EIN 10-8267613

Seeding Labs

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
12
City
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
We offer access to high‐quality scientific instruments, lab equipment, and supplies donated by pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and manufacturing companies to carefully screened laboratories and measure the impact of that sustainable re‐use.
Also known as...
Seeding Labs A Non-Profit Corporation
Total revenues
$2,853,182
2023
Total expenses
$3,032,062
2023
Total assets
$5,705,305
2023
Num. employees
12
2023

Program areas at Seeding Labs

Seeding Labs leverages its network of 200+ donors (including equipment manufacturers, life science companies, universities, and individuals) to significantly increase access to laboratory equipment and supplies for scientists and university students in developing countries. In 2023, Seeding Labs supported 6 institutions across 5 countries with more than 14 tons of laboratory equipment and supplies. Since 2008, 111 institutions across 40 countries have received equipment from Seeding Labs with A fair market value of $13.7m, benefitting approximately 3,000 researchers and 230,000 students.

Who funds Seeding Labs

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Blackbaud Giving FundGeneral Support$234,596
Schlumberger FoundationEducational/research Grant$150,000
Agilent Technologies FoundationSupport To Provide Research Equipment and Supplies To Scientists and Their Institutions in Low- and Middle-Income Countries To Build Research Infrastructure and Support A Stem-Ready Workforce.$25,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Seeding Labs

NameTitleCompensation
Leah G. LindsayVice President of External Relations
Melissa P. Wu, PhDPresident and Chief Executive Officer$107,247
David QualterVice President of Operations$108,621
Rick ShermanVice President of Philanthropy
Christina Viola SrivastavaVice President of Programs
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Seeding Labs

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,191,143
Program services$650,205
Investment income and dividends$3,084
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$8,750
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,853,182

Form 990s for Seeding Labs

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-04990View PDF
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-10-26990View PDF
2020-122021-10-01990View PDF
2019-122021-02-09990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 11, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Agilent Technologies Foundation
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $234,596 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,681 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Research centersCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
Conducts researchOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
25 Dorchester Ave 51914
Boston, MA 02127
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Suffolk County, MA
Website URL
seedinglabs.org/ 
Phone
(617) 500-3014
Facebook page
seedinglabs 
Twitter profile
@seedinglabs 
IRS details
EIN
10-8267613
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2007
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U00: Science and Technology Research: General
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0294974
FTB Entity ID
6318114
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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