La Semilla Food Center is located in Anthony, NM. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2022, LA Semilla Food Center employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. LA Semilla Food Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, LA Semilla Food Center generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FOSTER A HEALTHY, SELF-RELIANT, FAIR, AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM IN THE PASO DEL NORTE REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY EDUCATION - WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE LINKS AMONG FOOD, GROWING FOOD, HEALTH, LOCAL ECONOMIES, EQUITY, FAIRNESS AND SELF-DETERMINATION. WE ALSO TRAIN COMMUNITY LEADERS TO LEAD GARDEN AND COOKING WORKSHOPS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
COMMUNITY FARM - THE FARM SERVES AS A PRODUCTION, EDUCATION, AND DEMONSTRATION SITE GUIDED BY AGROECOLOGY PRINCIPLES AS WELL AS A SPACE FOR CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS THAT PROMOTE HEALING AND CREATION. FOOD POLICY - INFORMED BY ON-THE-GROUND CONDITIONS AND LEADERSHIP, WE ENGAGE IN MOVEMENT BUILDING TO SHAPE A FAIR FOOD SYSTEM LOCALLY, REGIONALLY, AND NATIONALLY. STORYTELLING POLICY - WE LEAD A RELATIONAL FOODWAYS CULTURAL STRATEGY THAT SUPPORTS POWER-SHIFTING, UPLIFTS INHERENTLY HEALTHY AND REGENERATIVE TRADITIONS, AND INCREASES CONNECTION WITH THE CHIHUAHUAN DESERT ECOSYSTEM.
EDIBLE EDUCATION - WE WORK WITH AREA SCHOOLS TO PROMOTE THE ENJOYMENT OF THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES SURROUNDING FOOD AND FOSTER AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE FOOD WE EAT AND THE ENVIRONMENT THAT SUSTAINS PEOPLE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED USING A THOROUGH, EFFECTIVE, AND EXCITING APPROACH TO INTEGRATING COOKING AND GARDENING IN THE CLASSROOM.
FARM FRESH - WE OFFER ACCESS TO FRESH AND HEALTHY PRODUCE AND PRODUCTS AND PROVIDE SMALL-SCALE FARMERS WITH AGGREGATION, DISTRIBUTION, MARKET OUTLETS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND TRAINING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cristina Dominguez Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $92,566 |
Rebecca Munoz Interim Pres | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Martina Filerio Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rachel Burke Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nia Rucker Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Katalina Salas Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $775,366 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,421,902 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,197,268 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $161,368 |
Investment income | $67 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,358,839 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,566 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,376 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,091,839 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $184,964 |
Payroll taxes | $86,923 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $369,480 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,830 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $29,105 |
Travel | $55,462 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $3,647 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $41,936 |
Insurance | $24,964 |
All other expenses | $10,798 |
Total functional expenses | $2,819,349 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,241,611 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $112,307 |
Accounts receivable, net | $11,981 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,880 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $292,929 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $28,605 |
Total assets | $1,697,313 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $107,123 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $148,618 |
Other liabilities | $29,755 |
Total liabilities | $285,496 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $726,209 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $685,608 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,697,313 |