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Vladas Seeds of Life

EIN 47-4767770 · Temecula, CA

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

What it says it does

RECONNECTING FAMILIES TO FOSTER HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND RELATIONSHIPS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

Independent board
18 of 25
4 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no 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
0 of 5
Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10
Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5
Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10
Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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

Programs described in its return (3)

$10,495 spent. The Little Sprouts program makes donations to public libraries, schools and other organizations represent more than just a practical solution for accessing seeds; they are a catalyst for positive change within our communities. By promoting sustainability, encouraging healthy living, and fostering quality family time, these initiatives are sowing the seeds of a brighter, more resilient future.
Project "America Dines-In" is a monthly speaking, cooking and dining event organized on a local and regional level in an effort to bring awareness on how proper nutrition, well connected families and communities can impact physical, emotional and psychological well-being of our youth and society in general.
Our "Cooking & Kids" project produces and provides free quality family programs to over 377 public access TV stations in 46 states, inclusive of the District of Columbia and Cape Town, South Africa. The overall goal of the program is to teach kids and families important life skills, such as cooking, gardening and promoting healthy, quality family time. Based on the 2024 reports, the program is made available to over 29,228,817 households in the United States and beyond.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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