Growthseed Inc

EIN 85-2383061 · IL · NTEE S30

Invitation only Typical grant ~$500 Funds in NY, VT, IL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Growthseed Inc based in IL paid 4 grants totaling $1.7K to 4 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $200 to $500, with a median of $500. Its largest recipients included GiveDirectly, Recycleballs, and StreetWise Partners Inc. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$246,933
Giving (latest yr)
$1,700
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
4
Median grant
$500
Recipients
4
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • GiveDirectly$500
  • Recycleballs$500
  • StreetWise Partners Inc$500
  • Cals Angels$200

Where grants went

  • New York$1,000 · 2 grants
  • Vermont$500 · 1 grant
  • Illinois$200 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (4)

Recycleballs
Williston, VT
Recycling tennis balls sustainably
$500
StreetWise Partners Inc
New York, NY
Donation to help upskill socioeconomically disadvantaged young professionals
$500
GiveDirectly
New York, NY
Propel SNAP Gap Fundraiser to help feed Americans with more nutritious and climate conscious food
$500
Cals Angels
Saint Charles, IL
Charitable donation to support sustainable living for children with cancer
$200

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Growthseed Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Growthseed Inc is classified as a Public & Societal Benefit funder. Civil rights, community improvement, philanthropy, science, and public-policy. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Growthseed Inc reported 4 itemized grants totaling $1.7K. Individual grants ranged from $200 to $500 (median $500).

Recent recipients include GiveDirectly, Recycleballs, StreetWise Partners Inc, among 4 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Growthseed Inc is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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