Fundacion Manos Del Sur Inc
Fundacion Manos Del Sur Inc is a public charity based in Coral Gables, Florida. Founded in 1999, it raises funds and works with organizations in Latin America to improve vulnerable children’s lives, with education as a central tool and health and nutrition also included in its assistance program.
Fundacion Manos Del Sur Inc at a glance
In short: Fundacion Manos Del Sur Inc reported $362K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $362,482 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +63.1% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $242,665
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $390,051
- +32.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $171
- -91.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $400,099
- +60.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fundacion Manos Del Sur Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1390 South Dixie Hwy Ste 1106, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Phone: (305) 860-6529
Website: https://manosdelsur.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fundacion Manos Del Sur Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization says its current programs are in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Haiti, Mexico, and Peru. It also says it has previously worked in Ecuador, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The 2026 RAÍZ prize is focused on Argentina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2023) to $362K (2025). In 2025 it reported $362K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asociacion Pan Y Amor Miami, FL | — | $38,722 |
| Ficec Coral Gables, FL | — | $9,151 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are reported in dollars.
The organization’s website states that it allocates 90% of income to programs and 10% to administrative and fundraising expenses.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $242,665 | $390,051 | $400,099 | $362,482 | Total only | $171 |
| 2024 | $252,713 | $294,935 | $249,720 | $222,309 | Total only | $2,118 |
| 2023 | $206,398 | $260,009 | $287,507 | $47,873 | 2 | $188 |
| 2022 | $233,896 | $379,147 | $273,617 | $248,567 | Total only | $75 |
| 2021 | $128,366 | $298,693 | $279,271 | $253,400 | Total only | $63 |
| 2020 | $108,944 | $257,541 | $244,604 | $211,625 | Total only | $113 |
| 2019 | $96,007 | $298,090 | $320,060 | $281,352 | Total only | $447 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to help Latin American children rise from extreme poverty and become healthy, productive adults. It pursues this by partnering with organizations serving children and financing projects through its Integral Assistance Program, which addresses health, nutrition, and education. Its website emphasizes inclusive, quality education and describes child wellbeing, educational access, and opportunity as areas of focus.
The 2024 filing describes fundraising through a “Sponsor a Child” program and special events. It also describes “Train 2 Give,” in which athletes train and compete together while raising funds and awareness. These are fundraising and awareness activities, not described as grant programs for outside applicants.
Grantmaking
The 2023 filing reports $47,873 in grants across two grants, an average of $23,936.50 per grant. The 2024 and 2025 filings each report zero grants. The available information does not identify the recipients or individual grant amounts.
The organization’s website announced the 2026 Premio RAÍZ a la Innovación Educativa for organizations working to transform education in vulnerable contexts in Argentina. The announcement describes three categories, 15 finalists, and USD 30,000 in prizes. It gives an August 2026 opening for applications and an October–November 2026 jury evaluation period.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are:
- Maria Paulina Batlle Montes — President
- Claudia Batlle — Director
- Pablo Ciano — Director
- Javier Cividini — Director
- Mariano Torre Garcia — Director
- Martin Mas — Director
- Roxana Stamboulian — Director
- Andrea Vargas — Director
- Guillermo Victoria — Director
Fundacion Manos Del Sur Inc is led by Maria Paulina Batlle Montes, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maria Paulina Batlle Montes
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Vargas
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Batlle
Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guillermo Victoria
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Javier Cividini
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mariano Torre Garcia
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Mas
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pablo Ciano
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roxana Stamboulian
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Manos Del Sur Inc
How much does Fundacion Manos Del Sur Inc give each year?
Fundacion Manos Del Sur Inc reported $362K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $222K in grants paid.
How large is Fundacion Manos Del Sur Inc?
Fundacion Manos Del Sur Inc reported $243K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $390K.
What does Fundacion Manos Del Sur Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to help Latin American children rise from extreme poverty and become healthy, productive adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fundacion Manos Del Sur Inc?
Fundacion Manos Del Sur Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check manosdelsur.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Fundacion Manos Del Sur Inc make grants?
The organization says its current programs are in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Haiti, Mexico, and Peru. It also says it has previously worked in Ecuador, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The 2026 RAÍZ prize is focused on Argentina.
What is Fundacion Manos Del Sur Inc's EIN?
Fundacion Manos Del Sur Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0959520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
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