Fundacion Colibri
Preselected recipients only
Fundacion Colibri is a private foundation in New York City, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.2 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $383,334. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$1.2 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$383,334
- Assets$24.6 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2023 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
43% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 12 | $21.6 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 14 | $24.6 million |
How to apply
Fundacion Colibri says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Fundacion Colibri funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Puerto Rico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | 12 | $1.1 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $150,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Platform for Social Impact Inc | General charitable | $383,334 |
| Technoserve Inc | General charitable | $150,000 |
| Caras of the Americas | General charitable | $150,000 |
| Vimenti LLC | General charitable | $150,000 |
| Multisensory Reading Centers of PR Inc | General charitable | $75,000 |
| Centro de Investigacin Y Poltica | General charitable | $50,000 |
| Instituto Nueva Escuela | General charitable | $50,000 |
| Para la Naturaleza | General charitable | $50,000 |
| Lead Collaborative PR Inc | General charitable | $50,000 |
| Fundacion Flamboyan | General charitable | $36,100 |
| Plenitud Iniciativas Eco-Educativas Inc | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Foundation for A Better Puerto Rico | General charitable | $25,000 |
| National Alliance for Public Charter Schools | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Conprmetidos | General charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Monica de la Torre
- Herbert A Allen
- Beatriz de la Torre
- Kim Wieland
- Peter Dilorio
Questions people ask
Does Fundacion Colibri accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fundacion Colibri give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2023, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Fundacion Colibri?
Its 2023 filing lists Monica de la Torre (President), Herbert A Allen (Vice President), Beatriz de la Torre (Secretary) and Kim Wieland (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Fundacion Colibri fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.