Fundacion Colibri
Fundacion Colibri is a private foundation based in New York City, New York. In 2024, it reported 14 grants totaling $1,224,434, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Puerto Rico.
Fundacion Colibri at a glance
In short: Fundacion Colibri gave $1.2M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $87K), mostly in Puerto Rico. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,224,434
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $87,460
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $16,647,957
- -23.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Puerto Rico (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fundacion Colibri
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 711 5Th Ave, New York City, NY 10022-3111
Phone: (646) 213-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fundacion Colibri funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Platform for Social Impact Inc ($383K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 60 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Puerto Rico, 12% to recipients in Virginia, and 2% to recipients in the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fundacion Colibri open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $51K; repeat grants $108K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2023) to $2.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Platform for Social Impact Inc Carolina, PR | General Charitable | $383,334 |
| Technoserve Inc Arlington, VA | General Charitable | $150,000 |
| Caras of the Americas San Juan, PR | General Charitable | $150,000 |
| Vimenti LLC Scarolina, PR | General Charitable | $150,000 |
| Multisensory Reading Centers of PR Inc San Juan, PR | General Charitable | $75,000 |
| Centro De Investigacin Y Poltica San Juan, PR | General Charitable | $50,000 |
| Instituto Nueva Escuela San Juan, PR | General Charitable | $50,000 |
| Para La Naturaleza San Juan, PR | General Charitable | $50,000 |
| Lead Collaborative PR Inc San Juan, PR | General Charitable | $50,000 |
| Fundacion Flamboyan Washington DC, PR | General Charitable | $36,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,647,957 | $1,375,307 | $1,576,435 | $1,224,434 | 14 | $1,460,634 | $1,238,816 | $1,107,207 |
| 2023 | $21,615,100 | $3,135,459 | $1,426,349 | $1,068,483 | 12 | $1,310,185 | $387,387 | $1,036,250 |
| 2022 | $18,856,502 | $1,096,734 | $1,757,618 | $1,286,982 | 17 | $1,634,291 | $35,771 | $983,126 |
| 2021 | $21,316,988 | $10,322,388 | $1,444,064 | $1,127,162 | 8 | — | $4,294,156 | $901,008 |
| 2020 | $14,126,785 | $-64,418 | $2,481,759 | $2,194,939 | 9 | — | $95,538 | $682,452 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fundacion Colibri reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant records show support for organizations working in areas including education, literacy, family economic security, community development, and social impact. These are grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation. For example, Multisensory Reading Centers of PR says it provides literacy instruction and support for students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities; Vimenti LLC says it aims to mitigate the effects of child poverty in Puerto Rico and promote economic security for families; and Platform for Social Impact says it raises capital for programs, organizations, and impact-first businesses benefiting underserved communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $1,224,434. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $383,334, with a median of $50,000. Its largest reported grants included $383,334 to Platform for Social Impact Inc. in Carolina, Puerto Rico; $150,000 each to TechnoServe Inc. in Arlington, Virginia, Caras of the Americas in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Vimenti LLC in Carolina, Puerto Rico; and $75,000 to Multisensory Reading Centers of PR Inc. in San Juan.
Other reported 2024 grants included $50,000 each to Centro de Investigación y Política Pública Corp., Instituto Nueva Escuela Inc., and Lead Collaborative PR Inc., all in San Juan. The filing lists the grants as for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Monica de la Torre as president, Herbert A. Allen as vice president, Beatriz de la Torre as secretary, Kim Wieland as treasurer, and Peter DiLorio as assistant secretary.
Fundacion Colibri is led by Monica De La Torre, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Monica De La Torre
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beatriz De La Torre
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Herbert A. Allen III
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Wieland
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Dilorio
Assistant Secretary
Assisstant Secretary → Assistant Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Fundacion Colibri
How much does Fundacion Colibri give each year?
Fundacion Colibri gave $1.2M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 12 grants.
What is Fundacion Colibri's typical grant size?
Fundacion Colibri's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $87,460, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fundacion Colibri that year got $51K on average.
Where does Fundacion Colibri give grants?
Fundacion Colibri gives mostly in Puerto Rico: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Juan, PR (7 grants).
Does Fundacion Colibri give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fundacion Colibri's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fundacion Colibri's largest grantees?
Fundacion Colibri's largest 2024 grantees include Platform for Social Impact Inc ($383,334), Technoserve Inc ($150,000) and Caras of the Americas ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fundacion Colibri?
Fundacion Colibri reported $16.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fundacion Colibri fund?
The available grant records show support for organizations working in areas including education, literacy, family economic security, community development, and social impact. These are grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fundacion Colibri?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fundacion Colibri's EIN?
Fundacion Colibri's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3698804. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Fundacion Colibri accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Fundacion Colibri funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fundacion-colibri-morg_0959677f7712488f8fc396f29fd2d619
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