Productores De Cafe De Puerto Rico Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PROCAFE Corporation is a Puerto Rican non-profit organization committed to revitalizing the coffee industry through programs that enhance the economic, social, and environmental well-being of coffee farmers and their communities. Governed by an independent Board of Directors representing its membership base, the organization generates the majority of its revenue from public support and provides tailored services to hundreds of smallholder coffee farmer members.
- Income
- $1.0 million
- Spending
- $969,443
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $65,000, 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
Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 78% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $633,249 spent. Café del Futuro (NCBA-CLUSA USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Program) Café del Futuro supports coffee farmers across Puerto Rico in adopting climate-smart agroforestry practices that improve productivity, soil health, and resilience to extreme weather. The program provides technical assistance, CPA-52 environmental evaluations, on-farm training, and monitoring of climate-smart practices such as tree establishment, shade management, organic inputs, and diversified cropping. Farmers receive coffee, shade, and timber trees; training from agronomists and agricultural technicians; and support with implementation plans and verification processes. The program also conducts data collection for greenhouse-gas reduction measurements and contributes to long-term reforestation and carbon-capture goals. Through Café del Futuro, PROCAFE advances sustainable coffee production, increases farm viability, and strengthens the economic stability of rural communities.
- $41,797 spent. Semillas de Cambio (Hispanic Federation - Amanece) Seed Distribution & Diversification Initiative Semillas de Cambio, also known as Amanece, expands access to high-quality seeds for coffee growers to diversify crop production, increase food security, and strengthen farm resilience. PROCAFE procures, stores, and distributes seeds of complementary food crops and provides training on planting, soil fertility, and organic inputs. The program reduces the cost burden on smallholder farmers by offering seeds, and technical guidance. It promotes diversified farming systems that generate additional income streams, support household nutrition, and improve long-term sustainability of coffee farms. The initiative also establishes community-level seed banks, engages farmers in hands-on educational sessions, and contributes to broader environmental recovery efforts across the mountain region.
- $63,507 spent. Solar Ambassador Program (DoE) Renewable Energy Access for Mountain Communities The Solar Ambassador Program serves as a community-engagement and intake-assistance initiative under the DOEs Solar Access Program, funded via the Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund (PR-ERF). Community organizations selected as Ambassadors help eligible low-income households apply for subsidized rooftop solar photovoltaic systems and battery storage with zero upfront cost. The role of each Ambassador includes outreach and education, intake screening, and coordination of application documentation for qualifying householdsespecially those in areas with frequent outages or residents dependent on electricity-driven medical equipment. By delivering this support, the program accelerates deployment of resilient clean-energy systems, strengthens grid resilience in rural and inland communities, and reduces long-term energy vulnerability among Puerto Rican households.
- Fondo R.A.I.Z. Access to Capital Program PROCAFE launched Fondo R.A.I.Z. (Respaldo Agrícola para Inversiones en la Zona) to expand small coffee farmers access to affordable capital. Through an MoU with Puerto Rican mountain region credit unions, the program connects growers with cooperative loans, business readiness training, and credit facilitation. Fondo R.A.I.Z. leverages local cooperative networks to improve financial resilience, addressing one of the sectors most persistent barrierslimited access to financing for smallholders. Servicio de Herramientas Farmer Tools Service PROCAFE operates a shared equipment service that provides coffee farmers with affordable access to essential agricultural tools. The program maintains, rents, and repairs items such as chainsaws, augers, and pruning equipment, ensuring safe and efficient field operations. By pooling resources and providing training on proper tool use, Servicio de Herramientas helps reduce production costs, improve efficiency, and promote sustainable farm management across the mountain regions smallholder coffee sector. Brigadas de Recuperación Tropical Storm Ernesto Response Following Tropical Storm Ernesto, PROCAFE organized emergency recovery brigades to assist vulnerable coffee farmers with cleanup and replanting. Working with COA L3C and Technoserve, the brigades provided workforce support to rehabilitate damaged farms, restore shade and coffee trees, and stabilize hillside soils. Funded through private donations and matching funds from a foundation partner, the initiative aided dozens of farms, preserved income for agricultural workers, and accelerated regional recovery after the storm. FFWR Farm and Food Worker Relief Program Through a partnership with the Hispanic Federation, PROCAFE implemented the USDA Farm and Food Worker Relief Program in Puerto Rico. The initiative distributed one-time $600 payments to eligible agricultural and food-processing workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. PROCAFE managed outreach, documentation, and payment verification, disbursing over $800,000 in direct assistance. The program provided vital support to hundreds of farmworkers and their families while reinforcing PROCAFEs commitment to social and economic equity within rural communities. Organizational Capacity-Building Initiative PROCAFE implemented a comprehensive capacity-building plan to strengthen its institutional structure, improve financial systems, and professionalize operations. Efforts included staff development, compliance training, CRM implementation, and upgraded reporting and communications processes. The initiative positions PROCAFE to manage multi-funded programs more effectively and sustain long-term impact for coffee producers. It represents a critical step in transforming PROCAFE from a project-driven organization into Puerto Ricos central hub for coffee-sector development and farmer services.
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
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.
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 September 30, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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