Semilla Action
To educate and advocate for policies that promote equitable wellbeing, fairness and thriving opportunities for people of color in immigration, environmental, welfare,education, criminal justice and health. And to increase civic engagement of immigrants, latinx, native, youth, workers, lgbtq+ and women.
Semilla Action at a glance
In short: Semilla Action gave $88K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $88K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $88,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $88,000
- Median grant
- $88,000
- Total assets
- $609,094
- +67.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Semilla Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Energize New Mexico ($88K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Energize New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | Program Costs | $88,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $609,094 | $1,033,772 | $753,844 | $88,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $364,498 | $629,224 | $599,045 | — | — |
| 2023 | $241,877 | $679,871 | $636,890 | — | — |
| 2022 | $225,539 | $293,180 | $187,555 | — | — |
| 2021 | $91,539 | $193,800 | $102,261 | — | — |
About Semilla Action
Based on IRS filings
Semilla Action is a public charity focused on Immigrants and migrants, based in Albuquerque, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $609K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $88K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Semilla Action is led by Chuck Nathan Charleston, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chuck Nathan Charleston
President
Chair → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Itzayana Banda
Secretary
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Cuna
Executive Di
Treasurer → Executive Di, 2023
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Aranda
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Romulous Charles (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Charles Romulous (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Denali Wilson (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Semilla Action
How much does Semilla Action give each year?
Semilla Action gave $88K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Semilla Action?
Semilla Action reported $609K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Semilla Action?
Semilla Action is a public charity focused on Immigrants and migrants, based in Albuquerque, NM. It holds $609K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Semilla Action operate?
Semilla Action has awarded grants in New Mexico.
What is Semilla Action's EIN?
Semilla Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3360508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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