named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Beneficial Ownership Transparency
Produces infographics and research on real corporate beneficiaries to promote accountability and combat corruption.
Corporate Investigation Manual
Provides guidance and tools for investigating corporate structures and supply chains, released in Spanish to mark PODER's 15th anniversary.
Gas and Energy Accountability
Investigates corporate practices in the gas and energy sector in Latin America, focusing on transparency and public impact.
Heated Tobacco Supply Chain Analysis
Investigates the supply chain of heated tobacco products, focusing on IQOS and related corporate practices.
Military and Business in Central America
Examines the intersection of military institutions and corporate power in the Central American isthmus.
Sierra in Play
Research project analyzing environmental and social impacts on protected natural areas in Latin America.
Vaccines and Post-Pandemic Accountability
Investigative report assessing corporate influence and equity in vaccine distribution after the pandemic.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Advances research and education on human rights, environment, and corporate accountability in the Western HemisphereConducts and promotes education and research focused on human rights, environmental protection, and corporate accountability across the Western Hemisphere, supporting informed advocacy and policy development.
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Industry Research and Benchmarking 1 activity
- Conducts and publishes investigative research on corporate and environmental accountabilityProduces and disseminates research reports, analyses, and tools on topics including supply chains (e.g., IQOS heated tobacco), gas extraction, vaccine access, military infrastructure in Central America, environmental risks in the Sierra region, and post-disaster accountability, with publications in Spanish for regional impact.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Strengthens civil society capacities for corporate accountability in Latin AmericaBuilds the long-term capacity of civil society stakeholders in Latin America to act as guarantors of corporate accountability, enabling oversight and advocacy for responsible business practices.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Promotes beneficial ownership transparency through public education materialsPublished an infographic to explain the importance of identifying real beneficiaries of corporate entities, advancing transparency in corporate ownership as part of broader accountability efforts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$532K
Contributions & grants$504K95%
Program service revenue$28K5%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.26M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$56K
Grants paid out$883K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$313K
Cash$61K
Investments$0
Liabilities$90
Net assets$313K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -45.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELENA ARENGO | CO-EXECUTIVE | 5 | $52K |
board members · 7
- ALEJANDRA SCAMPINI — DIRECTOR
- ALEXANDRA MONTGOMERY — DIRECTOR
- ANCA MANTIOC — DIRECTOR
- DOMINIC RENFREY — TREASURER
- FERNANDA HOPENHAYM — DIRECTOR
- GABRIELA QUIJANO — PRESIDENT
- HAYDEE PEREZ — DIRECTOR
strategies · 2
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.
- Civic Movement Building for Corporate Transparencymethodology: civic-movement-buildingBy building citizen movements, we advance corporate transparency and accountability in Latin America because collective civic action increases public pressure and creates sustainable demand for corporate reform.
- Civil Society Capacity for Corporate Accountabilitymethodology: civil-society capacity building for corporate accountabilityBy strengthening civil society stakeholders in Latin America, we produce long-term corporate accountability because empowered local actors can monitor, challenge, and influence corporate behavior more effectively.