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Popular Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Comptroller Division. It holds total assets of $4.5M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. Total assets have grown from $3M in 2019 to $4.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Florida. According to available records, Popular Foundation Inc. has made 28 grants totaling $449K, with a median grant of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $100K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Florida, New Jersey, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$9K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 24 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Popular Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 28 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, FL, NJ.
Popular Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $449K across 28 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $100K.
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Popular Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Velasco | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amy L Festante | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard Carrion | CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carlos Vazquez | VICE CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Beatriz Polhamus | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eduardo J Negron | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ignacio Alvarez Zatarain | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Manuel Chinea | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cathy Vuong | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
28
Total Giving
$449K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$8K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pr Centro De Artes Y TecnologiaVERIZON GRANT MADE TO POPULAR FOUNDATION AND WAS DONATED TO PR CENTRO DE ARTES Y TECNOLOGIA (PRCAT) | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey New York High SchoolCONTRIBUTION TO CORPORATE CLASSROOM SPONSORSHIP | New York, NY | $77K | 2022 |
| Thelma Gibson Health InitiativeTGHI's "From Home Isolation to Community Integration Seniors Program" works with48 elderly/seniors providing biweekly home visits & conducting wellness checks, case management & providing Instacart Food Certificates & Activities for Stimulation. | Miami, FL | $25K | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement MiamiEmpowering Youth: This project will support Junior Achievement's effort to provide financial literacy, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurship programs to over 37,500 K- 12 grade students in South Florida. | North Miami Florida, FL | $25K | 2022 |
| Chapman Partnership IncHousing Opportunities and Professional Enrichment (HOPE) connects structurally unemployed/underemployed homeless individuals to workforce development training that leads them to sustained employment. | Miami, FL | $18K | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of New YorkEngaging Popular Bank Volunteers to Teach Financial Literacy to K-12 Students. Support from the Popular Foundation will allow for virtual and in-person delivery of JA's curriculum to students in high-need communities throughout New York City. | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Violence Intervention Program IncVIP's Economic Justice Program empowers immigrant, Latinx survivors of domestic and sexual violence to achieve financial independence by providing culturally affirming and trauma-informed financial literacy training and small business development. | New York, NY | $13K | 2022 |
| Victory Center IncSports Therapy/Physical Education to subsidize expenses related to implementing a teacher-delivered Physical Education Program, ensuring students have access to engaging activities that not only improve health but also improve the quality of life. | North Miami Beach, FL | $13K | 2022 |
| Family Legal CareLIFT's Family Law Education and Community Outreach Program primarily entails virtual legal clinics, webinars, and sharing of legal information and tools in the community and with local service providers. | Brooklyn, NY | $11K | 2022 |
| Bottomless ClosetEmpowering disadvantaged women to work towards self-sufficiency by building skills through the Upskill at Home virtual workshop program. | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Northern Manhattan Improvement CorporationNMIC's Worker Cooperative Development Project helps residents develop, launch, sustain, and grow worker-owned cooperatives business by providing trainings and ongoing technical assistance for their members. | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Women'S Housing And Economic Development CorporatiWHEDco's Education and Youth Development Programs strengthen the academic, critical thinking and literacy skills. They also, promote educational and vocational success, cultivate the leadership skills of youth, and instill healthy behavior practices. | Bronx, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Urban Workforce Advantage IncProject ABLE (Adult Basic Literacy Education) provides Adult Basic Skills and English as a Second Language instruction, employment readiness skills and citizenship to adults with limited English proficiency/literacy in Hudson and Union Counties, NJ. | Elizabeth, NJ | $10K | 2022 |
| Network For Teaching EntrepreneurshipNFTE's Aspiring Entrepreneurs Program (AEP), is an intensive experiential program for youth from Miami-Dade's low-income communities. AEP is designed to inspire and prepare students to pursue their dreams for future careers and small business startup. | Miami, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| National Council Of Jewish Women IncSince 2008, the NCJW/Essex Back 2 School Store (B2SS) has provided new school supplies, clothing and toiletries to more than 10,300 underserved children throughout Essex County with the help of more than 4,600 volunteers. | Livingston, NJ | $10K | 2022 |
| Latinas On The Verge Of Excellence - Love IncThe L.O.V.E. program is delivered during the academic year in partner schools. Mentors and mentees will participate in weekly, hour-long sessions guided by a curriculum that consists of mental health, reproductive health, college and career readiness. | Queens, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Autism Hero Project"Autism Training for First Responders" seeks to train police officers and other first responders to be able to recognize behaviors that might indicate autism more quickly and help distressed autistics efficiently and safely. | Algonquin, IL | $8K | 2022 |
| Fresh Youth Initiatives IncThe Welcome Program: provides afterschool and summer programs for 140 low income, immigrant, and first-generation children in grades Pre-K to 5th grade. | New York, NY | $8K | 2022 |
| Kingsbridge Heights Community Center IncKHCC's Teen Center, works as a youth development program for low-income Bronx adolescents, ages 11-21, offering a safe, supportive environment for learning and growth. | Bronx, NY | $8K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Miami-Dade IncUnited Way Center for Financial Stability (CFS) provides access to comprehensive financial stability services to low and moderate-income individuals and families, providing a full range of services and supports to achieve financial transformation. | Miami, FL | $8K | 2022 |
| Creo College Preparatory Charter SchoolCreo's College Awareness Field Trips: This program brings to life our vision of students thriving in college. In partnership with Popular, these field trips promote belonging and confidence for first-generation college-bound students. | Bronx, NY | $8K | 2022 |
| Center For Financial Training IncThe Students-Teaching-Students targets Miami Dade College students and their families with the mission to raise financial literacy among LMI communities. | Miami, FL | $8K | 2022 |
| Organization To Be Selected In The Next Tax PeriodAMOUNT ACCUMULATED TO BE PAID DURING THE NEXT TAXABLE YEAR ONCE THE ORGANIZATION IS SELECTED. | New York, NY | $8K | 2022 |
| Pr OpenPR OPEN GRANT MADE TO POPULAR FOUNDATION WAS DONATED TO FUNDACION BANCO POPULAR | San Juan, PR | $8K | 2022 |
| Bohemia 2022HARLAND CLARKE DONATED TO BOHEMIA 2022. | San Juan, PR | $5K | 2022 |
| Search And Care Inc"Money Matters" helps older adults attain financial security. Its Program Coordinator and Navigators help organize documents; pay bills; budget; secure ongoing/emergency stipends; negotiate arrears; debt reduction; representative payee, etc. | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Bureau Of Community ServiceThrough the Cumbo Childhood Education Center, BCS seeks to continue its afterschool programming focused on strengthening reading, writing, and critical thinking skills using customized curricula that incorporate language arts, math and science. | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Adjustment Present Value Of Grant - Hispanic FedADJUSTMENT PRESENT VALUE OF GRANT | New York, NY | $4K | 2022 |