2025-07-06T12:28:17-07:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 843434496 FUNDACION EMPRENDEDORES DE LUZ INC FUND 7865499535 634 nw 1 st st Homestead FL 33034 Luz Perez C.E.O. 7865499535 2025-04-30 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X https://fundacionelusa.org/ X X 71218 X 13009 26460 5250 5799 0 0 0 0 3200 2500 700 17500 9094 8406 0 59624 52500 700 1500 17000 7409 3200 28540 110849 -51225 -47000 0 -98225 X 382 64957 0 0 59694 86694 60076 151651 107076 249876 -47000 -98225 Contributions will be used to fund educational programs, violence prevention and intervention, building safe communities, mental health, migrant support, and sustainable development. This includes workshops, scholarships, educational campaigns, counseling, community events, legal assistance, and ecological projects. Our goal is to eradicate intergenerational violence, empower communities, and develop positive leaders, creating a just and sustainable future for all. This program aims to enhance the quality of teaching through the development and implementation of innovative educational methods. The funds were used for instructor training, development of educational materials, and the integration of new educational technologies. This program connects communities with volunteers and donors through meaningful tourism experiences. The investment covered the costs of travel and accommodation for participants, as well as community activities. Designed to identify and develop leaders within the community, the funds were used for workshops, seminars, and mentoring programs that equip participants with leadership skills. This program offers comprehensive support to individuals who have faced significant challenges, helping them reintegrate into society. The investment included vocational training, counseling, and psychological support. 0 25809 25809 LUZ PEREZ CEO PRESIDENTE 40 0 0 0 SUPELANO PEREZ MICHEL ALEJANDRA CDO CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER 15 0 0 0 ROMERO DE LOZANO MARIA ISABEL DIRECTOR 20 0 0 0 MURILLO MARIA Programa Segunda Oportunidad 20 0 0 0 VASQUEZ HORTUA MARIA ISABEL DIRECTOR DENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM 6 0 0 0 MEDINA BUITRAGO YOLANDA CFO, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 15 0 0 0 MURILLO ANGELYN TEAM LEADER 10 0 0 0 MURILLO CHRISTOPHER SYSTEMS ENGINEER 8 0 0 0 GOORMAN JORDY CDO CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER 20 0 0 0 VEGA OSCAR PSYCHOTHERAPIST 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 107076 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FL Luz Perez 634 nw 1 st Homestead FL 33034 7865499535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 59694 18259 77953 0 0 0 59694 18259 77953 0 77953 77953 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 13 Including the multiple programs that have been developed and recognized by the communities that support and donate to us that this is Fundación Emprendedores de Luz, Inc.'s fifth tax year since its incorporation on October 7, 2019. This status is based on our consistent public support through small individual donations, program-related income, and community-based partnerships. All support is fully documented and aligned with our exempt purpose: to educate, serve, and train entrepreneurs; to prevent violence; and to strengthen social leadership development through education. Luz M Perez CEO / Founder To support program and operating expenses X 21901 21901 0 1 0 Michel Supelano Chief Digital Officer Operational support and digital infrastructure X 7250 7250 0 1 1 Maria Isabel Romero Director Programmatic expansion X 5500 5500 0 1 1 Yolanda Medina CFO Program and community events X 12500 12500 0 1 1 Carlos Perez Director To support outreach operations and community media X 14500 14500 0 1 1 Angelyn Murillo Team Leader X 10000 10000 0 1 1 Jordy Goorman Chief Digital Officer X 18000 18000 0 1 1 Other Collaborating Members Volunteer contributors / allied supporters General program and logistics support X 17425 17425 0 1 1 107076 Schedule L, Part I, Line 1 As of December 31, 2024, Fundación Emprendedores de Luz, Inc. reported $107,076 in outstanding internal, interest-free loans made by the CEO, board members, and allied collaborators. These funds were provided voluntarily and without compensation to cover essential operational and programmatic activities in a year of limited external funding. All loans were approved by the board of directors and internally documented, with no portion forgiven or converted into donations. The organization treats these loans as liabilities and will address repayment through future board resolutions, contingent on available funding. There is no private benefit, conflict of interest, or personal gain involved in any transaction. This financial structure has allowed the foundation to maintain operations, expand impact, and fulfill its exempt purpose during a financially challenging year. Furthermore, the foundation is grounded in the study of human behavior. During its initial years, significant resources were dedicated to understanding migration, building community networks, and conducting social research. These efforts have positioned us at the forefront of developing an internal education system that addresses intergenerational trauma and promotes social mobility. Our programs are designed not only to educate but to transform realities, integrating emotional, cultural, and structural components to strengthen community leadership and sustainability. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 the organization provided $2,500 in direct support to program beneficiaries through scholarships, emergency aid scholarships, and symbolic contributions to participants in educational and humanitarian programs. All grants were mission-aligned and directly connected to leadership development and violence prevention initiatives. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 represent essential programmatic and operational activities consistent with its mission to promote education, peace, and intergenerational leadership. Educational publications and materials: Costs associated with the printing and dissemination of Monarca: Quiero ser libre, no valiente, a testimonial and training book authored by Luz M. Pérez, distributed in leadership and trauma-recovery workshops. Execution of high-impact events: Expenses related to events such as the Semana del Agua en Miami, hosted at the Bless Mantel Foundation, where trees were planted to honor victims of communism and systemic violence. Notably, the Árbol de Puerto Torres was dedicated to the Colombian Amazon as a symbol of environmental justice and ancestral memory. Participation in academic, diplomatic, and cultural forums, including official ceremonies with:Universidad de Artes y Oficios de México, Universidad Palafoxiana,H. Claustro Internacional,WBC (World Business Council) Dubai,AMAVEX (OEA),Harbordale Elementary School (SEL program).Recognition travel and ceremonial protocol, including the receipt of international honors such as: Doctor Honoris Causa International Green Medal for Peace and Biodiversity Guardian of the Flame of Human Rights and Peacebuilder 2024-2025 Humanitarian support under the "Second Opportunity" program, covering airfare, food distribution, clothing, and reintegration support for Latin American survivors of violence and displaced individuals. Materials for environmental and community education, including tree planting tools and supplies for Colombia and Florida. Technology and communication tools: Subscriptions to Zoom, Canva, domain services, and visual content platforms to deliver hybrid training and outreach efforts. Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 As of December 31, 2024, Fundación Emprendedores de Luz, Inc. maintains recorded ownership of mission-critical fixed assets, including furniture, transmission and broadcasting equipment, and a vehicle acquired prior to 2024, with a combined historical value of $59,694. These assets directly support our IRS-exempt purposes, including educational outreach, media-based programming, and community engagement. During fiscal year 2024, the organization strategically expanded its infrastructure by acquiring key equipment to improve content creation and internal program execution. Additions included a high-resolution photo printing machine, a credential (ID badge) printing system, professional audiovisual studio equipment, and updated communication hardware. These acquisitions are fundamental to the execution of our internal education model, digital communication strategy, and community development efforts. All assets are fully depreciated or recorded per GAAP standards, exclusively used for exempt purposes, and remain the legal property of the Foundation. Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 These liabilities represent internal, interest-free loans extended by board members and the founder to support the organization's programmatic activities and essential operations during prior fiscal periods. The debt is properly documented through internal resolutions and financial records. These funds have not been forgiven, converted into grants, or transferred to any third-party liability. All amounts remain payable as internal obligations without interest or penalties, and are expected to be honored as the organization strengthens its financial capacity.