Sembrando Sentido Inc is located in San Juan, PR. According to its NTEE Classification (Q32) the organization is classified as: International Economic Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sembrando Sentido Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Sembrando Sentido Inc generated $545.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $413.9k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MISSION: TO DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS TO COLLECTIVELY TRANSFORM GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES AND ACHIEVE A FAIR AND EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLIC RESOURCES IN PUERTO RICO. VISION: A REPRESENTATIVE ACCOUNTABLE AND TRANSPARENT GOVERNANCE ACTING IN PURSUIT OF SOCIAL ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN PUERTO RICO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONTRATOS EN LEY IS A DIGITAL PLATFORM FOCUSED ON PROVIDING TRANSPARENCY MONITORING AND EVALUATION TOOLS OF GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING IN PUERTO RICO. THE PLATFORM PROVIDES A SEARCH ENGINE WHERE WE CENTRALIZE AND INTEGRATE DATA OF CONTRACTS CONTRACTORS BIDS DONORS AND OTHER INFORMATION IN ORDER TO HELP FIND AND ANALYZE CONTRACTING DATA. IN ADDITION OUR ORGANIZATION EVALUATES THE CONTRACTING PROCESS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF PUBLIC CONTRACTING PROCESSES THEIR WEAKNESSES AND THE POTENTIAL FOR CHANGE.
OPEN GOVERNMENT IS A PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES AN OPEN AND CORRUPTION-FREE GOVERNMENT THROUGH RESEARCH ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION. THROUGH OUR RESEARCH WE ANALYZE PUBLIC GOVERNANCE TO IDENTIFY RISKS OF CORRUPTION AND PRESENT SOLUTIONS. THROUGH ADVOCACY WE DEFEND THE RIGHT TO PUBLIC INFORMATION AND THE NEED TO STRENGTHEN THE ANTI-CORRUPTION ECOSYSTEM. THROUGH EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS WE SHARE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS THAT PROMOTE TRANSPARENCY AND SOCIAL AUDITING. OUR PUBLIC POLICY REPORTS PROVIDE ANALYSIS OF ACCESS TO PUBLIC INFORMATION LAWS RECOMMENDATIONS TO FIGHT CORRUPTION AND STATEMENTS ON BILLS AND REGULATIONS THAT PROMOTE AN OPEN GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC PROCUREMENT PROCESSES. WITHIN THE OPEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM WE HAVE ALSO DEVELOPED PROACCIN A WEB BASED APPLICATION THAT AIMS TO CENTRALIZE AND FACILITATE INFORMATION ON CIVIC PARTICIPATION INITIATIVES THROUGHOUT PUERTO RICO.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jeannette Ortiz President Treasurer | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Maria Concepcion Secretary | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Jose Cedeno Technical Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Jacqueline Burton Member Board Of Directors | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Andre Carletto Member Board Of Directors | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Issel M Masses Ferrer Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $91,444 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $543,761 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $543,761 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,385 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $545,146 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $62,634 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $12,810 |
Payroll taxes | $5,072 |
Fees for services: Management | $293,223 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,258 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,328 |
Office expenses | $7,267 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,250 |
Travel | $9,997 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $616 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,790 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $413,853 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $708,770 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $50 |
Total assets | $708,820 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,896 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $307,990 |
Total liabilities | $311,886 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $88,944 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $307,990 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $708,820 |