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Puerto Rico Community Foundation Inc

EIN 66-0413230 · San Juan, PR

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To develop the capacities of the communities in Puerto Rico to achieve their social and economic transformation, stimulating philanthropic investment and maximizing the yield of each contribution.

Income
$9.4 million
Spending
$6.3 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
57 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
27
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$229,905, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 57.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 145% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (6)
  1. $188,208 spent. Educational Programs The development of school communities is an essential part of the Foundation's mission. The Foundation believes that education is the cornerstone for personal and social development. The Foundation perceives education as a social action of interdependence and collective responsibility. The accomplishment of significant achievements and the increase of student academic performance will be the result of the continuous collaboration between the public, private and non profit sectors. This is the climate of collaboration among different sectors promoted by the Foundation to facilitate long term and ongoing support of school improvement at the elementary, middle and high school level
  2. $1.3 million spent. Puerto Rico Recovery Fund in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and María the Foundation reactivated its Puerto Rico Community Recovery Fund, once used to address Hurricane Hugo and the emergency of 911 in New York. The Fund became a reliable source for donors to facilitate there giving to Puerto Rico and to provide immediate relief and recovery grants to non-profit organizations. After the immediate relief the Fund continue the economic support grants and technical assistance to promote resilient, equitable and sustainable access and development in four strategic milestones renewable energy, drinking water by community aqueducts, affordable housing, education, economic activity at a community based level.
  3. $19,344 spent. Economic Development Fund Empower economic activity stemming from the community base through the support of community based organizations that stimulate incubation and acceleration of micro-enterprises through grants, capacity building, and technical assistance. Provide access to financial capital in the form of loans, through the Community Investment Fund Fondo de Inversión Comunitaria FIC, to non profit organizations for the purposes of community loan programs for microenterprises or small businesses, ii affordable housing rehabilitation, pre-development, and development costs, iii projects with an identified repayment source contracts, grants, etc., known as bridge loans, and iv feasible activities with a projected financial and social return.
  4. Housing Development Support the development of moderate and low income housing through the enhancement of the leadership and administrative capabilities of not for profit community based organizations by providing grants, capacity building and technical assistance
  5. $3.3 million spent. Philanthropy Scholarship and Grants Program Stimulate philanthropic giving from individuals, families, corporations, foundations and other non-profits to provide facilitate grants and scholarship funds to the community
  6. $91,615 spent. Community Investment Fund Social impact investment fund that provides social and economic returns to investors. The fund provides financing support to not for profit organizations. The eligible users are community financing programs, acquisition and housing rehabilitation, operational capital and social entrepreneurship initiatives.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1985.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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