CAREYES FOUNDATION

EIN: 460759245 501(c)(3) Human Services

SANTA MONICA, CA

Total Revenue
$128,003
Total Expenses
$312,256
Total Assets
$109,304
Net Assets
$68,326
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
FILIPPO BRIGNONE
Phone
2135372770
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CAREYES FOUNDATION, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $128K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 38% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $312K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 144% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF CAREYES FOUNDATION IS TO CATALYZE INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, WELLNESS, AND THE ARTS TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES ALONG THE SOUTH PACIFIC COAST OF JALISCO, MEXICO.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $53,996

ARTS WORKSHOP PROGRAM THIS PROGRAM OFFERS FREE CONTEMPORARY ART WORKSHOPS TO CHILDREN IN RURAL VILLAGES, PROMOTING CREATIVITY AND A CONNECTION TO CULTURAL HERITAGE. ITS GOALS INCLUDE BRIDGING THE GAP...

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ARTS WORKSHOP PROGRAM THIS PROGRAM OFFERS FREE CONTEMPORARY ART WORKSHOPS TO CHILDREN IN RURAL VILLAGES, PROMOTING CREATIVITY AND A CONNECTION TO CULTURAL HERITAGE. ITS GOALS INCLUDE BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE REGIONS RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE AND LIMITED ACCESS TO ARTS EDUCATION, ENCOURAGING CREATIVE THINKING AND SELF-EXPRESSION IN CHILDREN, STRENGTHENING CONNECTIONS TO ART AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS, AND FOSTERING A VIBRANT LOCAL ARTS SCENE. IN 2023, WE PARTNERED WITH ARTISTS LAURA BLANCO, COLECTIVO MAAL, AND CARLOS BETANCOURT TO HOST THREE ART RESIDENCIES, WHERE OVER 300 CHILDREN EXPLORED A VARIETY OF ART FORMS. WORKSHOPS INCLUDED PAINTING, SCULPTURE, AND MIXED MEDIA, WITH EACH RESIDENCY CULMINATING IN A PUBLIC EXHIBITION AT THE CAREYES ART GALLERY THAT SHOWCASED THE CHILDRENS WORK AND FOSTERED A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY PRIDE. THE ARTISTS ALSO ENGAGED WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, AND INSTITUTIONS TO FOSTER CREATIVITY AND CONNECT CHILDREN WITH GLOBAL ARTISTIC LANGUAGE. IMPACT 300 CHILDREN ATTENDED ART WORKSHOPS. 3 PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS ATTENDED BY OVER 200 CONTINUED SCH. O

Program 2
Expenses: $44,982

ENVIROMENTAL EDUCATION THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AIMS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING PRACTICES. IN 2023, WE CONDUCTED WORKSHOPS IN 12 RURAL COMMUNITIES...

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ENVIROMENTAL EDUCATION THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AIMS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING PRACTICES. IN 2023, WE CONDUCTED WORKSHOPS IN 12 RURAL COMMUNITIES, EDUCATING OVER 500 STUDENTS ON TOPICS SUCH AS MARINE CONSERVATION AND WASTE REDUCTION. THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES LIKE BEACH CLEAN-UPS, NATURE WALKS, AND WILDLIFE MONITORING, STUDENTS LEARNED PRACTICAL WAYS TO PROTECT THEIR ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM ALSO PARTNERED WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPAND ITS REACH. IMPACT 500 STUDENTS RECEIVED IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS MORE THAN 300 COMMUNITY MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN 39 EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS TO OUR SEA TURTLE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION CENTER, THE CHAMELA BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH STATION, OR TO OBSERVE BIRDS. PUBLISHED 1,000 COPIES OF A GUIDE TO 130 NATIVE BIRD SPECIES, DISTRIBUTED FREE TO OVER 15 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. 2 BEACH CLEAN-UP EVENTS RESULTED IN OVER 400 KG OF WASTE COLLECTED AND OVER 30 SIGNS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MESSAGES WERE PAINTED WITH CHILDREN AND INSTALLED IN PUBLIC SPACES. CONTINUED SCH. O

Program 3
Expenses: $39,193

CHIDLRENS ENGLISH PROGRAM OUR ENGLISH PROGRAM BRINGS FREE, QUALITY LANGUAGE EDUCATION TO CHILDREN IN 12 RURAL COMMUNITIES, WHERE ACCESS TO LEARNING ENGLISH IS RARE. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE...

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CHIDLRENS ENGLISH PROGRAM OUR ENGLISH PROGRAM BRINGS FREE, QUALITY LANGUAGE EDUCATION TO CHILDREN IN 12 RURAL COMMUNITIES, WHERE ACCESS TO LEARNING ENGLISH IS RARE. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SECRETARIA DE EDUCACION DE JALISCO JALISCO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, WERE ENSURING THAT STUDENTS IN THESE AREAS HAVE THE CHANCE TO EXPLORE A NEW LANGUAGE, SOMETHING OFTEN OUT OF REACH. IN 2023, THE PROGRAM INTRODUCED 900 CHILDREN TO ENGLISH WITH FREE STUDENT BOOKS FROM OUR BEYOND BORDERS CURRICULUM AND WEEKLY LESSONS THAT BEGIN SENSITIZING THEM TO THE LANGUAGE. THIS EARLY EXPOSURE HELPS LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR FUTURE LEARNING AND BROADER OPPORTUNITIES AS THEY GROW. IMPACT 12 PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS NOW OFFER THESE CLASSES.900 BOOKS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO INTRODUCE CHILDREN TO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $117,608
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $21,545
Other Revenue $-11,150
TOTAL REVENUE $128,003

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $88,651
Fundraising Expenses $37,552
Program Expenses $227,488
Other Expenses $223,605
TOTAL EXPENSES $312,256

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $128,003 $207,702 -0.4%
Expenses $312,256 $188,650 +0.7%
Net Income $-184,253 $19,052 -10.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
31

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$16,000
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARAH LERMAN THROUGH AUG 2023 DIRECTOR 040.00
Officer
$16,000 $0 $16,000
FILIPPO BRIGNONE PRESIDENT BOARD MEMBER 004.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMANUELA BRIGNONE CATTANEO SECRETARY BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ISABEL SANTO TOMAS TREASURER BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN CONGDON BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GUILLERMO BARNETCHE DAVISON BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $128,003 $312,256 $109,304 $-184,253
2022 $207,702 $188,650 $272,380 $19,052
2021 $259,790 $144,205 $238,021 $115,585
2020 $145,786 $189,074 $120,526 $-43,288
2019 $182,177 $165,979 $163,235 $16,198
2018 $178,086 $135,202 $165,959 $42,884
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