Se Si Le
Se-Si-Le (Saw-See-Lah) is the Lummi language term for our grandmother. Respect for elders is central to native life: to acknowledge grandmother earth is to invoke ancestral and cultural power. Founded by Lummi tribal member Jay Julius, Se-Si-Le reintroduces indigenous spiritual law into the mainstream conversation about climate change and the environment.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
+1451.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$90K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$90K
About Se Si Le
Based on IRS filings
Se Si Le is a nonprofit organization, based in BELLINGHAM, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $90K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,114,761 | $200,755 | $54,783 |
| Revenue | $321,748 | $353,541 | $142,598 |
| Expenses | $407,742 | $207,569 | $185,549 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Spiliyi LLC ($90,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spiliyi LLC White Swan, WA | To provide cultural enrichment education Indigeneity workshops and seminars in the Pacific Northwest. | $90,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Russo | Executive Director | 32 | $99,240 |
| April Finkbonner | Member | 3 | $910 |
| Jay Julius | President | 4 | — |
| JoDe Goudy | Vice-President | 3 | — |
| Dana Wilson | Secretary/Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Rueben George | Member | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Se Si Le?
As of 2024, Se Si Le holds $3.1M in total assets with $322K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $90K in 2024.
Where does Se Si Le operate?
Se Si Le has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Se Si Le award?
In 2024, Se Si Le awarded 1 grants totaling $90K — an average of about $90K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Se Si Le's EIN?
Se Si Le's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3254085. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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