Seeds of LoveChristian nonprofit · 501(c)(3)
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Supporting Christian organizations, missions and people in need

Faith in action.Help you can verify.

Seeds of Love is a Christian nonprofit that connects generosity with real needs—supporting churches, missionaries, families, vulnerable people and animal shelters in the United States and Latin America.

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Seeds of Love

A small act of love can change an entire story.

Faith takes root when love becomes action.

We serve with compassion, stewardship and integrity.

Why we serve

Love becomes visible when someone decides to act.

Based in Gresham, Oregon, Seeds of Love is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity created to build a trusted bridge between generous people and communities that need practical support.

We support Christian organizations, churches and missionaries locally and abroad; ease financial burdens for people in need; strengthen evangelistic work; and extend care to animal shelters. Our heart is to serve with dignity, accountability and faith.

FoundersLuz Steege & Hector Julian Toro Orozco
IRS recognized501(c)(3) nonprofit
ClassificationPublic charity
Exempt sinceJune 25, 2024
A vehicle trapped beneath collapsed roofing and debris after the Colombia earthquake

Emergency update · Colombia

Standing with Colombia after the earthquake.

Explore verified information and community-provided photographs from affected areas across Colombia. A brief founders’ note shares their personal connection to Cali and Pereira.

Featured fundraiser · Temporary campaign

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How we help

Care that reaches where it is needed most.

We listen first, coordinate with trusted partners and direct resources toward concrete needs.

01

Faith in action

Missions & ministries

Supporting trusted churches, missionaries and Christian leaders who serve and strengthen local communities.

02

Practical response

Humanitarian & family aid

Organized relief for emergencies, financial hardship and vulnerable households through verified local relationships.

03

Every life matters

Animal rescue

Helping authorized shelters and rescuers protect animals and provide food, care and a safer future.

Verified public record

Directory figures updated August 19, 2026. Beneficiary and financial impact totals are published only after partner verification.

5Published partner profiles
4Countries with published profiles
3Program areas
100%Volunteer-led

Our commitment

Help with intention. Serve with integrity.

  1. 01
    Listen

    We understand the need before defining the response.

  2. 02
    Connect

    We mobilize people, resources and trusted partners.

  3. 03
    Walk together

    We build lasting relationships, not isolated actions.

Partners in service

Organizations and ministries we support.

Meet churches, missionaries and community leaders Seeds of Love accompanies. Each profile shares authorized updates, gratitude and the real work being carried out in local communities.

Bogotá, Colombia

Iglesia Bíblica Bautista Maravillosa Gracia

A local church serving families through evangelism, discipleship, youth ministry, premarital preparation and missionary outreach in southern Bogotá.

Missionary report · June–July 2026View ministry profile

Uruguay

Iglesia Libres al Fin · Misión Uruguay

Missionary Pastor Gilberto Costa leads a Christian ministry focused on evangelism, prayer, family care and practical community outreach in Uruguay.

Community outreach · August 2026View ministry profile

More profiles, photographs and videos will be added as they are received and authorized.

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Transparency & accountability

Trust should be verifiable.

We make our key legal information easy to review and provide direct access to official government databases for independent verification.

Legal name
Seeds of Love
Federal EIN
99-3697178
IRS status
501(c)(3) public charity
Exempt effective date
June 25, 2024
Public charity classification
IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Oregon DOJ reference
#68146
Responsible disclosure

For security, we never publish bank account or routing numbers, donor information, signatures or unnecessary personal data. Online donations are processed securely through PayPal.

This information is provided for transparency and does not constitute legal or tax advice. The deductibility of a contribution depends on applicable law and the donor's individual circumstances.

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There is a place for you

Your generosity can be the seed of a new story.

Give, volunteer or build a partnership with Seeds of Love. Every way of participating matters.

01Give

Turn resources into organized, practical support.

02Volunteer

Share your time, experience and willing hands.

03Partner

Multiply the impact through your church or organization.

Seeds of Love is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity. Eligible direct contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by U.S. law, and donors receive the appropriate official acknowledgment.