Para la Naturaleza Inc
Preselected recipients only
Para la Naturaleza Inc is a private foundation in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In tax year 2024 it gave $124,960 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $44,700. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$124,960
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$44,700
- Assets$15.8 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was down from $607,810 the year before.
83% of its 2024 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 | $501,093 | 72 | $31.9 million |
| 2023 | $607,810 | 35 | $25.0 million |
| 2024 | $124,960 | 9 | $15.8 million |
How to apply
Para la Naturaleza Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Para la Naturaleza Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $118,960 in 8 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Desde Mi Huerto | Funds were granted to farmers to help further agroecology efforts in Puerto Rico. | $44,700 |
| Puerto Rico Sea Grant Inc | Support for educational materials under the collaborative agreement with Sea Grant (University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Campus) to strengthen environmental and science education initiatives. | $25,000 |
| Individual | Stipend for the collaboration in the Resident Artist Program | $22,000 |
| FoProBiM | Support mangrove restoration efforts in Haiti through nursery development and planting activities, in collaboration with local communities, to protect one of the most threatened ecosystems in the Caribbean. | $10,000 |
| Casa Pueblo de Adjuntas Inc | Grant to support the "Laboratory of Innovation in Renewable Energy" initiative | $8,000 |
| Individual | Stipend for the collaboration in the Resident Artist Program | $6,000 |
| Plenitud Iniciativas Eco-educativas | Grant to support roof repairs at the Resilient Center "Cancha Sana" in the Altosano community. | $4,436 |
| Fundacion Amigos de El Yunque | Grant to support their mission to "Educate to Conserve" through their educational activities at El Portal de El Yunque | $3,000 |
| Individual | Grant to support her participation in the Reef Futures Conference | $1,824 |
Officers and trustees
- Enrique Alejandro Torres
- Ana Maria Garcia Blanco
- Roberto Serralles Jordan
- Fernando Lloveras San Miguel
- Neida Pumarejo Cintron
- Rafael Rivera Martinez
- Elizabeth Padilla
- Maria Cristina Aponte
- Maria J Corujo
- Omar Rosado
- Camila Marambio
- Sandra Fara
Questions people ask
Does Para la Naturaleza Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Para la Naturaleza Inc give?
$124,960 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Para la Naturaleza Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Enrique Alejandro Torres (Director), Ana Maria Garcia Blanco (Director), Roberto Serralles Jordan (Director) and Fernando Lloveras San Miguel (President) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Para la Naturaleza Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, science and research and education.