Institute for Socio-Ecological Research
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Institute for Socio-Ecological Research at a glance
- Total assets
- $303,884
- +88.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,736,635
- +84.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $62
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,727,102
- +67.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Institute for Socio-Ecological Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $263K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Las Mujeres Bartolenas Inc Castaner, PR | Las Bartolenas is an organization of women that aspires to develop a community to improve the lives of people in the region, promote independent living, ensure a future for our children with the development of their own homes and the creation of jobs that allow them to support themselves. | $131,818 |
| CAM Jibaros Inc Lares, PR | Jibaros is an organization to promote mutual community and agricultural support | $131,303 |
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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 | $303,884 | $2,736,635 | $2,727,102 | — | — | $62 |
| 2023 | $160,983 | $1,487,137 | $1,632,002 | $263,121 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $308,013 | $978,410 | $744,790 | — | — | $68 |
| 2021 | $73,323 | $313,291 | $343,777 | — | — | $52 |
| 2020 | $103,551 | $249,423 | $230,488 | — | — | $114 |
| 2019 | $81,128 | $226,921 | $219,406 | — | — | $193 |
About Institute for Socio-Ecological Research
Based on IRS filings
Institute for Socio-Ecological Research is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Lajas, PR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $304K in total assets. Net investment income was $62.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute for Socio-Ecological Research is led by Braulio Quintero, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Braulio Quintero
President
Executive Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$9K (2019) → $19K (2024)
Stacey Williams
Executive Director
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$39K (2019) → $89K (2024)
Brenda M. Soler
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mariangie Rosas
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Hosannah
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sacha C Steiner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elvia Melendez Ackerman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Isacc Carter
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan A. Mann Hamilton
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $6K (2024)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Elvia Melendez-Ackerman (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Issac Carter (2022) — Director
- Former: Esteban Muniz (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Salome Buglass (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Yuralkis Gutierrez (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $89K, to Stacey Williams (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Institute for Socio-Ecological Research
How large is Institute for Socio-Ecological Research?
Institute for Socio-Ecological Research reported $304K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is Institute for Socio-Ecological Research?
Institute for Socio-Ecological Research is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Lajas, PR. It holds $304K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Institute for Socio-Ecological Research operate?
Institute for Socio-Ecological Research has awarded grants in Puerto Rico.
What is Institute for Socio-Ecological Research's EIN?
Institute for Socio-Ecological Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 66-0795286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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