2025-11-10T10:51:53-06:00 2024-12-31 363998687 CHERYL ROHLFS & ASSOCIATES LTD 401 HUEHL ROAD SUITE 1E NORTHBROOK IL 60062 990 2024-01-01 453706112 MAESTRO CARES FOUNDATION MAES 3129807788 1459 W HUBBARD ST CHICAGO IL 60642 PETER AMARO TREASURER 3129807788 2025-11-10 0 CHERYL K ROHLFS CPA P01387972 8477539200 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z HENRY CARDENAS 1459 W HUBBARD ST CHICAGO IL 60642 16041208 0 X WWW.MAESTROCARES.ORG X 2011 IL MAESTRO CARES FOUNDATION IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE UNITED STATES. WE DO SO BY PROVIDING HOUSING, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND THE ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THEIR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. 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THROUGH OUR EFFORTS, WE ARE STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES AND HELPING CHILDREN BECOME TOMORROW'S LEADERS. 0 0 2675472 2069042 EXPENSES FOR PROJECTS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING DURING 2024:SMALL STEPS NURTURING CENTER-HOUSTON, TEXAS; RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES-LURIE KITCHEN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS; CASITA DE BELEN ORPHANAGE CENTER IN CALI, COLOMBIA, CASA EN COMUNIDAD MAESTRO CARES ALDEAS INFANTILES SOS ECUADOR (PLACEMENT FACILITY) IN QUITO, ECUADOR; CASA HOGAR ALERGIA EXPANSION IN COLOMBIA; AGRUPACION DE DAMAS HEBREAS HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO DEL VALLE IN CALI, COLOMBIA; ALDEOS INFANTILES SOS COMMUNITY CENTER - HONDURAS; FUNDACION RENACI-CENTRO E BIENSTAR DE NINOS CON CANCER - PARAGUAY; YMCA AQUATIC THERAPY AND WELLNESS CENTER IN PUERTO RICO. 411436 CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, SCHOLARSHIPS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS 941969 174074 OTHER EXPENSES RELATED TO THE GRANTS AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS. 941969 174074 4028877 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 47 0 1 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 IL X ZAYDA CARDENAS 3129807789 1459 W HUBBARD ST CHICAGO IL 60642 X HENRY CARDENAS CHAIRMAN 20.00 X X 0 0 0 MARCO ANTONIO MUNIZ VICE CHAIRMAN 10.00 X X 0 0 0 ELENA SOTOMAYOR SECRETARY 10.00 X X 0 0 0 PETER AMARO TREASURER 10.00 X X 0 0 0 FELIPE PIMENTO DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 BIGRAM ZAYAS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 AMALIA GOMEZ-MICONE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ZAYDA CARDENAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 157731 0 0 157731 0 0 1 0 1 0 JORGE GIROTTI 353 E YORKFIELD AVE ELMHURST IL 60126 110975 1 1482785 8644175 141409 10126960 126817 126817 5202872 5158699 44173 44173 44173 581475 1482785 795177 -213702 -213702 MISCELLANEOUS 611710 3084 3084 3084 10087332 174074 0 -213702 400000 400000 1669042 1669042 811668 515007 147384 149277 75711 52241 8328 15142 62016 39349 11261 11406 6572 6572 8691 8691 530723 123616 284481 122626 4737 4697 40 192016 192016 10966 10966 11716 11716 CONTRIBUTIONS 754695 675065 36500 43130 TRAVEL, MEALS AND LODGI 380832 205463 6704 168665 SCHOLARSHIPS 337144 336791 353 BANK AND CREDIT CARD FE 178168 7 1683 176478 166473 7599 121986 36888 5601170 4028877 848641 723652 1862752 3025840 421249 2895240 1416568 2301063 7817 52660 65843 38347 28252 27496 7484065 7244490 761686 754423 11982389 16301212 1653855 749577 22500 118000 761686 797066 2438041 1664643 X 9544348 14636569 9544348 14636569 11982389 16301212 4486162 606059 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1363842 2654756 7266669 6080165 10126960 27492392 1363842 2654756 7266669 6080165 10126960 27492392 707884 26784508 154948 91931 -111475 175584 170990 481978 3244 2241 3324 1738 3084 13631 27988001 2494779 0.95700 0.98170 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2100 2100 0 36564 18684 17880 27179 17563 9616 27496 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 797066 797066 11445934 606059 795177 1401236 10044698 42634 42634 10087332 6353713 795177 795177 5558536 42634 42634 5601170 PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 795,177. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 795,177. 1 SOUTH AMERICA - ARGENTINA 0 0 CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF JARDIN DE NINOS, BUENOS AIRES 27175 SOUTH AMERICA - COLOMBIA 0 0 CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE II AND III-CASITA DE BELEN (ORPHANAGE)IN CALI, COLOMBIA 240000 SOUTH AMERICA - ECUADOR 0 0 CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CASA EN COMUNIDAD (PLACEMENT FACILITY) IN QUITO, ECUADOR 150000 SOUTH AMERICA - COLOMBIA 0 0 CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN COLOMBIA-AGRUPACION DE DAMAS HEBREAS 260058 CENTRAL AMERICA - HONDURAS 0 0 CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOS COMMUNITY CENTER IN TEQUICIGALPA, HONDURAS 133000 SOUTH AMERICA - PARAGUAY 0 0 CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BIENSTAR DE NINOS CON CANCER, RENACI, RARAGUAY 100000 SOUTH AMERICA - COLUMBIA 0 0 CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE III ORPHANAGE IN CALI, COLOMBIA 7000 CENTRAL AMERICA - PUERTO RICO 0 0 CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOL-CAGUAS, PUERTO RICA 252000 SOUTH AMERICA - CHILE 0 0 CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PEDIATRIC FAMILY HOME IN SANTIAGO, CHILE 192801 SOUTH AMERICA - ARGENTINA 0 0 CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DAY CARE CENTER IN BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA 82008 CENTRAL AMERICA - PUERTO RICO 0 0 CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF YMCA IN SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO 100000 CENTRAL AMERICA - HONDURAS 0 0 CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE CONSTRACTION OF COVENANT HOUSE IN TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS 125000 0 0 0 0 0 0 1169233 499809 1669042 SOUTH AMERICA SUPPORT 260058 CASH 0 BOOK, PER CONTRACT CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN SUPPORT 133000 CASH 0 BOOK, PER CONTRACT SOUTH AMERICA SUPPORT 7000 CASH 0 BOOK, PER CONTRACT SOUTH AMERICA SUPPORT 150000 CASH 0 BOOK, PER CONTRACT SOUTH AMERICA SUPPORT 100000 CASH 0 BOOK, PER CONTRACT CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN SUPPORT 125000 CASH 0 BOOK, PER CONTRACT CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN SUPPORT 252000 CASH 0 BOOK, PER CONTRACT SOUTH AMERICA SUPPORT 192801 CASH 0 BOOK, PER CONTRACT SOUTH AMERICA SUPPORT 82008 CASH 0 BOOK, CONTRIBUTION CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, SUPPORT 100000 CASH 0 BOOK, CONTRIBUTION SOUTH AMERICA SUPPORT 240000 CASH 0 BOOK, CONTRIBUTION SOUTH AMERICA SUPPORT 27175 CASH 0 BOOK, CONTRIBUTION 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: EACH PROJECT IS REVIEWED FOR THE NEED, NATURE OF THE PROJECT, SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE LEADERSHIP OF THE RECEIVING ORGANIZATION TO FUNDRAISE FOR OPERATIONS AND ADDITIONAL FUNDS, ORGANIZE AND FOLLOW THROUGH THE PROJECT. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE RECEIVING ORGANIZATION ARE REVIEWED FOR ACCURACY AND SUSTAINABILITY. AT LEAST THREE PROJECTS ARE REVIEWED FOR ANY GIVEN LOCATION. FORMAL PROPOSALS ARE SUBMITTED TO MAESTRO CARES TO REVIEW. A SITE VISIT IS CONDUCTED PRIOR TO THE SELECTION PROCESS. A LEGAL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING IS DRAWN UP WITH THE RECEIVING ORGANIZATION AND ITS CORPORATE AND NONPROFIT PARTNERS OUTLINING THE PARTNER OBLIGATIONS IN TERMS OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES. REGULAR MONTHLY OR BI-MONTHLY UPDATES ARE REVIEWED DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OR IMPLEMENTATION PHASE. REPORTS ARE REQUESTED QUARTERLY FOR UPDATE AND IMPROPTU SITE VISITS TO REVIEW PROGRESS. SINCE MOST OF THE FUNDS ARE FOR CONSTRUCTION, THE PROGRESS OF THE PROJECT/PROGRAM ARE PROVIDED BY GRANTEES ON A REGULAR BASIS. PART I, LINE 3: THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH OTHER ENTITIES TO BUILD FACILITIES BASED ON A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING. PAYMENTS ARE MADE BASED ON THE PROGRESS OF THE CONSTRUCTION OR BASED ON SPECIFIC NEED. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE TO SUPPORT EXISTING ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA. GALA BENEFIT 2064260 1482785 581475 257861 94460 442856 1 2064260 1482785 581475 257861 94460 442856 795177 -213702 1 RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES-LURIE KITCHEN CHICAGO 100000 0 BOOK CONTRIBUTION SMALL STEPS NUTURING CENTER IN HOUSTON TX 2902 JENSEN DRIVE HOUSTON TX 77026 760471755 300000 0 BOOK CONTRIBUTION 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ZAYDA CARDENAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 157731 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 157731 0 0 0 X GOODS FOR GALA 0 141409 MARKET VALUE 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS IN DETAIL THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. ALL DIRECTORS HAVE ACCESS TO REVIEW THE FORM 990. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT WHICH IS MONITORED FOR COMPLIANCE BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY DETERMINES COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BASED ON PERFORMANCE INPUT FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST AT THE FOUNDATION'S OFFICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 MAESTRO CARES FOUNDATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH REQUEST AT THE FOUNDATION OFFICE. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.