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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. Total assets have grown from $6.3M in 2014 to $15.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. 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 its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in PR. 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.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$11K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$32K
Based on 27 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lic Fernando Lloveras | PRESIDENT | $229K | $22K | $253K |
| Lic Neida Pumarejo | LAND CONSERVATION DIR AND LEGAL | $140K | $14K | $155K |
| Anamar Carrion | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | $136K | $0 | $136K |
| Rafael Rivera Martnez | NATURAL PROTECTED AREAS DIRECTOR | $104K | $10K | $114K |
| Roberto J Serralles Yordan | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joaquin B Viso | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Blas B Fonalledas | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$15.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
N/A
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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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 | 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 |
| Finca NoaFunds were granted to farmers to help further agroecology efforts in Puerto Rico. | Toa Baja, PR | $5K | 2023 |
| Flora Rural LlcGrants provided to students for conducting botanical research | San Juan, PR | $5K | 2023 |
| Cres IncFunds were granted to farmers to help further agroecology efforts in Puerto Rico. | San Juan, 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 |
| Gabriel Berrios CarrionFunds were granted to farmers to help further agroecology efforts in Puerto Rico. | Caguas, PR | $3K | 2023 |
| Daniela Fabrizi RiosSupport for an event: Feria de la Calle | San Juan, PR | $3K | 2023 |
| Lara Mercedes Sanchez MoralesGrants provided to students for conducting botanical research | Austin, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Esmeralda Torres MartinezSupport for the participation in the EU-US Emerging leaders program | Trujillo Alto, PR | $520 | 2023 |
| Ricardo J Costa AgostoSupport for the participation in the EU-US Emerging leaders program | Humacao, 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 |