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Semilla Inc

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL MINISTRY TO LATIN AMERICAN STUDENTS AND CHURCHES

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51
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About Semilla Inc

Semilla | Transformando la Cultura con la Palabra de Dios

Founded
Headquarters
Cape Charles, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2025

Mission

The organization provides religious and educational ministry to latin american students and churches

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 19.43%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 2 red flags
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2020, which is 6 years ago.
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 20.2% of total expenses ($55,440 of $273,830).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Semilla Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Established in 1986, it predates 82% of the religion charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 70% of the 114,636 religion charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Semilla Inc is a registered religion nonprofit based in Cape Charles, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 541367965. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $285K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 2 potential concerns.

Semilla Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 541367965. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Semilla Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.

Semilla Inc is located in Cape Charles, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years. Its registered address is 325 Madison Ave, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Semilla Inc has $285K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Semilla Inc is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $285K in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 2 potential concerns for Semilla Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Semilla Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $285K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Semilla Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Semilla Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 541367965, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2020) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2020): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2020 filing

JO
Jose G•••••••
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (7)

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion this charity 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2020 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2020 on record
  • Named leadership · 13 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1986
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Semilla Inc

What is Semilla Inc?
Semilla Inc is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cape Charles, United States. Semilla | Transformando la Cultura con la Palabra de Dios
When was Semilla Inc founded?
Semilla Inc was founded in 1986.
Who leads Semilla Inc?
Jose Gonzalez serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is Semilla Inc located?
Headquartered in Cape Charles, VA, United States.
What is Semilla Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2020 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Semilla Inc trustworthy?
Semilla Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Semilla Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 541367965.
What is Semilla Inc's website?
https://www.semilla.org