About Filantropia Puerto Rico
We develop strategic philanthropic investment that promotes intersectional equity and systemic change. As a collective, we advance impactful and authentic philanthropy that stays connected to and has a direct impact on the communities that need it most.
Focus Areas
philanthropy and grantmakingequitysocial sector strengtheningdata & researchcapacity building
Who They Fund
vulnerable populations (unspecified)
Funding Style
direct servicecommunity-based programscapacity buildingprogrammatic support
Topics
basic needs / human services
About Filantropia Puerto Rico
Filantropia Puerto Rico Inc centers its grantmaking on intersectional equity and systemic change in Puerto Rico, and every grant in the provided record goes to recipients in PR. The foundation describes its work as strategic philanthropic investment that stays connected to communities most affected by the issues it addresses. In 2023, its largest reported grant went to Universidad De Puerto Rico in Rio Piedras for $500,000 to improve the quality of life of vulnerable populations, signaling support for institutions with broad public reach. Another major award supported Taller Salud in Loiza with $325,179 for the same purpose, alongside other large grants to community organizations and advocacy groups across the island. The portfolio also includes support for legal, housing, environmental, and civic organizations, suggesting a blend of direct service and systems-oriented philanthropy. The foundation’s active initiatives include Forward Puerto Rico Fund, Robusteciendo la Justicia Social, and Forward Fund, all tied to community resilience, equity, and social justice in Puerto Rico.
What Filantropia Puerto Rico Funds
A clear theme in the grant record is support for organizations working on the social conditions that shape daily life. Filantropia Puerto Rico Inc gave $205,000 to Centro Para La Reconst Del Habitat in Aguas Buenas and $50,000 to Asociacion De Comunidades Unidas Tomando Accion in Toa Baja, both tied to improving quality of life for vulnerable populations. Housing and place-based work also appear through grants to Centro Para La Reconst Del Habitat and Fideicomiso De Tierras in San Juan. Civic and legal capacity show up in awards such as $150,000 to Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico Inc in San Juan and $123,000 to Coalicion De Coa Pro Pers Sin Hogar in Ponce. The foundation also backed environmental and research-oriented work, including $147,000 to The Conservation Trust of Pr and $72,000 to Inst for Socio Ecological Research in Lajas.
How Filantropia Puerto Rico Gives
The provided grant-size data shows a p25 of $61,000, a median grant of $100,000, and a p75 of $145,750, indicating a middle range centered around six-figure awards. The 2023 grants list also shows repeat support for some organizations within the same year, including Centro De Apoyo Mutuo Bucabarones and Vamos Concentracion Ciudadana Inc, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-off awards. Filantropia Puerto Rico Inc is listed as a public charity and a regular funder, with active initiatives that function as pooled or strategic funding mechanisms. The organization does not accept unsolicited applications in the initiatives described.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$4.1M
Total Assets
$3.2M
Total Revenue
$516K
Total Expenses
$1.3M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $61K and $146K, with a median of $100K.
25th Percentile
$61K
Median
$100K
75th Percentile
$146K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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