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Students for Eco Education and Agriculture Inc

EIN 37-1639971 · Ventura, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak19 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Only 41% of its spending went to programs.
  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 60 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

SEEAGs vision is to inspire our local communities to have a deep appreciation for agriculture and the hands and lands that feed us to ensure the future viability of agriculture in rural and urban communities.SEEAG educates over 10,000 students and community members annually about the importance of local agriculture in schools, during field trips and at special events like Ventura County and Santa Barbara County Farm Days.

Income
$806,196
Spending
$912,240
Spent on programs
41%
Reserves
-0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
13

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 19 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 227% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    41% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 60 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $193,556 spent. Farm-to-Food Lab is a three part educational experience, including a field trip to a working farm, where students learn about everything from the science of growing our food to its nutritional values and impact on our bodies. Farm-to-Food Lab is a living laboratory where students dive into water, plant, and soil science activities. The Farm-to-Food Lab Program is aligned with 3rd-grade NGSS standards and is offered free of charge to all schools, including bus reimbursements to and from our farm locations.3,550 Unduplicated 3rd Grade Students
  2. $86,783 spent. SEEAGs education programs educate, inspire and empower youth and the greater community to understand and value local agriculture.
  3. $55,400 spent. The STEM Careers Pathways in Agriculture program immerses high school students in the diverse world of agriculture, offering them hands-on experience in agronomy, technology, and engineering through classroom labs and real-world exposure during field trips. Students explore career opportunities, align their strengths with industry roles, and gain insights into relevant degrees and certifications. By the program's end, they will have discovered a variety of career options, connected with industry professionals, and learned about educational pathways, leaving the program ready to pursue their future in agriculture.500 Unduplicated High School Students
  4. $24,613 spent. Farm Day Every Day is a year-round initiative that connects communities with local farms. Building on our annual Farm Day events in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, this program offers ongoing opportunities for community engagement and education. Through monthly farm tours, online learning resources, and our signature Farm Day events, participants gain a deeper understanding of our local food systems and the people who grow their food.12,000 Community Members of All Ages
  5. $12,353 spent. The Youth Wellness Initiative is designed to educate and empower students and their families to embrace healthy lifestyles by understanding the robust connection between agriculture and our health and wellness. With a focus on nutrition, this initiative is threefold: it informs our Farm-to-Food Lab program, hosts monthly produce pop up events at schools, and offers online resources for ongoing support. 2,200 Unduplicated Elementary School Students & Family Members

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2013.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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