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Fundacion Luis G Fortuno Inc

EIN 66-0831873 • 501(c)3 • San Juan, PR

RevokedPub. 78 Eligible

Profile

The Organization's mission is to cultivate pro-Market Solutions that promote self-reliance and growth in individuals. The Foundation's most significant activity to date is Lemonade Day that is meant to promote Licensed Youth Entrepeneurship to teach kids planning and operations for their own businesses using Lemonade Stands

Revocation date: May 15, 2019

PO Box 190913San Juan, PR 00919-0913

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

40th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 40% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

48th percentile

3.7%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

72nd percentile

13%

Faster asset growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

51%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$486,143

Up $57,328 (+13%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$49,849

Up $3,433 (+7.4%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$436,294

Up $53,895 (+14%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$1,361,922

Up $462,468 (+51%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,311,395

Up $523,181 (+66%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$50,527

Down $60,713 (-55%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2019: $118,982Liabilities 2019: $4,219Net Assets 2019: $114,7632019Assets 2021: $311,861Liabilities 2021: $11,806Net Assets 2021: $300,0552021Assets 2022: $319,337Liabilities 2022: $57,924Net Assets 2022: $261,4132022Assets 2023: $428,815Liabilities 2023: $46,416Net Assets 2023: $382,3992023Assets 2024: $486,143Liabilities 2024: $49,849Net Assets 2024: $436,2942024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$486,143
Liabilities$49,849
Net Assets$436,294

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2019: $230,898Expenses 2019: $161,464Net Income 2019: $69,4342019Revenue 2021: $801,586Expenses 2021: $575,693Net Income 2021: $225,8932021Revenue 2022: $569,457Expenses 2022: $608,074Net Income 2022: -$38,6172022Revenue 2023: $899,454Expenses 2023: $788,214Net Income 2023: $111,2402023Revenue 2024: $1,361,922Expenses 2024: $1,311,395Net Income 2024: $50,5272024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,361,922
Expenses$1,311,395
Net Income$50,527

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 29, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,361,922
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Organization's mission is to cultivate pro-Market Solutions that promote self-reliance and growth in individuals. The Foundation's most significant activity to date is Lemonade Day that is meant to promote Licensed Youth Entrepeneurship to teach kids planning and operations for their own businesses using Lemonade Stands

The organizations mission is to cultivate free market solutions that foster self-reliance, economic growth and social well-being.Foundations programs are focused on three areas:1)improving the ease of doing business;2)reducing generationalpoverty; and 3)increasing entrepreneurship.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$303,762$379,122▲ $75,360
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$51,053$106,938▲ $55,885
Pledges and Grants Receivable$74,000--
Accounts Receivable-$83-
Total Assets$428,815$486,143▲ $57,328
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$39,900-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$46,416$9,949▼ $36,467
Total Liabilities$46,416$49,849▲ $3,433
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$382,399$382,399→ $0
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$53,895-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$382,399$436,294▲ $53,895
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$428,815$486,143▲ $57,328
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,359,853
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$2,069
All Other Contributions
$1,346,349
Change in Net Assets
$50,527

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$784,200Advertising and marketing
Real Estate Commercial3$20,959Rental Space
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$850Travel and Lodging
Total Noncash Contributions5$806,009-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,311,395
Total Fundraising Expense$13,505
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$788,705$496$0$789,201
Fees for Services Management$352,749$38,490$1,425$392,664
All Other Expenses$42,810$49,184$11,439$103,433
Conferences and Meetings$950$10,657$0$11,607
Office Expenses$1,305$7,225$101$8,631
Travel$3,219$1,995$540$5,754
Insurance$0$105$0$105
Total Functional Expenses$1,189,738$108,152$13,505$1,311,395
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fundacion Luis G Fortuno Inc
EIN
66-0831873
Phone
7877661717
Address
PO Box 190913, San Juan, PR 00919-0913
Doing Business As
Crece

Signing Officer

Name
Luis G Fortuno
Title
President
Phone
7877661717
Signed
2025-04-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Pr
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
0
Volunteers
11

Preparer

Firm
Mvkn Group LLC
Address
RQ
Preparer
Maria Victoria Leon
Phone
7879986654
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt III, Line 2

In 2023, the organization, launched a new program called Road to Prosperity Series, which provides periodic newsletters on economic trends in Puerto Rico coupled with and interactive platform in the website. The purpose is maintain our followers, supporters and program participants informed.In 2023, the organization launched a new research project called Freedom to Prosper, which seeks to measure attitudes among residents in Puerto Rico on how to improve the quality of life and economic environment through quantitative and qualitative methods. The research firm, Gaither International, was used for this purpose.

Pt III, Line 3

While the organization continues to use and share the publications of the Economic Freedom Index and the Competitiveness Toolkit, it is no longer working to update the data and publish new reports under these program names.

Pt VI, Line 11B

The organizations Executive Director review Form 990 with the Tax Specialist. Once approved by the Executive Director, the Tax Specialist provided Form 990 to the boards Treasurer for final review and approval.

Pt VI, Line 12C

Officers were required to disclose interest that could give rise to conflicts during board meetings. The potential conflicts were discussed among board members, and necessary, members voted on rulings.

Pt VI, Line 19

The organization provides copies of governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statemetns upon request.Governing documents, conflicts of interest policy and financial statements are also available online through the Department of State, and in- non-profit foundation databases available to the public.

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

SPEAKERS SERIES offers special forums and public 20494. 0. 22989.

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

research project that features qualitative and 35008. 0. 35008.

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

to present findings, media tour and distribution 29685. 0. 29685.

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

the universitys library website, exhibits, special 9811. 0. 9811.

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

was placed on hold but plans are retake it in 2025. 7962. 0. 8000.

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

to educate on economics and entrepreneurship to 2421. 0. 5625.

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

work experience while learning about free market 0. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

LEMONADE DAY MARKERSPACE is focused on the creation 0. 0. 5500.

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

together private and public entities in a single 0. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

with the classroom design and creation. 19965. 19965. 25000.

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

Atlas Network in November 2024 and is scheduled to 23228. 0. 23278.

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

digitalization and catalogue of official documents 0. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

the formal workforce,and propose policy recommendations 0. 0. 35000.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0PORTRAITS OF PROSPERITY is a photography contest and exhibit for high school and university students that aims to educate them on the value of entrepreneurship in their communities through the visual arts. Participants use their cameras to capture stories of local entrepreneurship, which are mounted as a collection for free, public exhibition to the general public. Prizes are awareded to selected photographs, as evaluated by a panel of judges. A fan favorite contest is also held via the Foundations social media channels. In 2024, registrations for the program increased by 27% and representation from high schools and universities increased by 3%. The number of visitors at the public exhibit increased by 10.6%. In collaboration with the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), the Foundation offers program participants free economics and financial education webinars. In 2024, all 100 final participants attended at least one of 4 webinars offered. Moreover, seven participants from the Portraits of Prosperity program were awarded partial scholarships by FEE to attend the Active Minds conference in Atlanta, GA where they learned about individual rights, economic freedom and fostering the creative mindset. The partial scholarships from FEE covered up to $1,500 for airfare, hotel accomodations and miscellaneous expenses for the youth participants and 3 chaperones. In agreement with participants and FEE, the Foundation handled payment of airfare travel for all attendees from Puerto Rico, and FEE transferred the scholarship awards to the Foundation as reimbursement for airfare and other expenses. The Foundation also covered cost for participants in excess of the scholarships awarded, if needed.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0CRECE en tu Municipio is an intensive training program for loca public employees. In an eight week span, the Foundation provides government employees in municipalities training on free market economics, how to improve thier business ecosystem to attract and retain investment and human captial. As part of the program, public servants receive specialized training on strategic planning and the establishment of sound metrics to promote fiscal responsibility and transparency. In 2024, the program was offered in 2 municipalities- San German and Naranjito. It is funded mainly through a grant from the Puerto Rico Legislatures Special Commission for Legislative Grants. The process to obtain this grant is competitive and requires quarterly report submissions. The program in 2024 was alos partially funded by a grant from Atlas Network awarded in late 2023 for this program.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0SPEAKERS SERIES offers special forums and public conversations on economic development and trade, labor market trends and more. Forums are open to the public through live transmissions and in-person participation as well as to media. FREEDOM TO PROSPER IN PUERTO RICO is a comprehensive
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1research project that features qualitative and quantitative data to better understand Puerto Ricans views on their prospects for growth on the island and the correlation between increased economic freedom and peoples motivation to stay and invest locally. Research began in 2023 and the results wer published in 2024, with a special event
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc2to present findings, media tour and distribution of the report to stakeholders. ROAD TO PROSPERITY SERIES provides periodic newsletters and policy briefs on economic trends in Puerto Rico coupled with an interactive plataform that provides key economic indicators online for
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc3the universitys library website, exhibits, special events and research opportunities. LGF BOOK is a writing and publication project of a book by former Governor Luis G Fortuno on how economic freedom principles guided his action plan during his tenure as governor. In 2024, the project
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc4was placed on hold but plans are retake it in 2025. CRECE en tu Profesion in 2024, the foundation entered into a collaborative agreement with the University Chapters of the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce. As part of the agreement, the foundation provides periodic workshops and activities to
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc5to educate on economics and entrepreneurship to chapter members. The First workshop was held in late 2024 with and attendance of more than 25 university students. INTERSHIP PROGRAM provides paid internship opportunities to university students seeking to gain
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc6work experience while learning about free market principles, economics and entrepreneurship. In 2024, 2 interns worked on special project development and social media marketing for the Foundation, under this program.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc7LEMONADE DAY MARKERSPACE is focused on the creation of the first Lemonade Day Makerspace in Puerto Rico. As part and innovative ELAB project spearheaded by a public-private venture, the Foundation has been invited to offer entrepreneurship education to elementary school children in a new space located in the urban area of Rio Piedras. ELAB brings
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc8together private and public entities in a single location to prepare young people to be self- sufficient and competitive once they enter the workforce. The project will serve a student population of 31 schools located in the Rio Piedras area. We are currently waiting for improvements to be made to the site location so we are able to move foward
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc9with the classroom design and creation. PROSPERA SUMMIT is a 2-year new project partially funded through a competitive grant from the Atlas Foundation awarded in 2024. Planning for the multisectoral event started in late 2024 and is scheduled to be held in August 2025.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc10Atlas Network in November 2024 and is scheduled to being in 2025. Biblioteca Siglo XXI contains the arcives and library of former Governor Luis G Fortuno, founder and chairman of the board of the Foundation. The Foundation maintains the archives, including the preservation,
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc11digitalization and catalogue of official documents that are made available through the universitys library website, exhibits, special events and research opportunities. Inspiring Work is a comprehensive reseach project to identify incentives for welfare recipients to join
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0In 2023, the organization, launched a new program called Road to Prosperity Series, which provides periodic newsletters on economic trends in Puerto Rico coupled with and interactive platform in the website. The purpose is maintain our followers, supporters and program participants informed.In 2023, the organization launched a new research project called Freedom to Prosper, which seeks to measure attitudes among residents in Puerto Rico on how to improve the quality of life and economic environment through quantitative and qualitative methods. The research firm, Gaither International, was used for this purpose.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1While the organization continues to use and share the publications of the Economic Freedom Index and the Competitiveness Toolkit, it is no longer working to update the data and publish new reports under these program names.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The organizations Executive Director review Form 990 with the Tax Specialist. Once approved by the Executive Director, the Tax Specialist provided Form 990 to the boards Treasurer for final review and approval.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Officers were required to disclose interest that could give rise to conflicts during board meetings. The potential conflicts were discussed among board members, and necessary, members voted on rulings.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The organization provides copies of governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statemetns upon request.Governing documents, conflicts of interest policy and financial statements are also available online through the Department of State, and in- non-profit foundation databases available to the public.
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