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$133,264
Total Revenue per Form 990
$133,264
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$149,352
Other Expenses$42,364
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$145,352--$145,352
Fees for Services Accounting-$22,880-$22,880
Fees for Services Management$9,700$300-$10,000
Other Expenses$4,978--$4,978
Grants to Domestic Individuals$4,000--$4,000
Fees for Services Other-$3,197-$3,197
Office Expenses-$1,059-$1,059
Advertising-$250-$250
Total Functional Expenses$164,030$27,686$0$191,716

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$191,716
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$191,716
Total Expenses per Form 990$191,716
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
University of California - DavisDavis, CA501(c)(3)Research Grant$105,000
Iowa State University of Schience and TechnologyAmes, IA501(c)(3)Research Grant$31,750
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
No
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
Yes
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 NO 275, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314

Signing Officer

Name
Ann B Jorss
Title
Secretary/treasurer
Phone
7038378140
Signed
2020-09-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ann B Jorss
Formed
1959
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
0
Volunteers
13

Preparer

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

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, 2019, management did not identify any uncertainty in income taxes requiring recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.”

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 498 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd00
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt062338
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt0338
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd00
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0ENCOURAGE RESEARCH IN PLANT & SEED BIOLOGY & HELP BENEFIT THE SEED INDUSTRY, FARMER AND CONSUMERS.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0250
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt0250
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt01500
IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd01
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd01
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0ANN B JORSS
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum07038378140
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt01701 DUKE STREET NO 275
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0ALEXANDRIA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0VA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd022314
IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd00
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0584316
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd00
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd00
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd01
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd00
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd00
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd00
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd00
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd00
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd00
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt01500
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0149352
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt0464
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt042364
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0131300
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-58452
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt0191716
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt0133264
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd01
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd00
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd00
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd01
IRS990/Desc0GRANTS - RESEARCH - TO DEVELOP NEW TECHNIQUES AND IMPROVE TECHNOLOGY IN THE FIELD OF SEED TECHNOLOGY. WE SUPPORT BASIC SEED RESEARCH, WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR APPLICATION TO MORE THAN ONE CROP SPECIES.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind01
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd00
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd00
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd00
IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt053655
IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt053610
IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd01
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd00
IRS990/EmployeeCnt00
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/ExpenseAmt0154552
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd00
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd00
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt022880
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt022880
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0300
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/ProgramServicesAmt09700
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt010000
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03197
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt03197
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd00
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt01.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt11.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt21.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt31.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt41.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt51.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt61.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt71.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt81.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt91.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt101.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt111.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt121.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt131.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd7X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd8X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd9X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd10X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd11X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd12X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0CURTIS WILTSE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1TERESA MITZEL
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2GLENN AUSTIN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3DAVE BUBECK
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4CECILIA CHI-HAM
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5MARC COOL
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6BRAD JOHNSON
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7SHANNON LATHAM
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8DOUG MILLER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm9CLAYTON OSBURN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm10JESSE POLAND
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm11SARAH SMITH
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm12SAMANTHA THOMAS
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm13ANN B JORSS
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1VICE PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt21ST PAST PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt10DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt11DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt12DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt13SECRETARY/TREASURER
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd00
IRS990/FormationYr01959
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd00
IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/FSAuditedInd01
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt013
IRS990/GrantAmt0145352
IRS990/GrantsPayableGrp/BOYAmt0230774
IRS990/GrantsPayableGrp/EOYAmt0128711
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt04000
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt04000
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0145352
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt0145352
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd01
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd00
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt0133264
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd00
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd01
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd01
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt013
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd00
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt0464
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0464
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/BOYAmt090839
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt071563
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt01
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt04423
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt04423
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0IL
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd00
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd00
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd01
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0TO 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.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd00
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt0609093
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt0550753
IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0555438
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0497143
IRS990/NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd0X
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01059
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt01059
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0STUDENT EXPENSES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt04978
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt04978
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt0180068
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt019500
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0ANN B JORSS
IRS990/PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt0112
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0MEMBERSHIP DUES
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0131300
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0131300
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0OPERATION STUDENT CONNECTION - TO ENCOURAGE GRADUATE STUDENTS MAJORING IN SEED SCIENCE TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH PROGRAMS RELATED TO SEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt05278
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0SCHOLARSHIPS - THE PURPOSES FOR THE SCHOLARSHIPS IS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH IN PLANT AND SEED BIOLOGY. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PRESENT A RESEARCH PAPER FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING THAT PRESENT VARIOUS RESEARCH TOPICS THAT INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO FUNDAMENTAL SEED BIOLOGY, SEED TECHNOLOGY, SEED PRODUCTION, AND SEED HEALTH.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt04200
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/GrantAmt04000
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt00
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt052
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0221
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0648
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0479
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0221
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0700
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-58452
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt0131300
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0631298
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt091154
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt091154
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01500
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt096404
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt03050
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt05100
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt0106054
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0464
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt052
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0455
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0107
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0224
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt01302
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0131300
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0151286
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0141500
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0183318
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt0607404
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0464
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt052
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0455
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0107
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0224
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/TotalAmt01302
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00.00180
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct00.00120
IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct00.87060
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct00.87950
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt0622304
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt091154
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/TotalAmt091154
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0132800
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0247690
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0144550
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0188418
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt0713458
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0133264
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt052
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0248145
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0144657
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0188642
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt0714760
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt050206
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt050532
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt0326
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt050206
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt050206
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt050120
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt050206
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt086
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt050096
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt050120
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt024
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt050000
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt050096
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt096
IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt0191716
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt04423
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt04423
IRS990ScheduleD/PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct00.98950
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt0133264
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, 2019, MANAGEMENT DID NOT IDENTIFY ANY UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES REQUIRING RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART V, LINE 4:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct00.01050
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt04423
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt0191716
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0133264
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0133264
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0191716
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt0105000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt131750
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc1501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0RESEARCH GRANT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1RESEARCH GRANT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - DAVIS
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCHIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN0943067788
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN1421143702
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt01850 RESEARCH PARK DRIVE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt1505 MORRILL ROAD
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0DAVIS
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm1AMES
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd1IA
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd095618
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd150011
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ONCE THE GRANT IS APPROVED, AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SSF AND THE RECIPIENT OUTLINES THE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EACH PARTY AS WELL AS HOW THE FUNDS ARE TO BE USED. THIS AGREEMENT IS SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES. FINAL REPORTS ARE REQUIRED FROM THE GRANTEES PRIOR TO FINAL PAYMENT OF THE GRANT.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleI/Total501c3OrgCnt02
IRS990ScheduleI/TotalOtherOrgCnt00
IRS990ScheduleJ/AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/EquityBasedCompArrngmInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/InitialContractExceptionInd00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleJ/SeverancePaymentInd00
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ANN B. JORSS, SECRETARY/TREASURER, IS LISTED IN PART VII, SECTION A. HOWEVER, SHE IS COMPENSATED BY THE AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION (ASTA), A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(6), FOR SERVICES SHE PROVIDED TO SSF. COMPENSATION OF THE CEO/PRESIDENT IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR ALL OTHER STAFF, USING COMPARATIVE DATA, WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2015.
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 3

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$679,802
Liabilities
$129,049
Net assets
$550,753
Revenue
$133,264
Expenses
$191,716
Net income
-$58,452
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