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When you are part of the Puerto Rico Community Foundation, you receive:
1 Personalized Philanthropic Counseling
We understand your needs and concerns for the solution design philanthropic activities on a one-to-one basis.
2 Experience
Our team is highly experienced in the philanthropic and community field.
3 Effectiveness
We provide a effective structure that will help you deliver on your plans and their impact.
la Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto Rico puede establecer su propio fondo para beneficiar la comunidad, perpetuar el legado de su familia, honrar a un ser querido, o para el auto sostenimiento de las organizaciones sin fines de lucro.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs style=»modern» color=»green» active_section=»0″][vc_tta_section title=»Fondos de Familia» tab_id=»1477489649424-1a295c28-945e»][vc_column_text]
- Gonzalo Aponte Foundation Fund
Its founder, Mary Elsa O. Vda. de Aponte (RIP), and her family have supported a variety of causes through this fund. Taking advantage of our advice, the family has identified both students in need of scholarships and non-profit organizations to distribute their donations. Among these are Casa Laura Vicuña - run by Salesian Sisters, Missionaries of Christ the Savior - APEN, Crearte, Albergue la Providencia and Nuestra Casa de los Niños. In addition, many young people have received scholarships to study in different institutions.
- Arbona Family Fund
The Arbona family - Aleida, Joaquín and their children - has stood out for their voluntary and selfless work in philanthropic organizations such as the Concilio de Niñas Escuchas and the Hogar Sor María Rafaela. Following this tradition, the family establishes a fund to sponsor projects in the area of education. Their donations have contributed to programs such as: Middle School Initiative (IREI) y I come to you, aimed at strengthening the creativity, academic achievement and self-esteem of middle school youth.
- Memorial Fund Carlos R. and Margarita A. Diaz
Established in December 1990, by Mr. William Diaz (r.e.p.d.), former Program Officer of the Ford Foundation. The fund is intended to honor the lives of his parents and perpetuate their memory. Proceeds from this fund are used to support programs of the Community Foundation and to promote projects critical to the betterment of Puerto Rico.
- Sister Rosemarie Gonzalez Foundation Fund, Family and Friends
The fund is established under the leadership of Mr. Teodoro Gonzalez, Sister Rosemarie's brother. The main purpose of the fund is to promote the stability and financial independence of Sister Rosemarie's work and the Hogar del Buen Pastor. The home is a non-profit organization that helps homeless people reintegrate into society as responsible citizens, encouraging spiritual values. The people live in the home for approximately two years and at the end of the program they go out into society with permanent jobs.
- Dimas Gonzalez Soler and Rosa Graña Sella Fund
Don Dimas and Doña Rosa cultivated the seed of education and common welfare not only in their children, but in the generations that have succeeded them. This scholarship fund was established on April 10, 2006 at the initiative of the González Graña family, to celebrate the memory of their two pillars, Don Dimas and Doña Rosa. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships to talented, economically disadvantaged students interested in pursuing engineering studies in Puerto Rico.
- Dr. Mario Juliá and Maria Luisa Saldaña de Juliá Foundation Fund
This fund is established to honor the memory of Dr. Mario Juliá and Doña María Luisa Saldaña who dedicated a large part of their lives to doing good. Their daughter, María Lina Juliá de Margarida created this fund to benefit non-profit organizations dedicated to serving our underserved communities. The purpose of the fund is to promote the social welfare of the residents of Puerto Rico through the development and implementation of direct services in mental health and education for children and adults. The funds are used to support charitable, spiritual and educational needs through community entities that provide these services.
- Martínez Álvarez Family Fund
To honor the memory of Doña Marina Martínez Álvarez, Alfredo Martínez Álvarez established this unrestricted fund to support the programs of the Puerto Rico Community Foundation (PRCF).
- Negroni-Hernandez Family Fund
It was established by the Negroni-Hernandez family, represented by Jose Negroni, his wife Lorraine Hernandez and daughter Lorraine Negroni. This fund intends to contribute to the community by providing education and a better life opportunity for low-income people to achieve personal success. The purpose of the Fund is to provide supplemental scholarships to students with high academic potential and demonstrated financial need who are interested in pursuing undergraduate studies (primarily vocational or technical degrees) in high demand and competitive disciplines.
- Eduardo R. Perez Fund and Carmen Ana Pont Perez Fund
This fund honors the parents of Mrs. Lourdes Pérez Pont, promoting projects related to community development, education and health. Among the initiatives it has sponsored we can mention: the Youth Center project of the Pro-Youth and Community Association of Barrio Palmas de Cataño and the Parent Center of the Federico Asenjo School.
- Fondo E. Rios and Meta Tietjen de Rios
It was created in 1992 by Arturo Betancourt, his wife Dr. Ethel Rios de Betancourt and Mrs. Ana Mita Betancourt to honor the memory of the latter's grandparents. The fund supports projects aimed at education. Some of the entities that have benefited from the fund have been the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music, the University of the Sacred Heart and the San Juan Children's Choir. After the death of Dr. Ríos de Betancourt, her children, Ana Mita and Arturo, followed her wish to donate an annual award in her memory to the Master of Public Relations student with the highest grade point average at Sacred Heart University. Since 2010, this award has been given every year.
- Felipe Segarra and Amelia B. de Segarra Family Fund
In 2000, this fund was established on an unrestricted basis to support the work of the Puerto Rico Community Foundation in the social transformation of our communities. Among the beneficiary organizations are: Oratorio San Juan Bosco and Hogar Nuestra Señora de la Providencia.
- Shonali Choudhury Fund
Its purpose is to support the rights, health and education of women in Puerto Rico by donating funds to worthy organizations dedicated to these purposes. This memorial fund is named after the daughter of Barbara Southard and Parimal Shonali, a doctor and professor at the University of Miami. She conducted qualitative research in Tijuana, MX on sex workers and had a penchant for causes that addressed women's disparities, disadvantage, health and education. She did not promote charity, but empowerment of the disadvantaged.
- Zeller Family Fund
It was established in 1997 with the purpose of sponsoring projects that address issues related to AIDS, diabetes and cancer. Among the entities that have received donations are: Hogar Niños que Quieren Sonreír and Fundación Pro-departamento de Pediatría Oncológica del Hospital Universitario Antonio Ortíz Inc. The fund is one of many instances of the Zeller family's involvement with initiatives that support local philanthropy. Speaking of Philanthropy with Lilly Zeller, the first radio program focused on strengthening and promoting philanthropy, was an example of her commitment to welfare.
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- José Miguel Agrelot Foundation Fund
Our eternal don Cholito, contributed to the improvement of mental health in Puerto Rico through laughter and the dissemination of information; it is for this reason, and under the initiative of his granddaughter Ana Yolanda Agrelot, that on April 14, 2005 the José Miguel Agrelot Foundation Fund was established. This fund is based on Agrelot's professional and philanthropic work and legacy, whose purpose is to support non-profit organizations focused on the arts and education as a way to promote mental health among Puerto Ricans.
- María Teresa Blanco Vda. de García Fund
Upon meeting Mrs. Tere Blanco de García, Mrs. María del Carmen Arteta was impressed by her work and social dedication. For this reason, she established a fund in her name to recognize and perpetuate her contributions to Puerto Rican society. Doña Tere, as she is affectionately known, is a member of Juan Domingo en Acción and leader of its fundraising committee. She is also an advisor to the Juan Ponce de León School and was instrumental in the renovation of the library with Microsoft's Conexión Comunitaria program. The interests of the María Teresa Blanco Vda. de García Fund benefit the Nueva Escuela Juan Ponce de León.
- Reverend Jaime Colón Tarrats Fund
With the establishment of this fund on April 4, 1997, his siblings and family seek to perpetuate the work of this church leader. Reverend Colón Tarrats saw all members of a community sharing in the community experience and the pastor as an integral and supportive resource during this process. He dedicated his life to the realization of this vision, thus collaborating with the formation and sustenance of the community, from Adjuntas to New York.
- Sebastián Deliz Foundation Fund
Motivated by the painful loss of Sebastian Deliz, who died at a very young age in a car accident, his family and friends established this foundation to honor his memory. The foundation's mission is to promote the qualities of leadership, service and respect that were always present in Sebastian. With this goal in mind, the members of the Sebastian Deliz Foundation created the Rosa-Bell College Scholarship program to help underprivileged young people attend the school. The foundation holds an annual golf tournament where countless friends and family members come together to share and raise funds to benefit the scholarship program.
- Bill Diaz Special Memorial Fund
Bill Diaz, the first Latino to hold the position of Program Officer at the Ford Foundation, was founding director of the Community Foundation and director of the Council on Foundations. Although he passed away at a very young age, in May 2002, his accomplishments transcend his short life. Bill Diaz was a living example of what can be achieved when philanthropy is embraced as a life mission. This fund was established by the Board of Directors of the Puerto Rico Community Foundation for the purpose of investing its income in the promotion of philanthropy in Puerto Rico.
- Rosita Escalona de Nin Fund
Motivated by the departure of Rosita Escalona de Nin, her nephew Jaime Escalona decided to establish a fund to continue her work. Rosita Escalona Nin was known not only for her great talent as a pianist, but also for being a great lady, a dedicated teacher and a person of deep Christian feelings. This fund, created on November 5, 1993, sponsors projects that promote the development of the arts and culture, thus continuing Escalona's work.
- Osvaldo Feliú Fund
It was established in 2001 to honor the memory of Osvaldo Feliú, who stood out for his commitment to education in Puerto Rico. Among his roles he excelled as a school principal, teacher and superintendent within the public education system. Upon his death, a group of friends came together to establish this fund to support education programs and projects for public school teachers and principals.
- Rafael Ángel Fortier Díaz Fund
Rafael, who in life was an outstanding professional in the advertising field, knew how to transmit his values through creativity. His parents, family and a group of friends established this fund to highlight and continue the social commitment he demonstrated as a tireless advocate for those in need. Donations from the fund go to programs that support AIDS patients.
- Michael Hoffman Fund
Mr. Michael Hoffman took the initiative to include the Puerto Rico Community Foundation among the beneficiaries of his life insurance policy. Hoffman learned about the foundation through Dr. Ethel Rios de Betancourt, past president. After learning about the foundation's work, he was motivated to invest and leave a legacy.
- Efrain “Lopito” Lopez Memorial Fund
The advertising agency Lopito, Ileana & Howie established this fund in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the death of renowned publicist Efrain “Lopito” Lopez. The purpose of the fund is to sponsor artistic residencies in public schools on the island to promote the development of talented young people in the visual arts. Other companies, such as LIH Group, Axiom Marketing and Digital Audiovisuals and individuals have joined the effort, contributing to the fund with their donations.
- Néstor Marchany Díaz Fund
Judith Van Riper, a native of the United States, established this fund in honor of her life partner Nestor. The purpose of the fund is to create projects that build capacity and self-sufficiency in rural communities, specifically in the area of agriculture. Today, Ms. Van Riper continues her personal mission to promote organic agriculture in Puerto Rico.
- Lourdes Miranda Fund
Ms. Miranda, a successful Puerto Rican businesswoman in the United States, identified a new mission as part of her retirement: to promote solidarity in her country. Based on this interest, she instituted the Solidarity Award...honoring what brings us together. The award is intended to recognize the work of nonprofit organizations that stand out for promoting unity and establishing connections between different sectors of the community.
- Dr. Gamaliel Pérez Santiago Fund
Dr. Gamaliel Pérez Santiago dedicated his life to teaching. He served as Rector of the Universidad del Turabo and the Metropolitan Campus of the Interamerican University, and was an outstanding student and professor who never abandoned his Christian roots. This fund was created in October 1987 by Carmen Collazo, his wife, with donations from family friends, to sponsor projects in the areas of education, community development and humanities.
- Herald Philp Fund
The fund was established in memory of Herald Philp, who died tragically at a young age. His parents, Carmen and Vincent Philp, founded the Carvin School in Carolina to serve gifted, bilingual and multicultural students, which is also distinguished for its academic excellence. This fund is intended to support projects in the area of education.
- Amalia Sifre de Marchand Fund
Doña Amalia was a true example of philanthropy; even when she claimed to be retired, she never stopped supporting various organizations in Puerto Rico and around the world. The purpose of the fund, established in 2002, is to sponsor projects in the areas of the arts, humanities, community development, health and human services.
- Alex Wojchiehowicz Fund
His passion and love for the island of Culebra was reflected in the creation of this fund. Her life, as well as that of several close family members, ended tragically in a plane crash. After the death of her husband, Mr. Alex Wojchiehowicz, Carol perpetuated his love for the island by creating a fund to assist in its development.
- Paul Daen Fund
Paul Daen is a young man who suffers from severe functional diversity-mental and physical-and has lived under the care of the Instituto Psicopedagógico de Puerto Rico for more than 20 years. His legal guardian, Mrs. Laura Daen, widow of the famous sculptor Lindsay Daen - who was Paul's father - established a permanent fund on Monday, April 4, 2006 to provide the Instituto Psicopedagógico de Puerto Rico with support in perpetuity. This means that the organization will have a lifeline to continue transforming the lives of people with functional diversity forever.
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- Anonymous Scholarship Fund
The fund was established at the FCPR in 2008, at the initiative of a donor who has preferred to remain anonymous, but has maintained sustained support for this initiative. The fund supports talented students who demonstrate financial need, who are pursuing undergraduate studies at the university level and are from the villages of Arecibo, Hatillo, Camuy and Quebradillas.
- José “Kiko” Custodio Scholarship Fund
Engineer José “Kiko” Custodio dedicated his life to the betterment of Puerto Rico through various professional and personal initiatives, focusing mostly on education and engineering. He faithfully believed that a strengthened professional class, focused on ethics and critical thinking is the key to a better Puerto Rico. Kiko Custodio was one of the founders of the company CSA Group, who have become the largest engineering, architecture and science firm on our island. For this reason, under the initiative of Cristina Custodio, daughter of the well-known engineer, the José “Kiko” Custodio Scholarship Fund was established in April 2006 with the purpose of providing scholarships to talented students of limited economic resources interested in pursuing university studies in engineering.
- O.P. and W.E. Edwards Fund
It was created to provide financial support to promote scientific research and the study of astronomy. Through the fund, scholarships are provided to students and teachers who wish to conduct specific research at the Arecibo Observatory. In addition to supporting projects related to education, through social investment in organizations such as: Our School in Caguas.
- Future Builders of Puerto Rico Scholarship Fund
Its purpose is to promote the education and advancement of the family members of employees of ACH members within the construction industry by granting scholarships to the children of employees of member companies who are or will be pursuing university studies related to the industry.
- Father William J. Hendricks, S.J. Scholarship Fund.
Established by the Alumni Association of Saint Ignatius of Loyola School (AACSI) to celebrate the work of Father William J. Hendricks, who was a member of the school from 1966 until 1997, when he passed away. He dedicated his 31 years of service to ensuring that every graduate had the opportunity to continue his or her university studies. In addition to helping young people obtain a career, Father Hendricks demonstrated his commitment to the formation of Christian values in his students. The creation of this fund enhances and immortalizes his legacy; therefore, the association carries out various activities to continue raising donations for the fund. The primary purpose of the fund is to provide supplemental scholarships to recent graduates of Colegio San Ignacio (CSI) to help them meet the costs of their first year of university studies.
- Rotary Club of Arecibo Joaquín Lago Padín Scholarship Fund
Under the leadership of Mr. Rafael Jiménez and Dr. Enrique Delgado Plascencia, the Rotary Club of Arecibo takes the initiative to create a scholarship program for low-income students. They name the scholarships in memory of Joaquín Lago Padín, whom they remember as “fellow Rotarian, personal friend, colleague and above all teacher: teacher of Rotarianism and teacher of law; but, teacher in every sense of the word.”
- Juan Marqués Mera Fund
Architect Juan Marqués Mera recognizes the importance of field trips, especially in the formative stage of future architects. For this reason, he decided to create a fund to promote educational trips for students of the School of Architecture of the University of Puerto Rico. The students are nominated by the university and the scholarships cover travel expenses to visit different countries, where they have the opportunity to research and study the architecture of different eras.
- Sandy Hill Memorial Fund
Young Sandy Hill died unexpectedly in a plane crash in 1996. During Hurricane Georges, Sandy took advantage of her position as manager of Hill Aviation and rallied efforts to distribute food and other supplies to affected communities. He also used to bring birthday gifts to the orphans of police officers killed in action. Sandy's parents keep his memory alive through the Sandy Hill Memorial Fund, which today provides scholarships to young people from Culebra who wish to pursue college or vocational studies.
- Ismael Betancourt y Lebrón Fund
Wanda Betancourt and her husband Hector Gonzalez decided to celebrate the life of the late Ismael Betancourt. In a touching gesture of family philanthropy to perpetuate the legacy of his father, they established a scholarship program for law students.
- Arnaldo Soto, Jr. Aerospace and Aeronautics Industry Development Scholarship Fund
Supports students pursuing university and/or technical college studies in the area of engineering, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and other technical degrees necessary for the success of the Aviation and Aerospace Industry.
- Stanley and Georgene Pasarell Scholarship Fund
Stanley and Georgene have a specific interest in education, and it is their desire to provide supplemental financial aid for undergraduate and graduate studies to individuals who demonstrate financial need, satisfactory academic achievement, leadership and interest in community development, and who are from the towns of Isabela and Quebradillas.
- Fund of Northwest Talent Scholarships
The fund supports academically talented students who present economic need, demonstrate community leadership and are about to begin or are currently pursuing university studies in any academic area or level, and who are from the towns of Aguada, Aguadilla, Isabela, Moca and Quebradillas.
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- San Juan Metropolitan Alliance Permanent Fund
Thanks to a donation from the WK Kellogg's Foundation, this fund was created in April 2004 to support the operating expenses of the Research Institute for Educational Analysis and Policy and Social Development (INIAPEDS). The institute's mission is to demonstrate innovative approaches to the generation of educational public policy, based on the identification of initiatives for change. This fund is a collaborative project of four entities: Sacred Heart University, College Board - Puerto Rico and Latin America Office, ASPIRA of Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rico Community Foundation.
- Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital Foundation Fund
The Fund was created for the purpose of supporting and expanding the work of the hospital. Through the Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital Foundation Fund, a mechanism is created so that the entity can support health projects that advance the cause and mission of this institution. Its mission is to offer its patients first class technological health services with the highest human quality and in accordance with all relevant regulations, within a framework of financial soundness. It continues to grow through special events that generate donations.
- Margarita Center Fund
This Fund is established to benefit Centro Margarita, a non-profit institution dedicated to serving children with special needs and developmental disabilities. The proceeds of the Fund are used to improve the quality of family life, provide resources, services and treatments that would be unavailable to low-income families, and fund the maintenance of the center in perpetuity. The center carries out activities to increase the size of its endowment fund.
- Enrique Martí Coll Foundation Fund
The mission of the Enrique Martí Coll Foundation is “to promote the appreciation and coexistence of human beings with nature, especially in the urban context”. Néstor N. Méndez Gómez, recognized the need to increase the return on its capital and decided to establish an endowment fund at the Puerto Rico Community Foundation. The projects of the Enrique Martí Coll Foundation, now known as Scuba Dogs Society, are focused on environmental protection, educational programs on coexistence with nature, reforestation, development of park programs and especially linear parks.
- P.E.C.E.S. Fund.
The Community Education Delivery and Service Program, better known by its acronym P.E.C.E.S., established a perpetual fund at the FCPR to provide its organization with current income and long-term protection for its operations. The establishment of this fund was possible thanks to a personal donation from Dr. Jo Ann Eder, President of the O.P.W.E. Foundation, an organization that also has a fund at the Puerto Rico Community Foundation. This fills us with pride and satisfaction since we know the trajectory of P.E.C.E.S. and we have witnessed its evolution throughout its years of service to the community of Punta Salinas in Humacao. The mission of the organization is to promote the social, economic and educational development of Punta Santiago, community of Humacao and adjacent towns.
- The Gerald P. Toomey Foundation Fund
The fund was established by the Gerald P. Toomey Foundation for the purpose of providing educational grants in the area of transportation and logistics and to support the International Trade Certification Program. An example of the impact of these grants is the creation of the International Trade Industry Certification Program, awarded by the Gerald P. Toomey Foundation. Certification Board of Governors. The program of specialized courses, available online at www.icp-it.com, offers up-to-date preparation that meets industry requirements in various aspects of international trade, including finance, marketing, law, logistics and documentation, among others.
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