MCS Foundation Inc
MCS Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It supports charitable causes and describes its work as improving the lives and well-being of communities in Puerto Rico, with particular attention to aging communities in need.
MCS Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: MCS Foundation Inc gave $871K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $79K), mostly in Puerto Rico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $871,305
- +22.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $79,210
- +22.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $56,000
- Total assets
- $21,122
- -20.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Puerto Rico (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to MCS Foundation Inc
- Invitation Only
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Seek entity evaluation at any time; proposals are generally considered in response to RFPs or direct invitations. The foundation’s website says funds are given by invitation.
- Contact
Application contact: Elba N Rivera
Mailing address: PO Box 193310, San Juan, PR 00919
Phone: (787) 999-8774
Website: https://mcs-foundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MCS Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Accion Social De PR Inc ($352K). Together the top 10 received $867K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 60 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Puerto Rico. The foundation describes its work as serving Puerto Rico communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How MCS Foundation Inc gives
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $710K (2023) to $1.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $871K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Accion Social De PR Inc San Juan, PR | Contribution | $352,000 |
| Rehaciendo Comunidades San Juan, PR | Contribution | $111,000 |
| Centro Sor Isolina Ferr San Juan, PR | Contribution | $91,000 |
| Banco De Alimentos PR San Juan, PR | Contribution | $88,000 |
| Corp Teatro Latino San Juan, PR | Contribution | $60,000 |
| Enterprize Events Inc San Juan, PR | Contribution | $56,000 |
| Univ Central Del Caribe San Juan, PR | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Centro Ines San Juan, PR | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Cruz Roja Americana PR San Juan, PR | Contribution | $17,305 |
| Salvation Army San Juan, PR | Contribution | $17,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,122 | $1,784,073 | $1,145,023 | $871,305 | 11 | $871,305 | $82,855 |
| 2023 | $26,514 | $1,312,369 | $1,043,068 | $709,543 | 11 | $709,543 | $62,691 |
| 2022 | $57,300 | $1,235,049 | $1,192,194 | $838,511 | 15 | $838,511 | $49,782 |
| 2021 | $999,846 | $1,418,336 | $1,503,938 | $1,029,758 | 1 | $1,029,758 | $43,377 |
| 2020 | $1,085,445 | $2,130,907 | $2,713,813 | $1,234,866 | 22 | — | $49,680 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MCS Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to improve the lives and well-being of the communities it serves through initiatives addressing poverty and health-related social needs of its aging population. Its stated pillars are health, education, and economic development; its current approach is guided by health-related social needs, including access to healthcare, food, education, housing and transportation, and economic stability.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $871,305. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $352,000, with a median of $56,000. The largest grants included $352,000 to Acción Social de PR Inc., $111,000 to Rehaciendo Comunidades, $91,000 to Centro Sor Isolina Ferr, $88,000 to Banco de Alimentos PR, and $60,000 to Corp Teatro Latino. Each was recorded as a contribution.
The foundation says it gives funds by invitation to entities aligned with its mission and values. It describes a two-step screening process: entity evaluation and proposal evaluation. Organizations may seek entity evaluation throughout the year; proposals are typically considered during announced RFP periods or through direct invitations. Entity evaluation materials include a board or trustee listing with affiliations, Form 990 or equivalent, a 501(c)(3) determination letter, current financial statements (audited preferred), and an entity description. The foundation prioritizes organizations with measurable results and opportunities for engagement. Its 2024 filing lists application form and materials and award restrictions as not applicable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Monica Fernos, Treasurer; Ricardo Martinez, Director; James O Odrobinak, Director; Roberto Pando, Chairperson; Gilberto R Negron, Secretary; and Carolyn Rodriguez, Director.
MCS Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James O. Odrobinak
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Rodriguez
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ricardo Martinez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gilberto R. Negron
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Fernos
Tresurer
Trasurer → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Tresurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberto Pando
Chairprson
Director → Chairprson, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Elba N. Rivera (2020–2023) — Exc Director
- Former: Maite Morales (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: David Scanavino (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jose R. Aponte (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Elba Castellano (2020) — Ops 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.
Frequently asked questions about MCS Foundation Inc
How much does MCS Foundation Inc give each year?
MCS Foundation Inc gave $871K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $710K across 11 grants.
What is MCS Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
MCS Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $56,000, and its average grant was $79,210, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does MCS Foundation Inc give grants?
MCS Foundation Inc gives mostly in Puerto Rico: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Juan, PR (11 grants).
Does MCS Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on MCS Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (11 grants).
Who are MCS Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
MCS Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Accion Social De PR Inc ($352,000), Rehaciendo Comunidades ($111,000) and Centro Sor Isolina Ferr ($91,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is MCS Foundation Inc?
MCS Foundation Inc reported $21K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $871K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does MCS Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to improve the lives and well-being of the communities it serves through initiatives addressing poverty and health-related social needs of its aging population. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MCS Foundation Inc?
Seek entity evaluation at any time; proposals are generally considered in response to RFPs or direct invitations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is MCS Foundation Inc's EIN?
MCS Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 66-0870996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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