Nonprofit · EIN 42-1628144
CARAS OF THE AMERICAS
Also known as CARA, Caras de las Americas
Tax-exempt · CATANO, PR 00963
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,724,002 | $4,349,467 | $3,374,535 | $4,745,911 | $432,342 | $4,313,569 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,681,701 | $4,683,217 | -$1,001,516 | $1,418,647 | $477,600 | $941,047 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,751,615 | $4,040,277 | -$288,662 | $2,315,286 | $372,723 | $1,942,563 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,611,893
- of which government grants
- $5,890,534
- Program service revenue
- $112,109
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $81,099
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,600,774
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,103,341
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $307
- Accounting fees
- $56,493
- Travel
- $44,874
- Depreciation
- $32,801
- Program services (functional)
- $3,852,411
- Management and general (functional)
- $442,763
- Fundraising (functional)
- $54,293
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,418,647
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,745,911
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $432,342
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,313,569
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $61,595
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,163,569
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $150,000
- Gross receipts
- $7,724,002
- Employees
- 147
- Volunteers
- 820
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- PR
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $81,099 |
| JOSE H SANTIAGO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAFAEL TORO ARSUAGA | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIEMI SIERRA | VOCAL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIZZETTE QUINONES | VOCAL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MONIQUE LUGO | VOCAL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIA E SOTO MAINARDI | VOCAL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HILDA RODRIGUEZ | VOCAL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAOLA PEREZ SURILLO | VOCAL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $81,100 |
| ALBERTO MERCADO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SABRINA NAZOR | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSE H SANTIAGO | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAFAEL TORO ARSUAGA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIEMI SIERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIZZETTE QUINONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIEMI SIERRA ALVAREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Monique Lugo | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $69,523 |
| ALBERTO MERCADO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARIA SOTO MAINARDI | Vice-President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SABRINA NAZOR | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSE H SANTIAGO | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAFAEL TORO ARSUAGA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIEMI SIERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIZZETTE QUINONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Monique Lugo | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 433, CATANO, PR 00963-0433
- In care of
- % PATTI SEMENIETTA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 3051 IDAHO AVE NW APT 206, WASHINGTON DC 20016
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL FERNANDEZ, PO BOX 192386, SAN JUAN, PR 00919
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- RAFAEL TORO ARSUAGA, SERRANIA ST JA 15, GUAYNABO PR 00918
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL FERNANDEZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (787) 235-2151
- Return prepared by
- CPA CARLOS X PENA GARCIA
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $3,095,068
- 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.Expenses $348,991
- 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.Expenses $159,131
- 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.Expenses $249,221
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-1628144
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,745,911
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,724,002
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,724,002 | $4,349,467 | $4,745,911 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,681,701 | $4,683,217 | $1,418,647 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,751,615 | $4,040,277 | $2,315,286 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,669,880 | $3,126,921 | $2,375,553 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: RAFAEL TORO ARSUAGA | June 30, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 42-1628144).
Questions about CARAS OF THE AMERICAS
- What is the EIN of CARAS OF THE AMERICAS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CARAS OF THE AMERICAS is 42-1628144.
- Is CARAS OF THE AMERICAS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to CARAS OF THE AMERICAS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CARAS OF THE AMERICAS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CARAS OF THE AMERICAS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CARAS OF THE AMERICAS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CARAS OF THE AMERICAS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHAEL FERNANDEZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of CARAS OF THE AMERICAS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $81,099 (MICHAEL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CARAS OF THE AMERICAS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,724,002, expenses of $4,349,467 and total assets of $4,745,911 at year end.
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