Para La Naturaleza Inc
Para la Naturaleza Inc is a private foundation based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Its work centers on protecting Puerto Rico’s ecological lands and historical places, and it reports making grants to support conservation, education, agroecology, community initiatives, and related efforts.
Para La Naturaleza Inc at a glance
In short: Para La Naturaleza Inc gave $125K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $124,960
- -79.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -74.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,884
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $15,848,086
- -36.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (5% 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 Para La Naturaleza Inc
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 9023978, San Juan, PR 00902-3978
Phone: (787) 722-5834
Website: https://desarrollo.paralanaturaleza.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Para La Naturaleza Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Desde Mi Huerto ($45K). Together the top 7 received $97K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($28,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 179 grants of 181 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated land-protection mission is focused on Puerto Rico. Its 2024 grants included support for work in Puerto Rico and mangrove restoration in Haiti; the filing also lists one grant to a recipient in Los Angeles, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Para La Naturaleza Inc gives
- Giving fell 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2024) to $608K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Desde Mi Huerto | Funds were granted to farmers to help further agroecology efforts in Puerto Rico. | $44,700 |
| Puerto Rico Sea Grant Inc | Support for educational materials under the collaborative agreement with Sea Grant (University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Campus) to strengthen environmental and science education initiatives. | $25,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $28,000 |
| FoProBiM | Support mangrove restoration efforts in Haiti through nursery development and planting activities, in collaboration with local communities, to protect one of the most threatened ecosystems in the Caribbean. | $10,000 |
| Casa Pueblo de Adjuntas Inc | Grant to support the "Laboratory of Innovation in Renewable Energy" initiative | $8,000 |
| Plenitud Iniciativas Eco-educativas | Grant to support roof repairs at the Resilient Center "Cancha Sana" in the Altosano community. | $4,436 |
| Fundacion Amigos de El Yunque | Grant to support their mission to "Educate to Conserve" through their educational activities at El Portal de El Yunque | $3,000 |
| Arelys Del Mar Lopez Perez | Grant to support her participation in the Reef Futures Conference | $1,824 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,848,086 | $18,329,247 | $24,161,468 | $124,960 | 9 | $11,764,661 | $23,746 |
| 2023 | $25,043,981 | $18,886,356 | $27,035,733 | $607,810 | 35 | $14,623,280 | — |
| 2022 | $31,876,072 | $33,813,639 | $26,048,038 | $501,093 | 72 | $13,765,975 | — |
| 2021 | $25,716,971 | $14,492,096 | $19,936,076 | $370,927 | 27 | $9,781,361 | $43,174 |
| 2020 | $31,903,682 | $23,712,753 | $19,875,755 | $228,715 | 38 | — | $4,592 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Para la Naturaleza says its mission is to protect Puerto Rico’s ecologically valuable lands and to inspire people to take an active role in conserving natural and human ecosystems and historical heritage. Its stated project areas include land acquisition, biodiversity and conservation, reforestation, agroecology, outdoor trails, history, art and culture, and communities.
Its 2024 grants included support for agroecology in Puerto Rico, environmental and science education, mangrove restoration in Haiti, renewable-energy innovation, repairs to a community resilience center, and participation in a reef conference. The filing also describes loans to employees to purchase home solar systems; these are employee loans, not a grant program for outside applicants.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Para la Naturaleza reported 9 grants totaling $124,960. Grants ranged from $1,824 to $44,700, with a median grant of $8,000. Notable grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Para La Naturaleza Inc is led by Fernando Lloveras San Miguel, President on every filing since 2022; 9 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fernando Lloveras San Miguel
President
On filings since 2022
7.5 hrs/week
$276K (2022) → $335K (2024)
Rafael Rivera Martinez
Natural Protected Areas Director
On filings since 2021
7.5 hrs/week
$104K (2021) → $131K (2024)
Neida Pumarejo Cintron
Land Conservation Director & Legal Counsel
On filings since 2022
7.5 hrs/week
$140K (2022) → $162K (2024)
Ana Maria Garcia Blanco
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Enrique Alejandro Torres
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberto Serralles Jordan
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Padilla
Science & Educations Manager
On filings since 2022
7.5 hrs/week
$73K (2022) → $87K (2024)
Maria Cristina Aponte
Financial Management Accountant & Controller
On filings since 2022
7.5 hrs/week
$110K (2022) → $126K (2024)
Maria J Corujo
Human Resources Manager
On filings since 2022
7.5 hrs/week
$89K (2022) → $100K (2024)
Camila Marambio
Curator
New on the 2024 filing
7.5 hrs/week
$75K (2024)
Omar Rosado
Information System Manager
New on the 2024 filing
7.5 hrs/week
$89K (2024)
Sandra Fara
Pmo Manager
New on the 2024 filing
7.5 hrs/week
$73K (2024)
Former officers (10)
- Former: Anamar Carrion (2020–2023) — Development Director
- Former: Blas B Fonalledas (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Joaquin B Viso (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Roberto J Serralls Yordn (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ricardo Castillo (2022) — Information System Manager
- Former: Rigel Z Lugo Sabater (2022) — Communications Development
- Former: Lic Fernando Lloveras (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Lic Neida Pumarejo (2020–2021) — Land Conservation Director & Legal
- Former: Felix Vega (2020) — Finance Director
- Former: Jorge Baez Jimenez (2020) — Operations 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 $335K, to Fernando Lloveras San Miguel (President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Para La Naturaleza Inc
How much does Para La Naturaleza Inc give each year?
Para La Naturaleza Inc gave $125K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $608K across 35 grants.
What is Para La Naturaleza Inc's typical grant size?
Para La Naturaleza Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $13,884, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Para La Naturaleza Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Para La Naturaleza Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Para La Naturaleza Inc's largest grantees?
Para La Naturaleza Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Desde Mi Huerto ($44,700), Puerto Rico Sea Grant Inc ($25,000) and FoProBiM ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($28,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Para La Naturaleza Inc?
Para La Naturaleza Inc reported $15.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18.3M.
What does Para La Naturaleza Inc fund?
Para la Naturaleza says its mission is to protect Puerto Rico’s ecologically valuable lands and to inspire people to take an active role in conserving natural and human ecosystems and historical heritage. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Para La Naturaleza Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Para La Naturaleza Inc make grants?
The organization’s stated land-protection mission is focused on Puerto Rico. Its 2024 grants included support for work in Puerto Rico and mangrove restoration in Haiti; the filing also lists one grant to a recipient in Los Angeles, California.
What is Para La Naturaleza Inc's EIN?
Para La Naturaleza Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 66-0801404. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Para La Naturaleza Inc 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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