NonprofitsCaras Of The Americas

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.

Expenses: $290K

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.

Expenses: $187K

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.

Expenses: $259K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$3.6M
Program service revenue$112K
Investment income
Other revenue
Total revenue$3.7M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$3.8M
Fundraising$73K
Other expenses$867K
Total expenses$4.7M
Total assets$1.4M
Net assets$941K

People

9 listed

NameRoleCompensation

MICHAEL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

$81K

40 hrs/wk

ALBERTO MERCADO

PRESIDENT

Board

5 hrs/wk

SABRINA NAZOR

SECRETARY

Board

1 hrs/wk

JOSE H SANTIAGO

TREASURER

Board

1 hrs/wk

RAFAEL TORO ARSUAGA

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

MARIEMI SIERRA

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

LIZZETTE QUINONES

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

MARIEMI SIERRA ALVAREZ

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

Monique Lugo

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 20 of 20

FromAmountPurposeYear
$300K
General & Unrestricted
2024
$300K
General & Unrestricted
2023
$19K
Support to acquire a community kitchen
2023
$150K
GENERAL CHARITABLE
2022
$15K
HUMAN SERVICES
2022
$12K
Support to acquire a community kitchen
2022
$12K
Support to acquire a community kitchen
2022
$6K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$5K
TO COVER PROGRAM SERVICES OF PARTICIPATION AGENCIES
2022
$5K
TO COVER PROGRAM SERVICES OF PARTICIPATION AGENCIES
2022
$1M
General & Unrestricted
2021
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2021
$250K
Charter Parent Organizing
2020
$150K
GENERAL CHARITABLE
2020
$20K
Providing Immediate Support to WFF Funded Schools During COVID-19
2020
$100
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$150K
GENERAL CHARITABLE
2019
$100K
PR AMANECE ROAD TO RECOVERY OPPORTUNITY GRANT
2018
$6K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017

Funded by

$2.5M from 12 funders · 20 grants · 2017–2024

Fernandez Buddin Foundation

$1.6M · 3 grants · 2021–2024

Fundacion Colibri

$450K · 3 grants · 2019–2022

Walton Family Foundation Inc

$270K · 2 grants · 2020

Hispanic Federation Inc

$100K · 1 grant · 2018

Para La Naturaleza Inc

$43K · 3 grants · 2022–2023

National Philanthropic Trust

$15K · 1 grant · 2022

Ciencia Puerto Rico Inc

$10K · 1 grant · 2023

Details

EIN421628144
NTEE codeQ20
Subsection03
Ruling date2007-03
Formed2016
Employees139
Volunteers721