Mission
Semilla Nueva is dedicated to combating malnutrition and poverty in Central America by improving corn varieties used in local diets. The nonprofit provides farmers with seeds that are higher in essential nutrients, such as zinc and iron, and promotes sustainable agricultural practices. By addressing nutritional deficiencies through improved crop yields, Semilla Nueva aims to break the cycle of poverty and malnutrition in vulnerable communities.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
2010
EIN
36-4671687
Total Assets
$1.499 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
Showing 3 of 4 goals
At a Glance
Why Corn Matters
Corn is a staple food that lacks essential nutrients in many regions. Our work focuses on enhancing its nutritional profile.
Better Corn Initiative
We develop and distribute biofortified corn seeds to improve nutrition and farmer incomes.
Our Impact Reports
Explore how our programs are making a difference in communities across Guatemala.
Impact Stats
12,633
Number of Farmers
Farmers Using Biofortified Seeds
The number of farmers who have implemented biofortified corn seeds in their crops.
67%
Zinc Deficiency Percentage
Reduction in Zinc Deficiency
Percentage of zinc deficiency reduced among populations consuming biofortified corn.
1,271,626,366
Number of Tortillas
Nutritious Tortillas Produced
The total number of nutritious tortillas produced from biofortified corn in Guatemala.
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
59
42
/100
Program Expense Ratio
76.58%
10
/20
Program Revenue Growth
-28.47%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.09042
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.6216
8
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 1.927M | 94.94% |
| Program Services | 101.9K | 5.02% |
| Investment Income | 837 | 0.04% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 2.03M | 100.00% |
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