SEEDS & WATER FOUNDATION INC (EIN 473974559) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BENJAMIN BAUMAN

Phone

4199449657

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SEEDS & WATER FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $184K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 51% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $323K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 75% operating deficit.

Mission

HELPING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO BE EFFECTIVE, SUSTAINABLE AND GROW, THROUGH COACHING, CONNECTING AND FUNDING.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $183,955

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $367

TOTAL REVENUE $184,322

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $316,309

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $317,493

Other Expenses $6,769

TOTAL EXPENSES $323,078

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$184,322	$377,711	-0.5%
Expenses	$323,078	$261,476	+0.2%
Net Income	$-138,756	$116,235	-2.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$264,577

Total Directors

$264,577

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BENJAMIN BAUMAN	PRESIDENT & TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$15,361	$139,969
ELIZABETH BAUMAN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$124,608
CHAD BAKER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$184,322	$323,078	$17,571	$-138,756
2024	$377,711	$261,476	$156,327	$116,235
2023	$265,832	$229,759	$40,092	$36,073
2022	$199,331	$213,674	$4,019	$-14,343
2021	$218,372	$203,209	$18,362	$15,163
2020	$189,140	$214,748	$3,199	$-25,608
2019	$177,605	$163,341	$28,807	$14,264
2018	$226,326	$222,064	$14,543	$4,262

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