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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+783.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$40K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$20K
About The Semilla Project
Based on IRS filings
The Semilla Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $40K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,493,161 | $168,991 |
| Revenue | $2,231,909 | $215,550 |
| Expenses | $873,021 | $46,579 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Semilla Project
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Albuquerque Community Foundation ($20,000), Somos Un Pueblo Unido ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALBUQUERQUE, NM | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| SOMOS UN PUEBLO UNIDO SANTA FE, NM | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH CUNA | BOARD MEMBER | 40 | $88,846 |
| TIRZAH TOYA-WACONDA | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MONSERRAT ALVAREZ MATEHUALA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ORIANA SANDOVAL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JULIETA GARIBAY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHANEYKA YAZZIE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Semilla Project?
The Semilla Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Semilla Project?
As of 2024, The Semilla Project holds $1.5M in total assets with $2.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $40K in 2024.
Where does The Semilla Project operate?
The Semilla Project has awarded grants in New Mexico.
What size grants does The Semilla Project award?
In 2024, The Semilla Project awarded 2 grants totaling $40K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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