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Mentes Puertorriquenas En Accion Inc

EIN 66-0728293 · San Juan, PR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To build a community of young change agents who make Puerto Rico their life project. This means we recruit engage and support young people who work on social projects in Puerto Rico. We do this through a fellowship program citizen education internship placement and supporting the projects of change agents.

Income
$886,695
Spending
$860,588
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$69,342, executive director

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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (3)
  1. $612,493 spent. PARACa is a training program for young university students and recent graduates known for their leadership. The program seeks to train the next generation of conscious sensitive and effective Changemakers willing to work for a better Puerto Rico. PARACa has two annual sessions: the summer session consists of an 8-week internship program that supports their professional development strengthens their leadership and sensitizes their perspective over Puerto Ricos issues. The year-long session consists of a 12-month internship program which promotes the progression of leadership development by strengthening skills deepening knowledge and career development by focusing on specific functional areas.
  2. $37,973 spent. #EnAccin is a civic action program aimed at young university students and professionals with a social commitment to Puerto Rico. The program seeks to develop a systematic perspective among participants to form leaders capable of carrying out social initiatives and projects of impact for Puerto Rico. The main components of #EnAccin are the intensive advocacy and organizing training curriculum connection to a peer network and mentorship through the process of incubating an advocacy project.
  3. $66,540 spent. Events - Our events bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to learn contribute and exchange experiences and ideas about the realities of Puerto Rico. Within these events our organization has a series of events known as Cafe Conciencia. Cafe Conciencia brings together students young professionals and the general public to discuss local and global relevant topics. Using local restaurants coffee shops book stores and other inclusive locations the program reunites each month. Educational and advocacy campaigns - We hold campaigns to educate the public about our mission. The campaigns have included the Agents of Change campaign which visualizes the social engagement of young leaders in Puerto Rico and #EsMiTurno which seeks to amplify the voice of young leaders in the election periods.

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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2017.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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