About Seed Foundation

Seed Foundation exists to prove that rural America can lead the next wave of innovation. We are the only rural AI and vibe coding education 501(c)(3) in the country.

Our Mission

Seed Foundation invests in rural America's future through three interconnected programs: education (Seed Academy), relocation (Settle the West), and community (THE CULT convention). We believe that the Black Hills of South Dakota can become a national model for rural innovation — combining AI education, vibe coding training, and remote worker relocation into a self-reinforcing ecosystem.

501(c)(3) Status

Seed Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. We are fiscally transparent and publish annual impact reports detailing program outcomes, financial statements, and community metrics.

Impact Highlights

Projected Year 1 outcomes across all programs.

$0M+5-Year Economic Impact

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Our Team

Leadership team expanding in 2026 as programs launch.

Luke Alvarez

Founder & Executive Director

Building at the intersection of cannabis, technology, and rural development. Leading the Black Hills Consortium's 13-entity ecosystem to prove that innovation does not require a coast.

Coming Soon

Director of Education

Seed Academy's education director will lead K-12 and professional certification programs on our 15-acre Grow Campus.

Coming Soon

Director of Relocation

Settle the West's program director will manage applicant vetting, community onboarding, and partner town relationships.

Part of the Black Hills Consortium

Seed Foundation is one of 13 entities in the Black Hills Consortium — a $52M regional development initiative creating an integrated ecosystem of technology, media, education, and community.

GrowWise (Monumental Highs)

Cannabis SaaS platform

The Session Media

Content and media network

Auric Labs

Startup accelerator

THE OP

Community cafe and coworking

Pass Creek

Real estate development

Grow Campus

15-acre headquarters

Our Supporters

Donor recognition wall coming soon. Be among the first to support rural innovation.

Support Our Mission

Your tax-deductible donation directly funds tech education, worker relocation, and community programs in rural South Dakota.

Donation processing launching 2026. Contact hello@seedfoundation.org for major gifts.