Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc
Economic support to philanthropy projects in connection with 1 provision of healthcare and nutritional support to impoverished communities in PR and worldwide and 2 restoration and preservation of historically and culturally important buildings works of art and artifacts related to the Catholic Church in Puerto Rico and worldwide.
Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc gave $410K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Puerto Rico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $410,100
- +110.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +183.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,124
- -25.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,110,354
- +29.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Puerto Rico (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colegio Maria Auxiliadora de Carolina ($50K). Together the top 10 received $318K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 45 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc gives
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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2020) to $410K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $410K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colegio Maria Auxiliadora de Carolina Carolina, PR | Economic support for children living in poverty and vulnerable childhood situations. | $50,000 |
| Colegio Nuestra Senora del Carmen Ponce, PR | Economic support for children living in poverty and vulnerable childhood situations. | $40,000 |
| Foundation Order of Malta Inc Coral Gables, FL | Assistance for the elderly in Puerto Rico and Cuba | $37,600 |
| La Perla de Gran Precio Inc San Juan, PR | Including assistance for vulnerable communities medical aid social services and relief programs that uphold human dignity and serve those most in need. | $35,000 |
| Casa de Ninos Manuel Fernandez Juncos Inc San Juan, PR | Economic support for children living in poverty and vulnerable childhood situations. | $30,000 |
| Instituto Santa Ana Inc Adjuntas, PR | Economic support to organization that welcomes girls who are victims of abuse providing them a safe loving environment. | $30,000 |
| Global Giving Foundation Washington, DC | Economic support to organization that provides mentorship leadership development academic support and prevention programs for adolescents at social risk in Puerto Rico. | $25,000 |
| PR Education Initiative Corp San Juan, PR | Student scholarships | $25,000 |
| Nunciatura Apostolica Naciones Unidas Washingon, DC | This money was used for intern scholarships. | $25,000 |
| Centro Deambulantes Cristo Pobre Inc Ponce, PR | Economic support for children living in poverty and vulnerable childhood situations. | $20,000 |
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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 | $1,110,354 | $1,693,193 | $1,428,716 | $410,100 | 17 | $38,730 |
| 2023 | $855,066 | $1,370,187 | $1,376,106 | $195,000 | 6 | $29,507 |
| 2022 | $835,336 | $1,060,626 | $587,155 | $274,124 | 13 | $9,376 |
| 2021 | $381,702 | $639,275 | $398,383 | $120,750 | 7 | $4,306 |
| 2020 | $138,228 | $212,300 | $74,072 | $55,350 | 2 | — |
About Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in San Juan, PR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $410K. Net investment income was $39K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc is led by Raul Vidal Sepulveda, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raul Vidal Sepulveda
President
Vicepresident → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $15K (2024)
Mikel Eguia Moreda
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$11K (2023) → $10K (2024)
Rafael Rovira Arbona
Vicepresident
President → Vicepresident, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $13K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Christian Sobrino Vega (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Oscar De Ascoz Planes (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $15K, to Raul Vidal Sepulveda (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc
How much does Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc give each year?
Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc gave $410K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $195K across 6 grants.
What is Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $24,124, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc give grants?
Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc gives mostly in Puerto Rico: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (12%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Juan, PR (4 grants) and Ponce, PR (3 grants).
Does Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Colegio Maria Auxiliadora de Carolina ($50,000), Colegio Nuestra Senora del Carmen ($40,000) and Foundation Order of Malta Inc ($37,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc?
Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gaudium Et Spes Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 66-0948823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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