The Semilla Project
To provide the skills, knowledge, and community framework to prepare the upcoming leaders using a relevant practical critical framework approach that provides applied and tangible community solutions to address the problems in the communities of color around climate justice, racial and justice equity.
The Semilla Project at a glance
In short: The Semilla Project gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- -37.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $5,449,102
- +264.9% 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.
How to apply to The Semilla Project
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Semilla Project
Who The Semilla Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Clean Water and Healthy Forest ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (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
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2025) to $40K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Water and Healthy Forest Albuquerque, NM | General Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,449,102 | $6,497,615 | $2,603,147 | $25,000 | 1 | $11,553 |
| 2024 | $1,493,161 | $2,231,909 | $873,021 | $40,000 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $168,991 | $215,550 | $46,579 | — | — | — |
About The Semilla Project
Based on IRS filings
The Semilla Project is a public charity focused on Education, based in Albuquerque, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Semilla Project is led by Tirzah Toya-Waconda, Board Chair on every filing since 2023; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tirzah Toya-Waconda
Board Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Cuna
Executive Di
Board Member → Executive Di, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$89K (2024) → $110K (2025)
Julieta Garibay
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monserrat Alvarez Matehuala
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaneyka Yazzie
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oriana Sandoval
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tabitha King (2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $110K, to Elizabeth Cuna (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about The Semilla Project
How much does The Semilla Project give each year?
The Semilla Project gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $40K across 2 grants.
How large is The Semilla Project?
The Semilla Project reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.5M.
What is The Semilla Project?
The Semilla Project is a public charity focused on Education, based in Albuquerque, NM. It holds $5.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Semilla Project operate?
The Semilla Project has awarded grants in New Mexico.
What is The Semilla Project's EIN?
The Semilla Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3311049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 18, 2026)
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