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    MIP Score

    53

    Environment
    Plant Cultivation

    Wild Seed Project

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    Wild Seed Project

    Environment
    Plant Cultivation
    04101-0501, Portland, MaineView all Portland charities
    EIN: 46-5759154
    Total Assets: $692.3 thousand
    Established in 2014

    Mission

    Wild Seed Project builds awareness of the vital importance of native plants and provides all people with the tools to restore biodiversity in their own communities. The organization equips community members, public officials, and land-holding individuals with the skills and resources needed to collectively repopulate landscapes with native plants that expand wildlife habitat, support biodiversity, and build climate resilience.

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    Basic Information

    Tax-Exempt

    Address

    04101-0501, Portland, Maine

    View all Portland charities

    Founded in

    2014

    EIN

    46-5759154

    Total Assets

    $692.3 thousand

    Mission

    Wild Seed Project builds awareness of the vital importance of native plants and provides all people with the tools to restore biodiversity in their own communities. The organization equips community members, public officials, and land-holding individuals with the skills and resources needed to collectively repopulate landscapes with native plants that expand wildlife habitat, support biodiversity, and build climate resilience.

    Basic Information

    Tax-Exempt

    Address

    04101-0501, Portland, Maine

    View all Portland charities

    Founded in

    2014

    EIN

    46-5759154

    Total Assets

    $692.3 thousand

    UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported

    This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.

    Showing 3 of 4 goals

    Goal 15

    Life on Land

    Goal 4

    Quality Education

    Goal 11

    Sustainable Cities and Communities

    Goal 15

    Life on Land

    Goal 4

    Quality Education

    Goal 11

    Sustainable Cities and Communities

    Goal 13

    Climate Action

    At a Glance

    The Native Seed Center

    The Native Seed Center

    A living example serving to expand access to Northeast native seeds and educate the community.

    Seed Stewardship

    Seed Stewardship

    Growing and distributing over 90 species of hand-collected northeast native seeds.

    Youth & Adult Education

    Youth & Adult Education

    Partnering with schools to integrate native plant ecology into existing curriculum.

    Upcoming Events

    Online: Seeds for a Decolonial Botany

    Online: Seeds for a Decolonial Botany

    2024-11-21

    What does it mean to practice biology as a feminist? To grapple with the colonial and racist histories of modern plant sciences?

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    Online: December Member Q & A

    Online: December Member Q & A

    2024-12-12

    Each month, WSP’s resident plant experts join members on Zoom to answer questions and talk all things native plants.

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    In Person: Seed Sowing at the Native Seed Center - December

    In Person: Seed Sowing at the Native Seed Center - December

    2024-12-13

    Join us for seed saving and sowing. We will learn about the diverse plants that grow and how to prepare them for winter.

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    Our Programs

    Seed Stewardship

    Seed Stewardship

    Growing and distributing over 90 species of hand-collected northeast native seeds.

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    Youth & Adult Education

    Youth & Adult Education

    Integrating native plant ecology into existing curriculum and expanding outdoor learning spaces.

    Learn More
    Applied Ecology

    Applied Ecology

    Partnering to create community seed gardens and restore biodiverse habitats.

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    Volunteer Opportunities

    Become a Seed Steward

    Become a Seed Steward

    Join our team of volunteer seed stewards to help collect, clean, and package native seeds.

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    MIP Score (Beta)

    The MIP Score is in beta! We'd love any feedback you may have.

    The MIP Score and it's methodology is purely used as a way to visualize how a nonprofits public financial data compares against others. It doesn't reflect the unique circumstances and impact that a nonprofit has.The MIP Score should never be used to say one charity is better than another.

    Overall Score

    53

    56

    /100

    Program Expense Ratio

    63.87%

    6

    /20

    Program Revenue Growth

    30.99%

    18

    /20

    Leverage Ratio

    0.02928

    20

    /20

    Working Capital Ratio

    1.102

    10

    /20

    Fundraising Efficiency

    0

    2

    /20

    Latest Filing Data: Form 990

    Fiscal Year:2022

    Source:Source: Self-reported by organization

    Financial Details

    Revenue

    CategoryAmountPercentage
    Contributions, Gifts, and Grants642.6K73.99%
    Program Services203.2K23.39%
    Investment Income10.00%
    Sales of Non-Inventory Assets00.00%
    Other Notable Sources22.14K2.55%
    Total Revenue868.6K100.00%

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