Puerto Rico Community Foundation Inc
The Puerto Rico Community Foundation (Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto Rico, FCPR) is a 501(c)(3) public charity and community foundation established in 1984 and operational since 1985. Based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the organization functions as a philanthropic advisor to individuals, families, nonprofit organizations, and corporations seeking to support community development in Puerto Rico and internationally. The foundation operates a donor-advised fund structure, allowing donors to direct the distribution and investment of their philanthropic contributions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$48.5M
+18.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
-2.1% YoY
Grant Count
58
-21.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
+24.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To develop the capacities of communities in Puerto Rico so that they may achieve social transformation and economic self-sufficiency, by stimulating investment in communities and maximizing the impact and yield of each contribution.
Primary Program Areas:
Educational Programs – Supporting school community development at elementary, middle, and high school levels through collaboration among public, private, and nonprofit sectors to improve student academic performance and long-term school improvement.
Economic Development Fund – Empowering community-based economic activity through support of organizations that stimulate incubation and acceleration of micro-enterprises, providing grants, capacity building, and technical assistance with access to financial capital.
Scholarships – Facilitating university scholarships for students, including specialized programs such as the Juan Marqués Mera Scholarship for architecture students and scholarships for future programmers.
The foundation's strategic plan emphasizes equitable access to potable water, renewable energy, social housing, community economic development, and education.
Grantmaking
The foundation connects donors to philanthropic opportunities and facilitates grants and scholarships to nonprofit organizations and university students. The organization provides training, technical assistance, and emergency donations to organizations and individuals.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds in Puerto Rico, with some activity in New York and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $48,526,352
- Total Revenue: $9,361,757
- Total Expenses: $6,338,476
- Total Giving: $2,649,180
- Staff: 27 employees
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $40.8M
- Revenue: $3.82M
- Expenses: $6.29M
- Total Liabilities: $4.44M
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $48,526,352 | $40,836,391 | $41,048,922 |
| Revenue | $9,361,757 | $3,816,736 | $6,227,953 |
| Expenses | $6,338,476 | $6,290,790 | $5,751,155 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $766,281 | $693,120 | $693,985 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Puerto Rico Community Foundation Inc
ACPR-Guayacán Fellowship
PUERTO RICO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Full tuition, materials, and lodging covered
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Fondo de Becas Futuros Constructores de Puerto Rico
PUERTO RICO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Vista Scholarship Fund
PUERTO RICO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
April 28, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Nelson I Colón Tarrats – President
- Hiram Williams Figueroa – Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NELSON COLON TARRATS | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $229,905 |
| MARY ANN GABINO | VP SENIOR | 40 | $146,789 |
| NOELIA MARIN OQUENDO | FINANCE DIRECTOR & COMPTROLLER | 40 | $86,622 |
| DESIREE MIESES LLAVAT | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| BENJAMIN ROSARIO ROSARIO | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| MARTA E FERNANDEZ PABELLON | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| VIVIAN I NEPTUNE RIVERA | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| MIGUEL L VARGAS JIMENEZ | PRESIDENT BOD | 4 | — |
| AIDA TORRES CRUZ | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| ANTONIO ESCUDERO VIERA | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| ANITZA COX MARRERO | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced multiple scholarship opportunities and grant programs, including:
P.R. Community Foundation awards $95K in grants to Vieques, Culebra nonprofitsScholarship for ophthalmologists seeking subspecialty training
Open call for the Juan Marqués Mera Scholarship for architecture students
Call for scholarships to support future programmers
Announcement of the Alfonso López Chaar and Erica Ivers de López Fund to support Dorado students
Support for initiatives promoting a green economy through the Fondo para la Conservación y Desarrollo Sostenible del Bosque Modelo de Puerto Rico
Fondo para la Conservaci\xF3n y Desarrollo Sostenible del Bosque Modelo\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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