Seedco

What Seedco does

Seedco is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1987 and headquartered in New York, operating across six states (New York, Maryland, Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia, and Connecticut) with regional offices in New York, Memphis, and Baltimore. The organization delivers two core program portfolios: Workforce Development, which provides long-term career case management (approximately two-year engagement) to help individuals with barriers to employment obtain, retain, and advance in jobs, and Work and Family Supports, which helps low-income families enroll in public and private benefits such as health insurance, food assistance, tax credits, and energy assistance. Seedco serves specialized populations including young adults, parents and families, justice-involved individuals, and uninsured individuals, reaching more than 20,000 households annually through 200 employer relationships and 100+ community-based partners.

The organization's flagship technology is EarnBenefits Online (EBO), a proprietary web-based software platform that screens clients for approximately 20 benefits simultaneously, provides case management and reporting, and is configurable for state-specific benefit programs (deployed in Connecticut, Georgia, Tennessee, and Maryland). EBO is licensed to hospitals, FQHCs, social service providers, CBOs, and government agencies, and has helped 219,000+ households access over $307 million in income-enhancing benefits since 2005. Seedco also operates named programs including Strong Fathers, Stronger Families, Mid-South More Than Ready, Linking Yourself and Neighbors to Coverage (LYNC), and Connecting West Tennessee Kids to Coverage.

Seedco is a 501(c)(3) that does not charge end users for services; revenue is generated through government grants (U.S. Department of Labor, HHS, CMS, DOJ), state and local government funding, foundation grants, and individual donations. Since 2017, Seedco has operated as an affiliate of Acacia Network while maintaining its own board, leadership, and brand. The organization is led by Executive Director Keith Rasmussen and governed by an independent Board of Directors.

Name

Seedco

Legal name

Seedco

Website

https://seedco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Seedco is a national nonprofit founded in 1987 that delivers workforce development and benefits enrollment services across six U.S. states, serving 20,000+ households annually through its proprietary EarnBenefits Online platform, 200 employer partners, and 100+ community-based organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: Seedco operates primarily through government grants from federal agencies including U.S. Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and Department of Justice. Also receives foundation funding.
2. Donations: Accepts donations from individuals and organizations to support programs and services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Seedco is a national nonprofit that provides workforce development and work-and-family support services to underserved communities, delivered through two core program portfolios. Its offerings include benefits and health insurance enrollment, long-term career case management (approximately two years of engagement), financial coaching, employment services, fatherhood programs, and justice re-entry support, anchored by its proprietary EarnBenefits Online (EBO) web-based screening platform that screens clients for roughly 20 benefits at a time.

Product overview

Seedco is a national nonprofit organization that operates two core program portfolios: Workforce Development and Work and Family Supports. The organization's flagship technology product is EarnBenefits Online (EBO), a proprietary web-based software platform for rapid benefit eligibility determination, application assistance, case management, and reporting. EBO serves as a comprehensive screening tool that can evaluate clients for approximately 20 benefits simultaneously including health insurance, food assistance, tax credits, and energy assistance. Seedco delivers direct services through multiple program offerings including employment services, case management, financial coaching, and health insurance enrollment assistance. Programs are tailored to regional needs across six states (Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, New York, Tennessee, and Arkansas), with state-specific versions of EBO deployed in Connecticut and Georgia. Notable programs include Strong Fathers, Stronger Families (responsible fatherhood), Mid-South More Than Ready (justice re-entry), Connecting West Tennessee Kids to Coverage, and LYNC health insurance navigation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EarnBenefits Online (EBO): Seedco's proprietary web-based benefits screening software tool that provides rapid and accurate benefit eligibility determination, application assistance, case management, and reporting for public and private benefits including health insurance, food assistance, tax credits, and energy assistance.
• Strong Fathers, Stronger Families (SFSF)
• Mid-South More Than Ready (MSMTR)
• Linking Yourself and Neighbors to Coverage (LYNC)

Products and services

• EarnBenefits Online (EBO) Seedco's proprietary web-based software tool for rapid and accurate benefit eligibility determination, application assistance, case management, and reporting. EBO serves as a one-stop shop for clients, screening on average for 20 benefits at a time across health insurance, food assistance, tax credits, and energy assistance. It is licensed to and used by hospitals, FQHCs, social service providers, CBOs, and government agencies.
• Workforce Development Programs Long-term career case management model helping individuals with barriers to employment obtain, retain, and advance in jobs. Includes employment services, job placement, career advancement, and connections to training and education across six states.
• Work and Family Supports Programs Programs that help low-income families successfully enroll in benefits and assistance programs and move toward self-sufficiency, anchored by Seedco's EarnBenefits Online software for comprehensive benefits screening and enrollment assistance.
• Benefits and Health Insurance Enrollment Services Programs that enhance access to benefits and health insurance for individuals and families moving toward self-sufficiency, including education, outreach, and in-person assistance with enrollment in Medicaid, CHIP, and ACA marketplace plans.
• Case Management Services Comprehensive long-term case management services with an engagement period of approximately two years, integrating work and family supports with focus on job retention and advancement and ongoing follow-up.
• Financial Coaching Programs Programs that empower and educate individuals to build assets and plan for their futures, including financial literacy and money management guidance.
• Employment Services Workforce services aligning job-seeker potential with employer needs, featuring job readiness, credential opportunities, focus on local in-demand sectors, and growing employer relationships.
• Strong Fathers, Stronger Families (SFSF) Responsible fatherhood program supporting fathers and father figures to build strong father/child relationships, establish positive co-parenting skills, and increase economic stability through workshops, trainings, and job search services. Operates in New York, Memphis/Shelby County TN, Tipton County TN, and Crittenden County AR.
• Mid-South More Than Ready (MSMTR) Justice re-entry program providing evidence-based workshops, mentoring services, workforce development supports, education and training programs, and housing and substance abuse referrals for returning citizens pre- and post-release in the Memphis/Shelby County area.
• Linking Yourself and Neighbors to Coverage (LYNC) Health insurance enrollment assistance program providing trained and certified Navigators to help uninsured consumers find affordable and comprehensive health coverage in ten counties in West Tennessee.
• Connecting West Tennessee Kids to Coverage Outreach, education, and enrollment activities connecting families to Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Shelby and Tipton Counties, Tennessee.
• West Baltimore Career Pathways Collaborative Program engaging local employers, service providers, and correctional agencies to establish career pathways for individuals leaving the criminal justice system, implementing training and placement in locally in-demand sectors including manufacturing and construction.
• SNAP Outreach Program Program helping Baltimore area residents access vital food benefits through outreach, eligibility screenings, and application assistance at community-based sites with culturally competent services.
• Maryland Health Connection Partnership Official partnership with Maryland Health Connection providing enrollment assistance with health and dental insurance. Certified Enrollment Counselors guide consumers through plan options, including eligibility determination for tax credits.
• Georgia EarnBenefits Online Georgia-specific version of Seedco's EarnBenefits Online software helping low-income families enroll in public benefits including PeachCare, SNAP, TANF, with screening for over 20 benefit programs.
• Arkansas Programs (West Memphis) Seedco programs in Crittenden County, Arkansas focused on West Memphis, including Strong Fathers, Stronger Families Mid-South, in partnership with Arkansas Workforce Centers at the Arkansas State University Mid-South campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 219,000 households accessed over $307 million in income-enhancing benefits since 2005 via EBO
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Acacia NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017In 2017, Seedco became an affiliate of Acacia Network, the leading Latino integrated care nonprofit in the nation. Acacia Network provides integrated services including primary care, mental health, housing, and workforce development. Seedco operates as an affiliate while maintaining its own programs and identity.
• Baltimore Mayor's Office of Human Services - ReEntry DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in West Baltimore Career Pathways Collaborative providing services to justice-involved individuals.
• Bon Secours Community WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner in outreach and service delivery for SNAP outreach and workforce programs in West Baltimore. Collaborates on West Baltimore Career Pathways Collaborative.
• BronxWorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Strong Fathers, Stronger Families program in New York City.
• STRIVEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Strong Fathers, Stronger Families program, hosting East Harlem site.
• CASH Campaign of MarylandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on SNAP outreach in Maryland, disseminating information and providing eligibility screenings.
• Memphis/Shelby County Workforce Investment NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional workforce development partner in Memphis area.
• Greater Memphis Alliance for a Competitive WorkforcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional workforce partnership in Memphis.
• United Way of the Mid-SouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeedco selected as Care Coordination Hub for United Way's Driving the Dream initiative, serving as a hub for 2Gen whole family service delivery.
• JobsFirstNYCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in workforce development initiatives, particularly around youth employment programs.
• MDRCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and evaluation partner, including for the Bridging Access to Benefits and Care program and Strong Fathers, Stronger Families evaluation.
• St. Ann's Corner of Harm Reduction (SACHR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Bridging Access to Benefits and Care program serving opioid-dependent population in the Bronx.
• Social FinancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in workforce development research and innovative financing models, including CareerLift pilot program.
• NYC Center for Youth EmploymentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in CareerLift initiative for youth employment in New York City.
• Uncommon GoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrooklyn-based online retailer partnered through NYC Employer Resource Network to support seasonal workforce with resume assistance and resources.
• Artistic NoiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in youth art program exploring effects of gun violence, hosting paid art workshops for young adults in Washington Heights and Inwood.
• Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center (ESAHEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth education partner in Maryland operations.
• Triangle Health AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership in North Carolina region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• STRIVE: National workforce development nonprofit serving individuals with barriers to employment through job readiness training, placement, and retention. Directly comparable to Seedco in mission, target population, and employer-driven placement model.
• Goodwill Industries International: Largest workforce development nonprofit in the U.S., providing job training, placement, and support services across a national footprint. Comparable in employer relationships, training methodology, and populations served.
• Year Up: Workforce development nonprofit focused on young adults ages 18-24 from low-income communities, providing technical and professional skills training. Directly comparable in target demographic, employer engagement model, and youth employment focus.
• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free technology training and career development to individuals from underserved communities. Comparable in workforce training methodology, employer partnerships, and population served.
• America Works: Workforce development company providing job placement, training, and retention services to welfare recipients, ex-offenders, and other disadvantaged populations. Directly comparable in employment services delivery model and re-entry focus.

Broad incumbents

• National Urban League: Large historic civil rights and social services organization providing workforce development, education, housing, and health services to underserved communities. Comparable in multi-state service delivery and community-based workforce programs at significantly larger scale.

Others

• Acacia Network: Parent affiliate of Seedco since 2017, providing integrated care services including primary care, mental health, housing, and workforce development. Provides a structural and strategic comparison point for Seedco's integrated service approach and a benchmark for parent-affiliate governance.
• MDRC: Nonprofit social policy research organization that partners with Seedco on program evaluation, including Bridging Access to Benefits and Care and Strong Fathers, Stronger Families. Comparable in evidence-based approach and workforce development research expertise.

Emerging players

• JobsFirstNYC: NYC-focused intermediary organization supporting youth employment systems. Comparable as a Seedco partner in youth employment initiatives and in systems-change approach to workforce development in the New York market.

Regional players

• Bon Secours Community Works: West Baltimore-based community development nonprofit providing workforce development, housing, and health services. Comparable as a Seedco partner in the West Baltimore Career Pathways Collaborative and in community-based service delivery for low-income populations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/seedco_org

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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