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Para La Naturaleza Inc. is a private corporation based in SAN JUAN, PR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is % Maria C Aponte Alequin. It holds total assets of $15.8M. Annual income is reported at $18.5M. CREATED TO ENGAGE IN ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES DIRECTED AT SECURING FUNCTIONAL AND HEALTHY ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS FOR THE ISLAND OF PUERTO RICO IN ORDER TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO BE STEWARDS OF NATURE SO THAT SHARED SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND QUALITY-OF-LIFE GOALS MAY BE ATTAINED AND, TO THIS END, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY AND INDESPENSIBLE SERVICES SOLELY TO THE PUERTO RICO CONSERVATION TRUST FUND. According to available records, Para La Naturaleza Inc. has made 278 grants totaling $2.5M, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has grown from $371K in 2021 to $608K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.5M distributed across 216 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $174K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 107 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in PR, New York, Florida, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
CREATED TO ENGAGE IN ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES DIRECTED AT SECURING FUNCTIONAL AND HEALTHY ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS FOR THE ISLAND OF PUERTO RICO IN ORDER TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO BE STEWARDS OF NATURE SO THAT SHARED SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND QUALITY-OF-LIFE GOALS MAY BE ATTAINED AND, TO THIS END, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY AND INDESPENSIBLE SERVICES SOLELY TO THE PUERTO RICO CONSERVATION TRUST FUND.
Expenses: $26M
CREATED TO ENGAGE IN ANY AND ALL ACTIVITIES DIRECTED AT SECURING FUNCTIONAL AND HEALTHY ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS FOR THE ISLAND OF PUERTO RICO IN ORDER TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO BE STEWARDS OF NATURE SO THAT SHARED SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND QUALITY-OF-LIFE GOALS MAY BE ATTAINED AND, TO THIS END, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY AND INDESPENSIBLE SERVICES SOLELY TO THE PUERTO RICO CONSERVATION TRUST FUND. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 278 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PR, NY, FL.
Para La Naturaleza Inc. has distributed a total of $2.5M across 278 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $174K.
Para La Naturaleza Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Para La Naturaleza Inc. is headquartered in SAN JUAN, PR. While based in PR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
Total Giving
$27M
Total Assets
$25M
Fair Market Value
$25M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$608K
Contributions
$5M
Net Investment Income
$0
Distribution Amount
$0
Total Grants
278
Total Giving
$2.5M
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
107
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desde Mi HuertoFunds were granted to farmers to help further agroecology efforts in Puerto Rico. | Quebradillas, PR | $174K | 2023 |
| Casa Amor Fe Y Esperanza CorpSupport to acquire a community kitchen | Bayamon, PR | $43K | 2023 |
| Carnaval De Vejigantes De La Playa De Ponce IncTo mitigate environment damages to the Ponce Playa Communities | Ponce, PR | $29K | 2023 |
| Camila MarambioStipend for the collaboration in the Resident Artist Program | Amenia, NY | $26K | 2023 |
| Centro De Periodismo InvestigativoEnvironmental journalism project |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2015 | 990PF | View |
| San Juan, PR |
| $25K |
| 2023 |
| The Luis A Ferre Foundation Inc Museo De Arte De PonceTo mitigate environment damages to the Ponce Playa Communities | Ponce, PR | $24K | 2023 |
| Antonio Martorell CardonaTo mitigate environment damages to the Ponce Playa Communities | Ponce, PR | $24K | 2023 |
| Kristal Rodriguez Atelier And Creative StudioTo mitigate environment damages to the Ponce Playa Communities | Ponce, PR | $24K | 2023 |
| Centro Sor Isolina Ferre IncTo mitigate environment damages to the Ponce Playa Communities | Ponce, PR | $23K | 2023 |
| Diogenes Ballester RodriguezFunds were granted to farmers to help further agroecology efforts in Puerto Rico. | Florida, PR | $23K | 2023 |
| Caribe Films IncTo mitigate environment damages to the Ponce Playa Communities | San Juan, PR | $21K | 2023 |
| Caras Of The AmericasSupport to acquire a community kitchen | Catao, PR | $19K | 2023 |
| American Cello Institute IncTo mitigate environment damages to the Ponce Playa Communities | San Juan, PR | $17K | 2023 |
| PlusurbiaTo mitigate environment damages to the Ponce Playa Communities | Miami, FL | $15K | 2023 |
| Freddie O Perez MartinezFunds were granted to farmers to help further agroecology efforts in Puerto Rico. | Utuado, PR | $15K | 2023 |
| Compania De Baile Ballet Senorial IncTo mitigate environment damages to the Ponce Playa Communities | Ponce, PR | $14K | 2023 |
| Un Nuevo Amanecer IncSupport to acquire a community kitchen | Ponce, PR | $11K | 2023 |
| Universidad De Puerto Rico- Recinto HumacaoGrants provided to students for conducting botanical research | Humacao, PR | $10K | 2023 |
| Centro Cultural Multidisciplinario Del Barrio Juan Martn IncSupport to acquire a community kitchen | Luquillo, PR | $9K | 2023 |
| Scuba Dog SocietyDonation to sponsor community events | San Juan, PR | $8K | 2023 |
| Samuel Alicea HernandezTo mitigate environment damages to the Ponce Playa Communities | Ponce, PR | $8K | 2023 |
| Cuentos Verdes Diatom Environmental ServicesSupport for the printing of an educational book | Lares, PR | $8K | 2023 |
| Cres IncFunds were granted to farmers to help further agroecology efforts in Puerto Rico. | San Juan, PR | $5K | 2023 |
| Flora Rural LlcGrants provided to students for conducting botanical research | San Juan, PR | $5K | 2023 |
| Finca NoaFunds were granted to farmers to help further agroecology efforts in Puerto Rico. | Toa Baja, PR | $5K | 2023 |
| Jannette GavillanGrants provided to students for conducting botanical research | Aibonito, PR | $5K | 2023 |
| Coordinadora Paz Para La Mujer IncTo purchase materials for the new community garden | San Juan, PR | $4K | 2023 |
| Comunidad Toro Negro IncSupport for network services provider | Ciales, PR | $3K | 2023 |
| Arrecifes Pro Ciudad IncSponsorship to print the second edition of the coloring book, English version, Isla Verde Reef Residents. Toprint 2,000 copies with the sponsorship of Para la Naturaleza | Carolina, PR | $3K | 2023 |
| Daniela Fabrizi RiosSupport for an event: Feria de la Calle | San Juan, PR | $3K | 2023 |
| Gabriel Berrios CarrionFunds were granted to farmers to help further agroecology efforts in Puerto Rico. | Caguas, PR | $3K | 2023 |
| Lara Mercedes Sanchez MoralesGrants provided to students for conducting botanical research | Austin, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Ricardo J Costa AgostoSupport for the participation in the EU-US Emerging leaders program | Humacao, PR | $520 | 2023 |
| Esmeralda Torres MartinezSupport for the participation in the EU-US Emerging leaders program | Trujillo Alto, PR | $520 | 2023 |
| Cooperativa Organica Madre TierraSupport for the agroecological market | San Juan, PR | $500 | 2023 |
| The Luis A Ferre Foundation Incmuseo De Arte De PonceTo mitigate environment damages to the Ponce Playa Communities | Ponce, PR | $24K | 2022 |
| Centros Sor Isolina IncTo mitigate environment damages to the Ponce Playa Communities | Ponce, PR | $23K | 2022 |
| Carnaval De Vejigantes De La Playa De PonceTo mitigate environment damages to the Ponce Playa Communities | Ponce, PR | $22K | 2022 |
| Luis Berrios NegronSupport for the resident artist program | San Juan, PR | $18K | 2022 |
| American Cello InstituteTo mitigate environment damages to the Ponce Playa Communities | San Juan, PR | $17K | 2022 |
| Kristal Rodriguez Atelier And Creative Studio Creative StudioTo mitigate environment damages to the Ponce Playa Communities | Ponce, PR | $16K | 2022 |
| Plusurbia LlcTo mitigate environment damages to the Ponce Playa Communities | Miami, FL | $15K | 2022 |
| Plenitud Iniciativas Eco-EducativasSupport in the publication of agricultural manual | Las Marias, PR | $15K | 2022 |
| Compania De Baile Ballet SeorialTo mitigate environment damages to the Ponce Playa Communities | Ponce, PR | $14K | 2022 |
| Proyecto Coqui IncorporadoMonitoring project of el coqui in Puerto Rico | San Juan, PR | $10K | 2022 |
| American Ornithological SocietyAOS Annual meeting sponsorship | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Hekiti Ecoagroforesteria Educativa Inc Ricardo AlbarracinFunds were granted to farmers to help further agroecology efforts in Puerto Rico. | Rincon, PR | $8K | 2022 |
| Carmen UmpierreTo support the program of community gardes | Toa Baja, PR | $8K | 2022 |
| Norysell MassanetFunds were granted to farmers to help further agroecology efforts in Puerto Rico. | Cabo Rojo, PR | $7K | 2022 |
| Wilfredo Lugo Finca Don QuiqueFunds were granted to farmers to help further agroecology efforts in Puerto Rico. | Rincon, PR | $6K | 2022 |
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