SEIU Local 221
SEIU Local 221 is a public charity based in San Diego, California, and a member-driven union representing public-sector workers in San Diego and Imperial counties. Its members work for county and local governments, clinics, school districts, and Head Start programs.
SEIU Local 221 at a glance
In short: SEIU Local 221 gave $60K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,000
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,000
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,580,870
- +54.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to SEIU Local 221
- Contact
Mailing address: 4004 Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: (858) 560-0151
Website: https://seiu221.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who SEIU Local 221 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council ($15K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 21 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
SEIU Local 221 represents public-sector employees in San Diego and Imperial counties. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How SEIU Local 221 gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $120K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council San Diego, CA | Support | $15,000 |
| Pillars of the Community San Diego, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Pennies for Progress Encinitas, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade Los Angeles, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Jackie Robinson YMCA San Diego, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Women of Color Roar Media San Diego, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Cesar Chavez Service Clubs San Diego, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| The Harvey Family Foundation San Diego, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Progressive Labor Alliance San Diego, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Detour Empowers San Diego, CA | Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,580,870 | $6,158,610 | $5,820,397 | $60,000 | 10 | $4,311 |
| 2023 | $1,021,627 | $5,487,992 | $5,648,986 | $37,500 | 5 | $2,053 |
| 2022 | $1,141,420 | $4,903,593 | $4,615,264 | $20,000 | 2 | $2 |
| 2021 | $851,434 | $4,725,844 | $4,500,940 | $45,000 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $671,150 | $4,820,090 | $4,644,544 | $120,000 | 2 | $8 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
SEIU Local 221 states that its mission is to improve members’ professional status, wages, hours, and working conditions, and the lives of workers and their families, by addressing social, political, and economic issues affecting members’ communities and working families. Its filing describes its program as representing, protecting, maintaining, and advancing workers’ interests within its jurisdiction.
The 2024 recipients included organizations with varied missions. Women of Color Roar Media describes its work as supporting women of the African diaspora and encouraging young women to pursue public service and community leadership. Cesar Chavez Service Clubs says it provides K–12 leadership opportunities. Pillars of the Community describes community organizing and leadership development in Southeast San Diego. Progressive Labor Alliance describes its work as advocating for policies beneficial to working families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, SEIU Local 221 reported 10 grants totaling $60,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. Reported recipients included San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council ($15,000); Pillars of the Community, Pennies for Progress, Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade, Jackie Robinson YMCA, Women of Color Roar Media, Cesar Chavez Service Clubs, The Harvey Family Foundation, Progressive Labor Alliance, and Detour Empowers ($5,000 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Crystal Irving as president and Nathan Wollmann as vice-president. It also lists Aaron Garrett, Alma Aguirre, Zonyea Avery, Liliana Camerena, Linda Correa, Jennifer Esquivel, Vanessa Garcia, and Elena Long as executive board members.
SEIU Local 221 is led by Crystal Irving, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Crystal Irving
President
Executive Board → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$46K (2021) → $141K (2024)
Aaron Garrett
Executive Board
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$24K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Nathan Wollmann
Vice President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$102K (2023) → $108K (2024)
Alma Aguirre
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elena Long
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Iris Trammel
Treasurer
Executive Board → Executive Board & Treasurer, 2022
Executive Board & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Esquivel
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Correa
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Garcia
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Taylor
Executive Board
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liliana Camerena
Executive Board
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Thompson
Executive Board
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zonyea Avery
Executive Board
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Myleen Abuan Paragas
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Kraft
Executive Board
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Schoenfeld
Executive Board
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karla Apalategui
Executive Board
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Ciani Palencia (2021–2023) — Executive Board
- Former: Matthew Casas (2021–2023) — Executive Board
- Former: Augustin Rucobo (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Belvia Gipson (2020–2021) — Executive Board - Past
- Former: David Garcias (2020–2021) — President - Past
- Former: Denise Learned (2020–2021) — Executive Board - Past
- Former: Drucilla Willis (2020–2021) — Executive Board - Past
- Former: Frank Rivera (2020–2021) — Executive Board - Past
- Former: Michael Dobbins (2020–2021) — Vice President - Past
- Former: Nick Soriano (2020–2021) — Executive Board - Past
- Former: Nicolaz Portillo (2020–2021) — Secretary - Past
- Former: Myleen Abuan (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jesus Gonzalez (2020) — Executive Board - Past
- Former: Nancy Woodford (2020) — Executive Board - Past
- Former: Tracey Carter (2020) — Executive Board - Past
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 $141K, to Crystal Irving (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about SEIU Local 221
How much does SEIU Local 221 give each year?
SEIU Local 221 gave $60K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $38K across 5 grants.
What is SEIU Local 221's typical grant size?
SEIU Local 221's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,000, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does SEIU Local 221 give grants?
SEIU Local 221 gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (8 grants).
Does SEIU Local 221 give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on SEIU Local 221's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (10 grants).
Who are SEIU Local 221's largest grantees?
SEIU Local 221's largest 2024 grantees include San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council ($15,000), Pillars of the Community ($5,000) and Pennies for Progress ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is SEIU Local 221?
SEIU Local 221 reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.2M.
What does SEIU Local 221 fund?
SEIU Local 221 states that its mission is to improve members’ professional status, wages, hours, and working conditions, and the lives of workers and their families, by addressing social, political, and economic issues affecting members’ communities and working families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from SEIU Local 221?
SEIU Local 221 has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check seiu221.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is SEIU Local 221's EIN?
SEIU Local 221's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8289970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 September 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). SEIU Local 221 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/seiu-local-221-morg_c3252aec71fa4c1c8db610a160071770
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