﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2023v5.1">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-08-14T07:42:32-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>223008776</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HAEFELE FLANAGAN &amp; CO PC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1000 S LENOLA ROAD</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>MAPLE SHADE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>08052</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>232502758</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>PHILLY SEEDS INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>PHIL</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2156844229</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>2013 RIDGE AVENUE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>PHILADELPHIA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>PA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>19121</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>CELESTE FIELDS</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>PRESIDENT</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2156844229</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-07-09</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>1</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>DAVID J GILL JR</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00935081</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>8567225300</PhoneNum>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2024-08-08 14:25:15Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="7">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>CELESTE FIELDS</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>2013 RIDGE AVENUE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>PHILADELPHIA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>PA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>19121</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>1123033</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.PHILLYSEEDS.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2013</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>PA</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>PHILLYSEEDS INC.'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, EDUCATION, AND EMPOWERMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO RESIDENTS LIVING IN PUBLIC AND ASSISTED HOUSING THROUGH PROGRAMS, PHILANTHROPIC FUNDRAISING, COMMUNITY BASED PARTNERSHIPS AND SPECIAL INITIATIVES.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>4</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>0</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>0</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>0</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>963173</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>999053</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>18686</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>35441</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>0</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>981859</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>1034494</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>408038</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>529160</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>0</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>75192</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>7259</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>226810</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>201554</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>634848</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>805906</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>347011</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>228588</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>2012884</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>2394448</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>36722</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>12500</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>1976162</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>2381948</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>PHILLYSEEDS INC.'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, EDUCATION, AND EMPOWERMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO RESIDENTS LIVING IN PUBLIC AND ASSISTED HOUSING THROUGH PROGRAMS, PHILANTHROPIC FUNDRAISING, COMMUNITY BASED PARTNERSHIPS, AND SPECIAL INITIATIVES.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>706160</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>529160</GrantAmt>
      <Desc>PHILLY SEEDS, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT AFFILIATE OF THE PHILADELPHIA HOUSING AUTHORITY. AMONG OTHER INITIATIVES, IN 2023 PHILLYSEEDS: 1) AWARDED OVER $258,500 TO 72 PHA SCHOLARS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION, 2) ASSISTED 35 FIRST-TIME PHA HOMEOWNERS ACQUIRE HOMES (THROUGH A HOMEOWNER CLOSING COSTS MATCHING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OF UP TO $2,000 PER APPLICANT); AND PROVIDED 170 MATCHING FUNDS OF UP TO $2,000 PER PHA APPLICANT FOR SECURITY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE FOR PHA-ASSISTED RESIDENTS.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>706160</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041200001">1</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041200001">1</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041200001">0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>0</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>0</EmployeeCnt>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>1</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <NondeductibleContriDisclInd>1</NondeductibleContriDisclInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>4</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>0</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>0</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>0</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>PA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ERIC SCHNEIDERREIT TREASURER</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>2156844229</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2013 RIDGE AVE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>PHILADELPHIA</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>PA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>19121</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>X</NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CELESTE FIELDS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ANDREA BOWMAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHAIR AND DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KELVIN JEREMIAH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ANNIE CHENG</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CINNAYA DEMBY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ERIC SCHNEIDERREIT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BROOKE MCCAIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BUSINESS MANAGER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRITTLEA KEITH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FundraisingAmt>86196</FundraisingAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>912857</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>999053</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>29051</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>29051</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>51899</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>45509</SecuritiesAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>6390</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>6390</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>6390</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>43030</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>86196</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>43030</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1034494</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>6390</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>29051</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>529160</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>529160</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>75192</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>75192</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>11350</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>11350</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>7259</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>7259</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>11945</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6000</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5945</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>VAUX STUDENT ASSISTANCE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>171000</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>171000</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>805906</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>706160</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>92487</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>7259</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>718797</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>560501</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1294087</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1833947</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2012884</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2394448</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>24000</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>12500</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>12722</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>36722</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>12500</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>210481</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>192337</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1765681</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2189611</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1976162</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2381948</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2012884</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2394448</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>228588</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>96006</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>81192</DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>677972</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>1143630</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>1219472</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>874294</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1182641</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>5098009</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>677972</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>1143630</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>1219472</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>874294</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1182641</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>5098009</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>5098009</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>6920</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>15950</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>14965</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>29051</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>66886</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>5164895</TotalSupportAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.98700</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.99170</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>0</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>INVESTMENTS</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>1833947</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>1833947</TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>1211692</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>96006</NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>
      <DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>81192</DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>177198</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>1034494</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>0</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>1034494</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>805906</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>0</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>805906</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>0</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>805906</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART X, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PHILLY SEEDS, INCORPORATED'S FEDERAL EXEMPT ORGANIZATION INCOME TAX RETURNS (FORM 990) ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041200001">
      <SpecialFundraisingEventsInd>X</SpecialFundraisingEventsInd>
      <AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd>0</AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd>
      <LicensedStatesCd>PA</LicensedStatesCd>
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event2Nm>GALA</Event2Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>129226</GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent2Amt>86196</CharitableContriEvent2Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>43030</GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>43030</OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>129226</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>86196</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>43030</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>43030</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>43030</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>0</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V)</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>RECEIPTS FROM FUNDRAISING GALA</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc1041900001">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>1</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
        <GrantTypeTxt>SCHOLARSHIPS</GrantTypeTxt>
        <RecipientCnt>72</RecipientCnt>
        <CashGrantAmt>258500</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>ACTUAL</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
      </GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
      <GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
        <GrantTypeTxt>MATCHING FUNDS ASSISTANCE</GrantTypeTxt>
        <RecipientCnt>35</RecipientCnt>
        <CashGrantAmt>70000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>ACTUAL</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>MATCHING FUNDS ASSISTANCE FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP CLOSING COSTS</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
      </GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
      <GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
        <GrantTypeTxt>MATCHING FUNDS ASSISTANCE FOR SECURITY DEPOSITS</GrantTypeTxt>
        <RecipientCnt>170</RecipientCnt>
        <CashGrantAmt>200660</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>ACTUAL</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>MATCHING FUNDS ASSISTANCE FOR SECURITY DEPOSITS</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
      </GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS. THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEETS AND BASED UPON A POINT SYSTEM AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS BETWEEN $1,000 AND $5,000. THE ORGANIZATION REMITS PAYMENTS DIRECTLY TO THE INSTITUTION ATTENDED BY THE STUDENT. MATCHING FUNDS PAYMENTS ARE MADE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PHILADELPHIA HOUSING AUTHORITY PROCEDURES AND MADE DIRECTLY TO THE BANK OR LANDLORD.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO EXECUTION OF THE DOCUMENT.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND FILE ANNUAL DISCLOSURES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON GUIDESTAR'S WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST. THE BY-LAWS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND THE ANNUAL REPORT IS ON THE WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990 PART XII LINE 2C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>