named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
EdTech Fund
Initiative launched by TRF to support technology-driven educational solutions in Latin America and the Caribbean, aimed at expanding access to quality learning.
Grants Management
Offers end-to-end grants management for donors and partner organizations, including due diligence, disbursement, monitoring, and reporting.
Philanthropy Advisory Services
Provides donors with guidance on international giving, including nonprofit selection, compliance, and impact measurement across Latin America and the Caribbean.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Impact Investing Knowledge & Technology Platforms 1 activity
- Conducting research to inform philanthropic transformationCo-develops reports and publishes research, such as the McKinsey & Co collaboration and the “Five Agendas” report, to shape strategic transformations in philanthropy across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Delivering STEM training to students in Latin America and the CaribbeanProvided STEM training to 25,000 students across Latin America and the Caribbean as part of its education-focused programming.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding programs for disadvantaged populations in Latin America and the CaribbeanEngages in philanthropic giving to improve opportunities and living standards for disadvantaged populations across 29 countries in the Americas and the Caribbean, directing $10 million into programs over the past decade through a network of over 370 local nonprofit organizations.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Running an impact accelerator for digital innovationOperates an impact accelerator program designed to catalyze digital innovation in Latin America, supporting scalable solutions to regional development challenges.
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
- Supporting digital innovation in education through the EdTech FundFunds and supports the use of technology in expanding learning opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean through the EdTech Fund, including support for underprivileged students’ access to educational technology, content, and quality educators.
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Indigenous-Led Ecosystem Stewardship 1 activity
- Supporting freshwater conservation and community-based conservation entrepreneurshipImplements direct initiatives in Patagonia to conserve freshwater ecosystems and supports entrepreneurship in Amazon communities to promote conservation through sustainable livelihoods.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Providing philanthropic advisory and administrative servicesProvides tailored philanthropic giving and advisory services to corporations, individuals, and foundations, managing legal compliance and administrative processes to maximize the efficiency of charitable contributions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.01M
Contributions & grants$2.01M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.05M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$172K
Grants paid out$1.66M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.27M
Cash$1.05M
Investments$0
Liabilities$92K
Net assets$1.17M
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -28.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEATRIZ GUILLEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $111K |
board members · 12
- ALISON M RENDE — DIRECTOR
- AMY MCCARTHY — DIRECTOR
- CRISTINA PEREZ — SECRETARY
- JOHN WELCH — CHAIRMAN
- KENNETH RICCI — DIRECTOR
- LILYANNA YANG — DIRECTOR
- MANOCHERE ALAMGIR — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL M ARCHER — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK AMATO — TREASURER
- PEDRO LICHTINGER — DIRECTOR
- RAFAEL GUARDANS CAMBO — DIRECTOR
- RICARDO S MARTINEZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- 370 local nonprofit organizations Partner — Network of local nonprofit organizations supported and managed by TRF to deliver donor-funded programs across the Americas.
- 370 local nonprofit organizations Partner — Network of local nonprofit partners implementing programs across Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Aldeas SOS Partner — Supported partner organization providing care for children in Argentina, Colombia, Paraguay, and Venezuela
- Avery Dennison Foundation Partner — Partnership to streamline grantmaking in Latin America, including due diligence and strengthening local relationships.
- Banco de Alimentos Partner — Food bank network partner present in multiple countries including Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Puerto Rico
- Carla Dodds Partner — Board member of The Resource Foundation and Chief Marketing Officer at Aaron’s.
- Charity Navigator Government — Nation's premier charity evaluator that has awarded TRF its four-star rating eleven times since 2008.
- Cruz Roja Partner — Partner organization collaborating on humanitarian efforts across several Latin American countries
- Dalberg Advisors Partner — Collaborated with The Resource Foundation to develop the report on transforming philanthropy in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Desarrollo y Autogestión (DYA) Partner — Local partner organization supported in multiple countries including Argentina, Ecuador, and Peru
- Eduardo Suarez Partner — Board member of The Resource Foundation and Vice President of LATAM Economics at Scotiabank.
- Glasswing International Partner — Partner organization active in El Salvador, Guatemala, and the United States
- Global Business Coalition for Education Partner — Cited as a source for workforce readiness projections
- Instituto de Pesquisas Ecológicas (IPE) Partner — Partner organization supporting entrepreneurship for conservation in Amazon communities.
- Itacolomi Partner — Provided financial contribution and support to Itacolomi, enabling improved financial readiness and resumption of face-to-face activities.
- Ken Ricci Partner — Board member of The Resource Foundation since 1997 and founding member of CGL, an architecture firm specializing in justice facilities.
- Lilyanna Yang Partner — Board member of The Resource Foundation and equity research analyst covering Latin American energy and utilities sectors.
- McKinsey & Co Partner — Collaborated with TRF to develop a report on philanthropy and technology in education in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Nathalia Mesa Partner — Board member of The Resource Foundation and social innovator focused on early childhood development in Latin America.
- Pedro Lichtinger Partner — Board Chair of The Resource Foundation with extensive leadership experience in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
- Starbucks Partner — Partnership supporting grantmaking in retail and origin communities throughout Latin America.
- Sullivan Family Foundation Partner — Supports Hogar Bambi through a partnership with The Resource Foundation, with ongoing communication and transparency.
- Tait, Weller & Baker LLP Partner — Accounting firm that conducts annual independent audits of TRF's financial statements.
- The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation Partner — Partnership supporting locally-led education initiatives for girls and young women in Brazil and Mexico.
- The Nature Conservancy Partner — Partner organization working on freshwater conservation in Patagonia.
- The Rockefeller Foundation Funder — Provided support for the development of the report on transforming philanthropy in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- UNESCO Government — Cited as a source for regional education data
- United Way Partner — Collaborates with The Resource Foundation in various countries including Chile, Colombia, and Panama
- West Foundation Partner — Recognizes The Resource Foundation’s extensive network and on-the-ground contacts in Latin America and the U.S. as enhancing impact.
- World Bank Government — Cited as a source for regional education data
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Blended Finance for Scalable Solutionsmethodology: blended_financeBy combining philanthropic capital with other financial instruments, the organization scales solutions to urgent social challenges in Latin America, because blended finance can attract additional resources and enable sustainable, large-scale impact beyond what grants alone can achieve.
- Fiscal Intermediation for Local Organizationsmethodology: fiscal_sponsorshipBy providing fiscal sponsorship and hosted funds services, the organization enables grassroots and community-based organizations in the Americas to access philanthropic funding through compliant U.S.-based infrastructure, because many local groups lack legal or financial capacity to receive international donations directly.
- Local-Knowledge Intermediary Modelmethodology: local-knowledge_intermediaryBy leveraging regional expertise, multilingual staff, and deep understanding of local contexts, the organization facilitates safe, effective, and culturally appropriate donor support to community-based organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean, because local knowledge reduces risk and increases the relevance and impact of philanthropic interventions.
- Philanthropic Sector Transformationmethodology: philanthropic sector transformationBy advocating for systemic shifts—such as cross-sector collaboration, mobilizing diverse capital, long-term investment models, localized decision-making, and sector strengthening—the organization aims to transform the effectiveness and sustainability of philanthropy in Latin America and the Caribbean, because structural changes in how giving is organized can amplify impact beyond individual grants.
- Rigorous Due Diligence for Impact Assurancemethodology: rigorous due diligence for grantmakingBy conducting ongoing analysis of partner organizations’ budgets, programs, and legitimacy, the organization ensures that donor funds are directed to vetted, high-performing local entities, because rigorous oversight reduces risk and increases confidence in the effectiveness and accountability of cross-border philanthropy.