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La Semilla Food Center

EIN 27-2486484 · Anthony, NM

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FOSTER A HEALTHY, SELF-RELIANT, FAIR, AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM IN THE PASO DEL NORTE REGION.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
12 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
34
Volunteers
430
Highest pay
$108,566, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $763,778 spent. 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, FAIRNESS AND SELF-DETERMINATION. WE ALSO TRAIN COMMUNITY LEADERS TO LEAD GARDEN AND COOKING WORKSHOPS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  2. $644,437 spent. 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.
  3. $548,965 spent. 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.
  4. $458,520 spent. 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.
  5. 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.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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