El Sembrador Ministries
See schedule oel sembrador ministries spreads the gospel, creating and distributing programming, via multimedia platforms, where people can encounter christ within themselves, each other, and the church. In accordance with 2 peter 3:9, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to salvation."
El Sembrador Ministries at a glance
In short: El Sembrador Ministries gave $39K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,500
- +413.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,625
- +28.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $40,367,712
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who El Sembrador Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St John's Seminary ($15K). Together the top 4 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How El Sembrador Ministries gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $54K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's Seminary Camarillo, CA | Catholic Education and Evangelization | $15,000 |
| Sacred Heart High School Los Angeles, CA | Catholic Education and Evangelization | $10,000 |
| Our Lady Mother of the Church Commerce City, CO | Catholic Education and Evangelization | $7,500 |
| Diocese of San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | Catholic Education and Evangelization | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,367,712 | $10,672,258 | $10,648,595 | $38,500 | 4 | $54,238 |
| 2023 | $40,569,376 | $11,892,452 | $11,145,452 | $7,500 | 1 | $197,998 |
| 2022 | $40,050,754 | $11,698,736 | $11,348,031 | $54,000 | 3 | $25,119 |
| 2021 | $38,637,636 | $18,701,148 | $12,214,441 | $37,000 | 2 | $5,525,556 |
| 2020 | $32,780,124 | $17,274,994 | $9,008,915 | $15,000 | 1 | $3,903,052 |
About El Sembrador Ministries
Based on IRS filings
El Sembrador Ministries is a public charity focused on religion, based in Chatsworth, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $40.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $54K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
El Sembrador Ministries is led by Noel Diaz, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Noel Diaz
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosa Sayes
Director & Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer → Director & Chief Operating Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$92K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Jarlath Cunnane
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Javan Diaz
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisett Bautista
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wilfredo Bonilla
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mario Torres
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosalva Gomez
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $89K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Card Oscar R. Maradiaga (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Rosa Sayes (Director, Chief Operating Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about El Sembrador Ministries
How much does El Sembrador Ministries give each year?
El Sembrador Ministries gave $39K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
What is El Sembrador Ministries's typical grant size?
El Sembrador Ministries's median grant in 2024 was $8,750, and its average grant was $9,625, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does El Sembrador Ministries give grants?
El Sembrador Ministries gives mostly in California: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (19%).
Does El Sembrador Ministries give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on El Sembrador Ministries's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Catholic Education and Evangelization" (4 grants).
How large is El Sembrador Ministries?
El Sembrador Ministries reported $40.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.7M.
What is El Sembrador Ministries?
El Sembrador Ministries is a public charity focused on religion, based in Chatsworth, CA. It holds $40.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is El Sembrador Ministries's EIN?
El Sembrador Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4507478. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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