named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Rafael Tufiño Printmaking Workshop
Dedicated printmaking studio providing accessible arts programming, fostering emerging and established artists, and preserving cultural traditions through collective practice
Taller Boricua Gallery
Exhibition space at the Julia de Burgos Latino Cultural Center showcasing visual arts and cultural events by Puerto Rican and diaspora artists
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Archiving cultural exhibitions and eventsMaintains an archive of past exhibitions and cultural events to preserve the historical record of artistic and community activities organized by the organization.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Hosting and expanding the Rafael Tufiño Printmaking WorkshopRelocated and established a dedicated space for the Rafael Tufiño Printmaking Workshop at El Barrio’s ArtSpace PS 109, providing accessible printmaking facilities and fostering a collaborative environment for emerging and established artists. The workshop supports cultural preservation through hands-on arts programming.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Maintaining a cultural and educational center for the Puerto Rican communityEstablished and operates a cultural and educational center in New York City dedicated to strengthening the Puerto Rican community through arts, culture, and education. The center functions as a hub for creative expression and cultural preservation in El Barrio.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Operating a cultural gallery for Puerto Rican and Latino artOperates a gallery at the Julia de Burgos Latino Cultural Center in East Harlem to present exhibitions featuring Puerto Rican and Latino artists, including solo shows of photography and alternative printmaking processes. The gallery serves as a cultural space for creative expression and community engagement in El Barrio.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Producing cultural events and public programmingProduces posters, organizes guerrilla outdoor exhibits, hosts film screenings such as "Impresiones de Resistencia," and facilitates panel discussions on topics like printmaking as resistance. These events promote cultural dialogue and community engagement in New York City.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$97K
Contributions & grants$97K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$364K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$201K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$988K
Cash$16K
Investments$600K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$988K
Liquid reserves20.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -41.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- DAN COMAS — CHAIRPERSON
- JESUS MUNIZ — OFFICER
- JOSE CARRERO — TREASURER
- MARCOS DIMAS — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- NITZA TUFINO — SECRETARY
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Boys Harbor Inc. Partner — Co-founded shared space in the Heckscher Building on Fifth Avenue at 104th Street.
- El Barrio’s ArtSpace PS 109 Partner — Hosts the Rafael Tufiño Printmaking Workshop since 2026.
- El Museo del Barrio Partner — Shared space in the Heckscher Building; Taller Boricua leadership served on its advisory and board roles.
- Julia de Burgos Latino Cultural Center Partner — Hosts Taller Boricua’s gallery space since 2000.
- NAICA Partner — NAICA has announced an affiliation with Taller Boricua to support the preservation of Puerto Rican artistic heritage and community expression.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Primary funder supporting Taller Boricua’s programs, with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary funder supporting Taller Boricua's programs, with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary funder supporting Taller Boricua’s programs through state government funding.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary grant funder supporting Taller Boricua's programs.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary public funder supporting Taller Boricua's programs, with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
strategies · 3
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.
- Art as Cultural Activismmethodology: cultural-activismBy integrating art with activism, the organization empowers marginalized Puerto Rican artists and strengthens community agency, because creative expression in public and collective settings becomes a form of resistance and social change.
- Community-Centered Cultural Preservationmethodology: community-centered-arts-educationBy providing accessible arts programming and collective practice spaces, the organization ensures the intergenerational transmission of Puerto Rican culture, because sustained community access to cultural tools and spaces enables long-term heritage preservation.
- Cultural Affirmation Through Artmethodology: cultural-affirmation-through-artBy using art as a tool for collective action and public expression, the organization strengthens community pride and identity, because visible cultural affirmation fosters resilience and engagement among marginalized Puerto Rican communities.