Center for a Free Cuba

EIN: 522060954 501(c)(3) International Affairs

Falls Church, VA

Total Revenue
$455,942
Total Expenses
$277,555
Total Assets
$231,113
Net Assets
$210,358
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
Victor J Pujals
Phone
6123676845
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Center for a Free Cuba, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $456K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 96% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $178K, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

THE CENTER FOR A fREE CUBA IS AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PARTISAN INSTUITION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING HUMAN RIGHTS AND A TRANSITION TO DEMOCRACY AND THE RULE OF LAW ON THE ISLAND.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $91,817 Revenue: $107,214

Help the courageous but beleaguered Cuban Civil Society by providing information to pro-democracy activities on the island by encouraging solidarity and support for them by Democratic Government...

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Help the courageous but beleaguered Cuban Civil Society by providing information to pro-democracy activities on the island by encouraging solidarity and support for them by Democratic Government, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations from around the world.

Program 2
Expenses: $102,655 Revenue: $119,869

Provide humanitarian assistance to victims of Castros repression Including political prisoners and former political prisoners and their families.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $451,437
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4,505
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $455,942

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $19,817
Salaries & Benefits $124,752
Fundraising Expenses $139
Program Expenses $194,472
Other Expenses $132,986
TOTAL EXPENSES $277,555

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $455,942 $232,083 +1.0%
Expenses $277,555 $516,151 -0.5%
Net Income $178,387 $-284,068 -1.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
16
Employees
2
Volunteers
25

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
6
$67,053
Total Directors
17
$67,053
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN SUAREZ Executive Director 40.00
Officer Director
$67,053 $0 $67,053
OTTO J REICH Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GUILLERMO G MARMOL Chairman 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY CURTIS HOROWITZ Vice Chairwoman 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBASSADOR EVERETT BRIGGS Trustee 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTOR J PUJALS Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAVIER GARCIA-BENGOCHEA MD Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MANUEL IGLESIAS ESQ President 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSA MARIA PAYA ACEVEDO Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUIS VELASCO Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIK BETHEL Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NESTOR CARBONELL Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FIBIBERTO AGUSTI ESQ Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAQUITO D'RIVERA Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERICH DE LA FUENTE Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAFAEL RUBIO NUNEZ Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR EDUARDO ZAYAS -BAZAN Trustee 2.00
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
2025 $455,942 $277,555 $231,113 $178,387
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $617,498 $368,302 $333,793 $249,196
2022 $222,078 $332,952 $72,705 $-110,874
2021 $667,718 $555,203 $195,204 $112,515
2020 $537,224 $403,910 $79,986 $133,314
2019 $453,510 $519,235 $6,089 $-65,725
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