Asekia Inc
Asekia Inc. (the Organization") is a nonprofit organization established to empower and advance Hispanic farmers, forest landowners, and historically underserved agricultural and rural communities across the United States and its territories, with primary operations in Puerto Rico, Florida, and New Mexico. The Organization works to increase access to USDA and other conservation programs through culturally competent, bilingual outreach, technical assistance, workforce development, and community-based partnerships. The Organization's activities include education and training, capacity building for community-based organizations, support for conservation and regenerative agricultural practices, conservation incentive payments to farmers, and the development of pathways for participation in emerging environmental and agricultural markets, including commodity futures education for underserved producers.
Asekia Inc at a glance
In short: Asekia Inc gave $442K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $88K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $441,546
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $88,309
- Median grant
- $96,000
- Total assets
- $406,837
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Asekia Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Accion-Hispana - Que Pasa ($96K). Together the top 5 received $442K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $442K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Accion-Hispana - Que Pasa Winston-Salem, NC | Subrecipient of USDA Capacity Build | $96,000 |
| Forest Stewards Guild NM CBO Santa Fe, NM | Subrecipient of USDA Capacity Build | $96,000 |
| Hispanic Liaison of Chatham C Siler City, NC | Subrecipient of USDA Capacity Build | $96,000 |
| Puerto Rico Sea Grant Inc Mayaguez, PR | Subrecipient of USDA Capacity Build | $96,000 |
| Nacimiento Creek Acequia Ass Cuba, NM | Assistance to Farmers(Private Fund) | $57,546 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $406,837 | $1,118,173 | $1,075,141 | $441,546 | 5 | $6,432 |
About Asekia Inc
Based on IRS filings
Asekia Inc is a public charity, based in Winston-Salem, NC. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $407K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $442K. Net investment income was $6K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Asekia Inc is led by Heriberto Martinez, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heriberto Martinez
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$48K (2025)
Ismael Reyes
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ariel Lugo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edwin Ms
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Javier Medina-Snchez
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Cook
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marina Alemn
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Hernndez-Melancon
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $48K, to Heriberto Martinez (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Asekia Inc
How much does Asekia Inc give each year?
Asekia Inc gave $442K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Asekia Inc's typical grant size?
Asekia Inc's median grant in 2025 was $96,000, and its average grant was $88,309, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Asekia Inc give grants?
Asekia Inc's top state is North Carolina, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New Mexico (35%) and Puerto Rico (22%).
Does Asekia Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Asekia Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Subrecipient of USDA Capacity Build" (4 grants).
Who are Asekia Inc's largest grantees?
Asekia Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Accion-Hispana - Que Pasa ($96,000), Forest Stewards Guild NM CBO ($96,000) and Hispanic Liaison of Chatham C ($96,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Asekia Inc?
Asekia Inc reported $407K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Asekia Inc's EIN?
Asekia Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 66-1068162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
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