2026-05-15T12:49:30-07:00 2025-06-30 660798653 CPA CARLOS X PENA GARCIA PO BOX 9076 CAGUAS PR 00726 990 2024-07-01 421628144 CARAS OF THE AMERICAS CARA 7872352151 PO BOX 192386 SAN JUAN PR 00919 MICHAEL FERNANDEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9393195749 2026-05-12 1 1 Carlos X Pena Garcia P01694443 7874537632 2026-05-12 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z CARAS CON CAUSA MICHAEL FERNANDEZ PO BOX 192386 SAN JUAN PR 00919 7724002 0 X WWW.CARASAMERICAS.ORG X 2016 PR Caras of the Americas was formed to promote international collaboration and exchange among all people of the western Hemisphere; to promote grassroots development; to contribute to the improved provision of the education and health services; to encourage civic participation and progress; to empower through learning. Also Escuela con Causa EPA-RCM LLC was created to operate a Grade 6 through Grade 12 public-school Rosalina C. Martinez (RCM), a school within the public education system of the Puerto Rico Department of Education (the Department), located in the Amelia community of Guaynabo. RCM is being operated by the School pursuant to the Public Schools Alliance program (known as "Escuelas Publicas Alianzas" in Spanish) established by Act No. 85 of March 29, 2018 (Act No. 85-2018) as amended, known as the Act for the Educational Reform of Puerto Rico. 8 8 147 820 0 0 3569566 7611893 112135 112109 0 0 0 0 3681701 7724002 0 0 0 0 3815822 3103341 0 0 54293 867395 1246126 4683217 4349467 -1001516 3374535 1418647 4745911 477600 432342 941047 4313569 Caras of the Americas was formed to promote international collaboration and exchange among all people of the Western Hemisphere; to promote grassroots development; to contribute to the improved provision of the education and health services; to encourage civic participation and progress; to empower through learning and action. 0 0 3095068 0 0 a. Education Services: We continued to coordinate afterschool programs for underprivileged children to provide improved provisions of the education services. We offer academic tutoring, arts, crafts, sports, mentoring, collegue prep,etc. A reading marathon and carnival were held with schools and tutoring centers to foster a love of reading among students. Mothers actively participated as volunteers in readings, involving families and faculty in the activities. These initiatives have received recognition for their contribution to students' academic, social, and emotional progress. There were 484 participants and 19 parent volunteers. A career day event was organized by tenth-grade students from Rosalina Caraballo, Francisco Oller schools. Over 40 distinguished professionals participated to share their experiences with the young people, allowing them to explore career options, discover new passions, and inspire their academic and professional futures. The comprehensive development of 296 students from Cataño and northern Guaynabo is promoted, 95% of whom live in poverty and 35% are in special education. The school received the Full Service Community School (FSCS) award, highlighting our commitment to comprehensive services and community activities. Students completed 4,500 hours of community service. Summer internships were held in collaboration with law firms in Puerto Rico, allowing 25 students to explore legal and business careers. Fifty-five percent of students participated in activities such as public speaking, robotics, and sports, accumulating 4,441.50 contact hours. 348991 0 0 Ecology- With the raices urbanas project we provided more than 5,774.50 contact hours with 1,055 participants and 3,389 hours by 366 volunteers. Our organization played a prominent role in the Teachers for the Planet catalog presented at the UN COP28, where we contributed innovative educational solutions to climate change and positioned ourselves as leaders in environmental education globally. Data were collected at strategic locations in the Cienaga Las Cucharillas Natural Reserve and surrounding communities in Cataño and Guaynabo, enabling the creation of a public database. Urban spaces were revitalized with native and endemic trees, promoting biodiversity and mitigating the effects of climate change. 310 trees were planted. 159131 0 0 Community-Our community-based approach is designed to strengthen support networks, improve residents' living conditions, and foster local leadership. Several programs have been implemented to empower community leaders and improve the overall well-being of the most vulnerable, from the elderly to the young. A total of 219 social cases were managed, with 304 participants and 5,614 contact hours. A team of volunteers and community leaders distributed 9,402 meals to children, youth, and the elderly. Seniors were given excursions to various locations in Puerto Rico, promoting their well-being through recreational activities and healing therapies. 249221 0 0 Other Programs-Economy and encounters programs. Along with our partners Amizade ("friendship" in Portuguese), we coordinate programs for universities and groups from the U.S. that offer a service experience and cultural exchange in Puerto Rico. Among this year's participants are: the University of Illinois, Idaho University, Pitts University and the Academy for Global Citizenship. These programs support our projects as well as raise awareness about community efforts. 249221 0 0 3852411 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 147 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X X X EDGARDO MEDINA 7873854288 PO BOX 192386 SAN JUAN PR 00919 MICHAEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 0 X 81099 0 0 JOSE H SANTIAGO PRESIDENT 1 0 X 0 0 0 RAFAEL TORO ARSUAGA SECRETARY 1 0 X 0 0 0 MARIEMI SIERRA VOCAL 1 0 X 0 0 0 LIZZETTE QUINONES VOCAL 1 0 X 0 0 0 MONIQUE LUGO VOCAL 1 0 X 0 0 0 MARIA E SOTO MAINARDI VOCAL 1 0 X 0 0 0 HILDA RODRIGUEZ VOCAL 1 0 X 0 0 0 PAOLA PEREZ SURILLO VOCAL 1 0 X 0 0 0 81099 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5890534 1721359 312146 7611893 CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPME 813410 112109 112109 0 0 0 0 0 0 112109 0 0 0 0 0 0 7724002 112109 0 0 X 81099 48660 24330 8109 2600774 2366747 203967 30060 421468 365559 50363 5546 307 307 56493 17647 38846 656243 638114 12269 5860 271029 227413 40905 2711 62207 21891 39948 368 44874 40203 4671 0 32801 28505 3920 376 Student activies 40286 36080 3571 635 Excursions & transportation 9158 8539 527 92 Meals 15604 12639 2965 0 Other expenses 57124 40414 16174 536 4349467 3852411 442763 54293 1179248 4004567 150467 552094 115770 11885 11885 262555 200960 77047 61595 1418647 4745911 477600 432342 477600 432342 X 741047 4163569 200000 150000 941047 4313569 1418647 4745911 3374535 0 0 0 -2013 0 X X 0 0 1 1 X 765235 3257300 3751615 3569566 7611893 18955609 0 49840 97028 112135 112109 371112 765235 3307140 3848643 3681701 7724002 19326721 19326721 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 765235 3307140 3848643 3681701 7724002 19326721 1 1 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41820 27241 14579 0 104623 107499 -2876 0 116112 66220 49892 61595 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 The Organization uses published materials of the Department of Education regarding non discrimination Schedule E, Part I, Line 6 Represents contributions for the operation of charter school and other programs Schedule E, Part I, Line 6a Represents contributions for the operation of charter school and other programs Form 990, Part IV, Line 12a The Organization is in the process of preparing consolidated financial statements. Disregarded entities have obtained separate financial statements. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Sanabria Nazor and Rafael Arzuaga have a family relationship Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b General review of the form and discussion with accountant Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Officers and employees are required to disclose possible conflict of interest periodically in quarterly board an staff meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All documents are available upon request, as stated on our website. All documents were provided to donors for grant application. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Refers to tutoring services, IT services and other related and in kind services Form 990, Part XII, Line 2b The Organizations financial statement are currently under audit process. Disregarded entities where audited. One of the disregarded entities was subject to single audit and complied with the financial statements. 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