irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $44KINVESTIGATIONS - PRODUCTION OF COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATIONS INTO ANIMAL FACILITIES IN ORDER TO FACILITATE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF FACTORY FARMS AND OTHER ANIMAL-USE FACILITIES.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Environmental Reporting Initiative
Collects data from the public on environmental concerns related to factory farms, with a focus on impacts to freshwater resources.
Policy Advocacy
Submits public comments to federal agencies such as the EPA and USDA to advocate for stronger regulation of concentrated animal feeding operations and reduced government support for industrial animal agriculture.
Undercover Investigations
Conducts comprehensive investigations into animal facilities to expose cruelty and environmental harm, aiming to raise public awareness about the impacts of factory farming.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Lake and Watershed Monitoring & Assessment 1 activity
- Collecting data on environmental impacts of factory farmsCollects data and information on the environmental impacts of factory farms, with a focus on effects to freshwater resources.
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Animal Protection Advocacy & Campaigns 1 activity
- Conducting undercover investigations of animal facilitiesConducts undercover investigations into animal facilities, including industrial slaughter systems, to expose animal welfare conditions and raise public awareness about the impacts of factory farms and other animal-use facilities.
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Environmental Policy Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Submitting public comments on environmental and agricultural policySubmits formal public comments to federal agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on strategic plans and climate-related initiatives, including the EPA’s FY 2022–2026 draft strategic plan and USDA actions related to the climate crisis.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$363K
Contributions & grants$363K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$143K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$39K
Grants paid out$807
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$270K
Cash$269K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$270K
Liquid reserves22.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +137.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAILEN LABARGE | PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $36K |
board members · 2
- JAMILA SMITH GRAMSEY — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT PARRETT — SECRETARY
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Environmental Protection Agency Government — Submitted public comments on the EPA's draft strategic plan for FY 2022–2026.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Government — Submitted public comments to USDA on addressing the climate crisis.
- USDA Government — Submitted public comments to USDA in response to its request for input on climate policy
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Climate-Focused Food Systems Reform 119 orgsmethodology: climate_focused_food_systems_reformBy advocating for reduced animal agriculture production and government subsidies to factory farms, SEED promotes sustainable food alternatives, because transforming the food system is essential to reducing agriculture’s contribution to the climate crisis and advancing environmental justice.shared approach: Rescue-to-Education Loop →
- Community-Sourced Monitoring for Advocacy 119 orgsmethodology: community_sourced_monitoringBy gathering community-submitted reports, SEED identifies and documents environmental harms from factory farms, because localized, on-the-ground data strengthens advocacy efforts and increases accountability where regulatory oversight is insufficient.shared approach: Rescue-to-Education Loop →
- Investigative Exposure to Drive Systemic Change 119 orgsmethodology: investigative_exposureBy conducting in-depth investigations into animal facilities, SEED increases public awareness of harms caused by factory farms, because evidence-based exposure catalyzes public pressure and policy change that operational secrecy otherwise prevents.shared approach: Rescue-to-Education Loop →
- Multi-Species Justice Framework 119 orgsmethodology: multi_species_justiceBy advancing a multi-species justice framework, SEED challenges the legal and ethical classification of animals and nature as property, because recognizing their inherent rights leads to more equitable and sustainable environmental and animal protection outcomes.shared approach: Rescue-to-Education Loop →
- Nature-Based Solutions for Community Resiliencemethodology: nature_based_solutionsBy implementing nature-based solutions, SEED protects both human and non-human communities from the impacts of environmental degradation and climate change, because restoring and working with natural ecosystems enhances adaptive capacity and reduces systemic harm.