EIN 20-3162713

Sowing Seeds For Life

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Sowing Seeds For Life strives to fight hunger by providing food for the hungry, responding to emergencies for those in need, eliminating hunger in the Inland Valley and serving the community with dignity and respect. Since its inception in 2007, it has operated food pantry programs designed to meet the needs of the communities and populations it serves. The programs are comprised of general food pantries.
Total revenues
$4,400,654
2023
Total expenses
$4,395,978
2023
Total assets
$1,211,484
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Sowing Seeds For Life

Since our agency's inception in 2007, we have strived to fight hunger. We do this through the operation of food pantry programs that are designed to meet the needs of the communities and populations we serve. Our programs are comprised of general food pantries along with satellite locations in various cities. Additionally, we offer special distributions for veterans, seniors and persons living with mobility difficulties. We operate a mobile food pantry program that serves students of local colleges and low-income senior living facililties. In delivering our services, we annually provide over 1 million pounds of food free of charge. Ssfl is proud to collaborate with partner agencies to provide wrap around not duplicated services.our clients include infants, children, students, veterans, seniors and homeless individuals. All clients are welcome to receive services which often comprise upwards of two weeks supply of food and hygiene products. By offering items in such abundance clients are able to obtain all needed items in one place while saving food budget monies for other necessities such as rent thus helping them to avoid homelessness.ssel is funded through grants, employee campains, special events, direct donations, corporate and community support.

Who funds Sowing Seeds For Life

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Rose Hills FoundationOperating Support$25,000
Ralph M. Parsons FoundationFor General Support of Food Distribution Programs$25,000
S Mark Taper FoundationGeneral Operating Support.$25,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Sowing Seeds For Life

NameTitleCompensation
Vicki BrownChief Executive Officer$0

Financials for Sowing Seeds For Life

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,376,377
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$24,277
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$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,400,654

Form 990s for Sowing Seeds For Life

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-08990View PDF
2021-122024-02-16990View PDF
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2020-122021-11-01990View PDF
...and 13 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from S Mark Taper Foundation
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from California Community Foundation
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Rose Hills Foundation
October 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from The Rose Hills Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Food banksFood and nutrition programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesFood and nutritionHunger
Characteristics
Receives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1350 Arrow Hwy
La Verne, CA 91750
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
sowingseedsforlife.org/ 
Phone
(909) 293-7735
IRS details
EIN
20-3162713
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K30: Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs
NAICS code, primary
624210: Community Food Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0134360
FTB Entity ID
2766548
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-19
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