Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico
Alianza de Museos de Puerto Rico (AMPR), formerly the Asociación de Museos de Puerto Rico, is a nonprofit organization established in 2002 and based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It supports museum professional development and education, community service, and conservation and public understanding of cultural and natural heritage.
Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico at a glance
In short: Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico gave $328K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Puerto Rico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $327,643
- -29.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,304
- -52.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,700
- Total assets
- $507,660
- -50.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Puerto Rico (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 362377, San Juan, PR 00936-2377
Phone: (787) 216-1459
Website: https://alianzamuseospr.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Museo De Arte Contemporaneo De PR ($73K). Together the top 10 received $307K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 20 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AMPR’s website describes cultural regions across Puerto Rico, including Vieques and Culebra as one unit, as well as a Cultural Region of the Diaspora. In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Puerto Rico, 12% to New York, and 9% to Illinois. The filing’s grant list includes recipients in Puerto Rico, New York, and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico gives
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $328K (2024) to $464K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $328K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museo De Arte Contemporaneo De PR San Juan, PR | Support the development and presentation of visual arts and other art exhibits throughout diverse cultural spaces (e.g., museums, community spaces and/or organizations, artist independent spaces) that highlight the experiences of black and afro-descendant culture from the Puerto Rican colonial point of view. | $73,203 |
| Centro De Economia Creativa San Juan, PR | Support the development and presentation of visual arts and other art exhibits throughout diverse cultural spaces (e.g., museums, community spaces and/or organizations, artist independent spaces) that highlight the experiences of black and afro-descendant culture from the Puerto Rican colonial point of view. | $45,000 |
| Creative Justice Initiative Bronx, NY | Support the development and presentation of visual arts and other art exhibits throughout diverse cultural spaces (e.g., museums, community spaces and/or organizations, artist independent spaces) that highlight the experiences of black and afro-descendant culture from the Puerto Rican colonial point of view. | $40,000 |
| Plataforma EJE Guaynabo, PR | Support the development and presentation of visual arts and other art exhibits throughout diverse cultural spaces (e.g., museums, community spaces and/or organizations, artist independent spaces) that highlight the experiences of black and afro-descendant culture from the Puerto Rican colonial point of view. | $40,000 |
| Cooplibri Cayey, PR | Support the development and presentation of visual arts and other art exhibits throughout diverse cultural spaces (e.g., museums, community spaces and/or organizations, artist independent spaces) that highlight the experiences of black and afro-descendant culture from the Puerto Rican colonial point of view. | $30,000 |
| Puerto Rican Cultural Center Chicago, IL | — | $20,000 |
| Museo De Las Americas San Juan, PR | Support the development and presentation of visual arts and other art exhibits throughout diverse cultural spaces (e.g., museums, community spaces and/or organizations, artist independent spaces) that highlight the experiences of black and afro-descendant culture from the Puerto Rican colonial point of view. | $19,400 |
| Museo De Los Santos Y Arte Nacional Inc San Juan, PR | Support the development and presentation of visual arts and other art exhibits throughout diverse cultural spaces (e.g., museums, community spaces and/or organizations, artist independent spaces) that highlight the experiences of black and afro-descendant culture from the Puerto Rican colonial point of view. | $15,000 |
| La Marana Corp San Juan, PR | Support the development and presentation of visual arts and other art exhibits throughout diverse cultural spaces (e.g., museums, community spaces and/or organizations, artist independent spaces) that highlight the experiences of black and afro-descendant culture from the Puerto Rican colonial point of view. | $12,000 |
| Laboratoria Boricua De Vogue Inc Toa Baja, PR | Support the development and presentation of visual arts and other art exhibits throughout diverse cultural spaces (e.g., museums, community spaces and/or organizations, artist independent spaces) that highlight the experiences of black and afro-descendant culture from the Puerto Rican colonial point of view. | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $507,660 | $525,999 | $526,195 | $327,643 | 12 | $2,370 |
| 2023 | $1,022,510 | $601,079 | $596,406 | $464,110 | 8 | $3,251 |
| 2022 | $7,836 | $27,845 | $27,234 | — | — | $1 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AMPR’s stated mission is to provide professional training experiences for museologists and students, and to promote education and community service related to conserving cultural and natural heritage. Its website also describes a goal of building an inclusive, diverse alliance of museums, cultural spaces, and Puerto Rican communities and diaspora to support education, conservation, and heritage interpretation.
In 2024, AMPR reported support for the Tiznando el País: Visualidades y Representaciones program, which uses research, exhibitions, educational resources, and institutional collaborations to increase the visibility and representation of Black and Afro-descendant people in Puerto Rican arts and cultural work. The filing also describes Échale un Ojo al Arte, an initiative addressing cultural-heritage education and documentation of artworks in schools and public spaces.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. Centro de Economía Creativa says it supports nonprofits, social enterprises, and community-based projects through management and training services. Museo de las Américas says it presents the history and culture of the American continent. Puerto Rican Cultural Center describes itself as a community-based institution serving Chicago’s Puerto Rican and Latino community. Other 2024 recipients include Plataforma EJE, Creative Justice Initiative, and La Maraña.
Grantmaking
AMPR reported 12 grants totaling $327,643 in 2024. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $73,203, with a median of $19,700. The filing describes the grants as supporting visual arts and exhibitions in museums, community spaces, organizations, and artist-run spaces, with an emphasis on Black and Afro-descendant culture from the Puerto Rican colonial perspective.
The largest awards included $73,203 to Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico, $45,000 to Centro de Economía Creativa, $40,000 each to Creative Justice Initiative and Plataforma EJE, and $30,000 to Cooplibri. AMPR also reported two cash grants to individuals, of $5,000 and $4,500, for specific arts projects; these are not grants to outside organizations.
The filing describes a grant-monitoring process that includes grant contracts stating amounts and terms, periodic meetings, site visits by the general project coordinator, and quarterly progress and use-of-funds reports from recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Marianne Ramirez, president; Donald C. Escudero Rivera, secretary; Hiromi Shiba, vice president; Luis M. Perez, treasurer; Maria A. Lopez Vilella, sub-treasurer; and Mariel Quinones Velez, director.
Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico is led by Marianne Ramirez, President on every filing since 2022; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marianne Ramirez
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$23K (2024)
Mariel Quinones Velez
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald C. Escudero Rivera
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$20K (2024)
Hiromi Shiba
Vice President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luis M. Perez
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria A. Lopez Vilella
Sub Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Zorali De Feria (2022–2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Ian J. Gonzalez (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $23K, to Marianne Ramirez (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico
How much does Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico give each year?
Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico gave $328K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $464K across 8 grants.
What is Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico's typical grant size?
Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico's median grant in 2024 was $19,700, and its average grant was $27,304, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico give grants?
Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico gives mostly in Puerto Rico: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Juan, PR (6 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico's largest grantees?
Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico's largest 2024 grantees include Museo De Arte Contemporaneo De PR ($73,203), Centro De Economia Creativa ($45,000) and Creative Justice Initiative ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico?
Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico reported $508K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $526K.
What does Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico fund?
AMPR’s stated mission is to provide professional training experiences for museologists and students, and to promote education and community service related to conserving cultural and natural heritage. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico?
Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check alianzamuseospr.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico's EIN?
Alianza De Museos De Puerto Rico's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 66-0612816. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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