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Seed Your Future Inc

EIN 88-2593158 · Alexandria, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE HORTICULTURE AND INSPIRE PEOPLE TO PURSUE CAREERS WORKING WITH PLANTS.

Income
$708,296
Spending
$632,490
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
18.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
12

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $215,000 spent. THE SEED TO STEM EDUCATOR IMMERSIVE PROGRAM IS A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO EQUIP HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATORS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, TOOLS, AND REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES NEEDED TO INTEGRATE HORTICULTURE AND PLANT SCIENCE CAREER PATHWAYS INTO THEIR CURRICULA. THE PROGRAM ALIGNS WITH SEED YOUR FUTURE'S MISSION TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE DIVERSE AND REWARDING CAREERS WITHIN HORTICULTURE, PLANT SCIENCES, AND THE BROADER GREEN INDUSTRY. EACH COHORT OF EDUCATORS PARTICIPATES IN A HYBRID MODEL THAT COMBINES VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION WITH IN-PERSON IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES AT HORTICULTURAL BUSINESSES, PUBLIC GARDENS, NURSERIES, AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO EXPLORE THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION DRIVING MODERN HORTICULTURE.
  2. $144,540 spent. GREEN CAREER WEEK IS THE NATIONAL INITATIVE THAT ENCOURAGES HORTICULTURE BUSINESSES TWICE A YEAR TO SET UP FIELD TRIPS, DO SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS AND HIGHLIGHT STAFF VIA SOCIAL MEDIA TO ENSURE STUDENTS IN THEIR LOCAL AREA 1. KNOW THEIR COMPANY 2. REALIZE HORTICULTURE IS A VIABLE INDUSTRY 3. UNDERSTAND THE VARIETY OF CAREERS FOUND IN THE HORTICULTURE INDUSTRY. SYF ALSO CONDUCTS RADIO INTERIVEWS ACROSS THE COUNTRY PROMOTING HORTICUTLURE CAREERS FOR GREEN CAREER WEEK.
  3. $100,000 spent. DIGITAL CAREER EXPLORATION RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS, STUDENTS AND PARENTS. THESE RESOURCES HAVE TO BE MAINTAINED AND EXPANDED. 126 CAREER PROFILES, A WHERE TO STUDY MAP SHOWING THE HORTICULTURE 2 AND 4 YEAR HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS, A DATABASE OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS, HORTICULTURE STEM CAREER VIDEOS, DIY AND PLANT POWER VIDEOS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 November 2022.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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