Mcintosh County Sustainable Environmental and Economic Develop
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
McIntosh Seed is a grass roots community based organization whose work is guided by the social, economic, environment and cultural interest of the community. We provide quality education, business opportunities and environmental protection and restoration.
- Income
- $1.6 million
- Spending
- $991,543
- Spent on programs
- 97%
- Reserves
- 5.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 30
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1597% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
9 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (4)
- $966,227 spent. McIntosh Seed provides opportunities for cultural and heritage tourism groups to collaborate around issues of economic development , heritage and cultural preservation, and policy in order to sustain the culture and heritage of the coastal region.
- McIntosh Seed opened a fresh produce market with fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs all from local farmers. The food systems work provides the community with access to fresh, locally grown produce, food security and help local farmers generate income and expand the market for their products. This program was implemented in conjuction with a food pantry for low-wealth single parent households in order to help families with their need for food.
- McSeed introduced college bound high school students to life inside a community based non-profit organization. We provide programs that promote the development of leadership skills and civic responsibility, while engaging youth in understanding cultural differences. The youth programs also provide students the opportunity to participate in summer jobs.
- MCSEED serves as a bridge between community members and local decision makers by creating opportunities for non-traditional workers to obtain jobs and gain employment skills.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2022.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 December 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 January 2025.
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 November 4, 2026.
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