Seeds Academy an Acton Academy
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
The organization was formed to provide a learner-driven character-based educational environment for children and youth. Its primary purpose is to support the development of independent motivated and responsible learners by offering an innovative educational model that emphasizes real-world learning personal responsibility and the cultivation of strong character traits. The organization exists to empower students to discover their talents develop lifelong skills and grow into confident self-directed individuals who contribute positively to their communities.
- Income
- $145,968
- Spending
- $173,586
- Reserves
- -4.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 89%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 0 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 677% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $153,170 spent. The organization operates a private learner-driven educational program serving children and youth in a mixed-age setting. The program provides an alternative to traditional schooling and is designed to support individualized academic growth character development and the development of independent learning skills. The programs primary activities include daily self-directed academic work in core subjects such as reading writing mathematics and science supported by mentors who facilitate rather than direct instruction. Students engage in project-based learning Socratic discussions entrepreneurial activities and real-world experiences such as student-run business fairs and community presentations. Learners set personal academic goals track progress and participate in regular reflection and portfolio review. The program serves families seeking a non-traditional educational model focused on student autonomy and responsibility. Students are grouped in multi-age studios where peer collaboration leadership development and mentoring across age levels are central components of the learning environment. Measurable outcomes include documented student progress toward individualized academic goals completion of projects and exhibitions of learning demonstrated growth in independence and self-management skills and development of character traits such as responsibility perseverance and collaboration. Student learning is assessed through portfolios mentor observations goal tracking systems and public presentations of work. The organizations overall outcome is to develop capable self-directed learners who demonstrate academic progress strong character and the ability to take ownership of their education and future goals.
Source: Form 990EZ 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 May 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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