Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance Inc
- Assets
- $238.4k
- Revenue
- $49.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Founding
- 08/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-5661943
Organization Overview
Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance Inc, operating under the name Seeds In Common, is located in Scottsdale, AZ. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Seeds In Common employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seeds In Common is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Seeds In Common generated $49.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $164.6k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE AND POTENTIAL OF LOCALLY GROWN SEEDS TO ASSURE AN ABUNDANT UNCONTAMINATED, DIVERSE AND RESILIENT SUPPLY OF REGIONALLY ADAPTED SEEDS THROUGHOUT THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEST AND BEYOND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GENERAL PROGRAM: AS AN EDUCATION-BASED ORGANIZATION, WE PRIORITIZE SHARING KNOWLEDGE TO INCREASE WELL-BEING FOR INDIVIDUALS IN COMMUNITY TO ENSURE HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS. WE DO THROUGH OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS, FREELY SHARING OUR EDUCATION MATERIALS AND RESOURCES, OUR MONTHLY ONLINE COMMUNITY SEED STORY EVENTS, MICROGRANT OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS, ADVISORY COUNCILS, AND LEVERAGING OUR 501C3 STATUS TO COLLABORATE WITH GRASSROOTS PARTNERS IN GRANT REQUESTS.
OTHER PROGRAMS: CONSERVATION AND PARADIGM SHIFT.
SEED SCHOOL/GRAIN SCHOOL - EDUCATION: RMSA SPECIALIZES IN SEED-SAVING EDUCATION, WHICH WE OFFER THROUGH ON-LOCATION COURSES, AND STARTING IN 2020, WE BEGAN LIVE CLASSES VIRTUALLY. IN 2021, WE HELD A MIX OF ONLINE AND IN PERSON EDUCATION INCLUDING 2 MULTI-DAY ONLINE COURSES, ONE ONLINE WORKSHOP, 3 IN PERSON GRAIN GROWING WORKSHOPS WITH PARTNERS, 1 SEED SCHOOL IN A DAY AND 1 GRAIN SCHOOL IN A DAY. IN 2023, WE OFFERED THREE ONLINE COURSES.: SEED SCHOOL 101, GRAIN SCHOOL 101, AND A MILLING AND BAKING WORKSHOP.
NETWORK: OUR NETWORK PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE GENERAL OPERATION OF THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING: STAFF SALARIES, CONTRACTOR PAYMENTS, BOARD OF DIRECTOR STIPENDS, ADMINISTRATION, OPERATING COSTS, FUNDRAISING, GRANT RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS, AND YEAR END OF APPEALS. WE ALSO MAINTAIN CONNECTION WITH OUR NETWORK AND EXPAND OUR REACH TO SEED SAVERS BY OFFERING FREE SEED-SAVING AND GRAIN-GROWING RESOURCES, TOOLS, AND EDUCATION. OUR HERITAGE GRAIN MANUAL IS AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE RESEARCH COLLECTED ON THE MOST SUCCESSFUL GRAINS STUDIED IN THE HERITAGE GRAIN TRIALS PROGRAM. WE ALSO OFFER ALL OF OUR EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO THE PUBLIC FOR ANYONE TO LEARN AND FACILITATE MORE INTEREST IN INDIVIDUAL SEED SAVING EFFORTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shannon Francis Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $3,269 |
Joseluiz Ortiz Board Member | Trustee | 40 | $1,350 |
Valentina Valdez Board Member | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Keley Weston Board Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $227 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $49,861 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $50,088 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $866 |
| Investment income | $392 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,000 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$11 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $49,335 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $409 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $17,213 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,620 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,439 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $97,027 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,087 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $20 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,336 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $2,340 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,691 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,842 |
| Information technology | $2,708 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $362 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,605 |
| Insurance | $1,370 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $164,630 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $230,863 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,517 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $238,380 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,209 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,209 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,911 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $226,260 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $238,380 |