International, Foreign Affairs & National Security
Caras Of The Americas
CATANO, PR
Total revenue
$3.7M
Total expenses
$4.7M
Net assets
$941K
Grants received
$2.5M
20 grants
EIN
421628144
Tax year
2023
Mission
Caras of the Americas was formed to promote international collaboration and exchange among all people of the western Hemisphere; to promote grassroots development; to contribute to the improved provision of the education and health services; to encourage civic participation and progress; to empower through learning. Also Escuela con Causa EPA-RCM LLC was created to operate a Grade 6 through Grade 12 public-school Rosalina C. Martinez (RCM), a school within the public education system of the Puerto Rico Department of Education (the Department), located in the Amelia community of Guaynabo. RCM is being operated by the School pursuant to the Public Schools Alliance program (known as "Escuelas Publicas Alianzas" in Spanish) established by Act No. 85 of March 29, 2018 (Act No. 85-2018) as amended, known as the Act for the Educational Reform of Puerto Rico.
Programs
3 programs
Ecology- With the raices urbanas project we provided more than 4,700 contact hours with 1,322 participants and 3,389 volunteer hours. Our organization played a prominent role in the Teachers for the Planet catalog presented at the UN COP28, where we contributed innovative educational solutions to climate change and positioned ourselves as leaders in environmental education globally. Data were collected at strategic locations in the Cienaga Las Cucharillas Natural Reserve and surrounding communities in Cataño and Guaynabo, enabling the creation of a public database. Elevated levels of copper and ammonia were found. Urban spaces were revitalized with native and endemic trees, promoting biodiversity and mitigating the effects of climate change. Ninety-two trees were planted.
Community-Our community-based approach is designed to strengthen support networks, improve residents' living conditions, and foster local leadership. Several programs have been implemented to empower community leaders and improve the overall well-being of the most vulnerable, from the elderly to the young. A total of 103 social cases were managed, with 455 participants and 2,183 contact hours. A team of volunteers and community leaders distributed 3,285 meals to children, youth, and the elderly. Seniors were given excursions to various locations in Puerto Rico, promoting their well-being through recreational activities and healing therapies.
Other Programs-Economy and encounters programs. Along with our partners Amizade ("friendship" in Portuguese), we coordinate programs for universities and groups from the U.S. that offer a service experience and cultural exchange in Puerto Rico. Among this year's participants are: the University of Illinois, Idaho University, Lead NY, and the Academy for Global Citizenship. These programs support our projects as well as raise awareness about community efforts.
Financials
FY 2023
Revenue
Expenses
People
9 listed
MICHAEL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$81K
40 hrs/wk
ALBERTO MERCADO
PRESIDENT
—
5 hrs/wk
SABRINA NAZOR
SECRETARY
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1 hrs/wk
JOSE H SANTIAGO
TREASURER
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1 hrs/wk
RAFAEL TORO ARSUAGA
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
MARIEMI SIERRA
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
LIZZETTE QUINONES
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
MARIEMI SIERRA ALVAREZ
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
Monique Lugo
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
Grants received
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Funded by
$2.5M from 12 funders · 20 grants · 2017–2024
$1.6M · 3 grants · 2021–2024
$450K · 3 grants · 2019–2022
$270K · 2 grants · 2020
$100K · 1 grant · 2018
$43K · 3 grants · 2022–2023
$15K · 1 grant · 2022
$10K · 2 grants · 2022
$10K · 1 grant · 2023