Braided Seeds

EIN: 852607807 501(c)(3) Environment

Tukwila, WA

Total Revenue
$312,734
Total Expenses
$306,805
Total Assets
$81,098
Net Assets
$81,098
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Ashleigh Shoecraft
Phone
2063550932
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Braided Seeds, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $313K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

Braided Seeds provides BIPOC opportunities for rest restoration and reconnection to the land. Specific services include distributing free Discover Passes to the BIPOC community partnering with schools to integrate Black-centered environmentalism and nature connection activities into the curriculum sponsoring rest retreats for low-income Black Indigenous and Latine community members resourcing participants with gear leading hiking camping and outdoor trips for BIPOC predominantly Black youth and working with communities to find local ways to connect with the natural world.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $34,750 Revenue: $0

Braided Seeds distributed 615 passes to local and national public lands including Washington State Discover Passes and 101 America the Beautiful National Park Passes. These passes expanded equitable...

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Braided Seeds distributed 615 passes to local and national public lands including Washington State Discover Passes and 101 America the Beautiful National Park Passes. These passes expanded equitable access to public lands. These passes enabled families and individuals to visit parks and natural areas across Washington State and beyond reducing financial barriers to outdoor recreation and environmental learning. Through this program access to outdoor spaces was expanded for approximately 2,339 community members statewide supporting environmental justice by increasing opportunities for historically underrepresented communities to connect with and steward public lands.

Program 2
Expenses: $76,940 Revenue: $672

Braided Seeds facilitated and participated in 12 community days and events designed to expand equitable access to outdoor spaces and environmental learning. Programs included a BIPOC Wilderness First...

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Braided Seeds facilitated and participated in 12 community days and events designed to expand equitable access to outdoor spaces and environmental learning. Programs included a BIPOC Wilderness First Aid WFA course community sponsorship initiatives supporting more than 445 participants and an international Back to the Root learning exchange in Ghana that connected participants to land-based knowledge environmental stewardship practices and cultural heritage. Through our community gear library over 100 community members benefited from borrowing outdoor equipment to safely explore natural areas across Washington State. These efforts advance environmental justice by reducing financial and access barriers to outdoor recreation safety training and environmental engagement for historically underrepresented communities.

Program 3
Expenses: $96,343 Revenue: $9,300

Braided Seeds provided youth-centered outdoor education programs that increase equitable access to nature environmental education and culturally grounded learning opportunities for youth in King...

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Braided Seeds provided youth-centered outdoor education programs that increase equitable access to nature environmental education and culturally grounded learning opportunities for youth in King County and Pierce County. Youth participated in activities such as snowshoeing horseback riding kayaking youth campouts youth farming experiences and other hands-on educational programs that build environmental knowledge and confidence in outdoor spaces. Through partnerships with local organizations Braided Seeds also facilitated ongoing environmental education enrichment and weekly youth reclamation trips. These programs support environmental justice by expanding access to outdoor learning for communities historically excluded from environmental spaces while fostering youth leadership environmental stewardship and meaningful connections to land and place.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $301,103
Program Service Revenue $9,972
Investment Income $1,659
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $312,734

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $173,129
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $208,033
Other Expenses $133,676
TOTAL EXPENSES $306,805

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $312,734 $244,133 +0.3%
Expenses $306,805 $234,211 +0.3%
Net Income $5,929 $9,922 -0.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
5
Volunteers
43

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
0
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
4
$111,349
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Taylor Shoecraft Board President 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charissa Bass Board Vice President 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ashleigh Shoecraft Executive Director 25.00
Key Emp Highest
$49,744 $0 $49,744
Emily Ames Board Treasurer 1.00
$0 $0 $0
Terlona Knife Board Secretary 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Corina Rendon Board Member at Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarijana Clark Board Member at Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brianna Klein Board Member at Large 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vincent Kwan Board Member at Large 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maria Lazaro Community Engagement Coordinator 20.00
Key Emp
$9,329 $0 $9,329
Chioma Uruakpa Youth and Family Programs Coordinator 20.00
Key Emp
$25,008 $0 $25,008
Erandy Bucio-Flores Youth and Family Programs Coordinator 20.00
Key Emp
$27,268 $0 $27,268
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 $312,734 $306,805 $81,098 $5,929
2024 $244,133 $234,211 $75,169 $9,922
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