irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $4.95MRADIO BEETHOVEN: RADIO BEETHOVEN IS A MULTIPLATFORM MEDIA AND THE ONLY RADIO STATION ENTIRELY DEVOTED TO CLASSICAL MUSIC IN CHILE. THE STATION, WHICH HAS MORE THAN 40 YEARS OF HISTORY, WAS ACQUIRED IN 2020 BY THE UNIVERSITY. SINCE THEN, IT HAS SPREAD ITS WINGS, ADDING NOT ONLY NEW PROGRAMS AND VOICES, BUT ALSO INCREASING ITS GEOGRAPHICAL REACH. IN FACT, TODAY IT HAS SIGNALS IN SANTIAGO, VIA DEL MAR, VILLARRICA, VALDIVIA AND OSORNO; IN ADDITION, PART OF ITS PROGRAMMING IS BROADCAST ON THE SIGNALS OF REGIONAL STATE UNIVERSITIES, THUS ACHIEVING ALMOST TOTAL COVERAGE OF THE CHILEAN TERRITORY.
- #2 $594KELIGE EDUCAR IS A PROJECT BASED IN THE CENTER OF PUBLIC POLICY OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY. ITS PURPOSE IS TO GUARANTEE THAT EVERY CHILD GETS TO BE EDUCATED BY GREAT TEACHERS. TO ACHIEVE ITS VISION, ELIGE EDUCAR WORKS ON THREE STRATEGIC AREAS: 1) ATTRACTING HIGH-PERFORMING STUDENTS INTO TEACHING CAREER PROGRAMS 2) ENHANCE SOCIAL STATUS OF TEACHING 3) ADVOCATING FOR PUBLIC POLICIES TO IMPROVE TEACHERS' WORKING CONDITIONS AND TRAINING.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Cristóbal Conde Scholarship
Provides financial assistance to low-income students to cover tuition gaps and basic living costs such as food, transportation, and school supplies; includes both tuition top-up and monthly maintenance grants.
Elige Educar
Project focused on improving teacher quality by attracting high-performing students into teaching careers, enhancing the social status of educators, and advocating for better working conditions and training policies.
Leading the Way Scholarship Program
Offers intensive English training to undergraduate students from vulnerable backgrounds, with a focus on American cultural context and academic advancement.
Radio Beethoven
Supports a classical music radio station acquired by the Catholic University in 2020; expands cultural access through nationwide broadcasting, with signals in Santiago, Valparaíso, Villarrica, Valdivia, Osorno, and partner stations.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Building alumni networks and long-term leadership capacity among scholarship recipientsStrengthens post-program impact by consolidating the Leading the Way Fellowship Circle, an alumni community that fosters ongoing leadership development, networking, and sustained engagement among former scholarship recipients.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding disaster relief and recovery efforts in southern ChileSupports emergency response and recovery initiatives following natural disasters such as wildfires and earthquakes. Established an Emergency Committee to coordinate wildfire relief and has contributed to earthquake recovery efforts at Catholic University of Chile.
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Public Media Funding 1 activity
- Funding public engagement and media programs in ChileProvides financial support for public-facing initiatives including Radio Beethoven, a classical music broadcaster with national coverage via regional universities, and Elige Educar, a project aimed at improving teacher quality and status by attracting high-performing students into teaching careers and advocating for better working conditions and training policies.
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding research centers and academic initiatives at Catholic University of ChileSupports research projects and academic centers such as the Center for Leadership in Education and the Center of Public Policy through targeted grantmaking. Also funds graduate programs and scientific development efforts that contribute to Chile’s cultural and academic advancement.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Funding scholarships for low-income, high-achieving students at Catholic University of ChileProvides financial support through the Cristóbal Conde Scholarship program and gap tuition scholarships to cover the difference between state aid and university tuition, along with maintenance grants of approximately $30 per month for basic living costs. Since 2014, over 257 scholarships have been awarded to students from vulnerable backgrounds.
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
- Funding the "Leading the Way" scholarship and leadership programFunds a program that provides intensive English training and leadership development for undergraduate students from vulnerable sectors at Catholic University of Chile, including cultural immersion and four-week study opportunities in the United States. A total of 190 students have participated, with 108 traveling to the U.S., and 12 selected for the 2025 cohort.
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Raising funds in the United States for Catholic University of ChileConducts resource mobilization in the U.S. to support scholarships, research, and university programs at Catholic University of Chile, offering American donors tax-deductible contribution benefits. Has raised approximately $28 million historically, including about $20 million over 15 years.
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Strategic Planning and Organizational Development 1 activity
- Supporting endowment growth and strategic planning for Catholic University of ChileEngages in biannual board meetings in Chile and New York to advance fundraising for institutional priorities including the UC Endowment and the university’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, aligning donor resources with long-term academic and operational goals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$6.06M
Contributions & grants$6.06M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$9350%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$10.89M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$10.85M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$508K
Cash$508K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$508K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +359.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 22
- ANDRES ECHEVERRIA — DIRECTOR
- BENJAMIN D WOLF — DIRECTOR
- CAMILO JUSTINIANO — DIRECTOR
- CAROLINA ETEROVIC — DIRECTOR
- CRISTOBAL CONDE — DIRECTOR
- EDGAR LAMPERT — DIRECTOR
- ENRIQUE JOCELYN-HOLT — DIRECTOR
- FERNANDO BURGOS — DIRECTOR
- GABRIELA RIVADENEIRA — DIRECTOR
- JUAN CARLOS CAPPELLO — DIRECTOR
- LORETO MASSANES — DIRECTOR
- M SAVA B THOMAS — PRESIDENT
- MARIO KREUTZBERGER — DIRECTOR
- MARIO VALDIVIA — DIRECTOR
- PATRICIO DONOSO — TREASURER
- PEDRO ROSSO — DIRECTOR
- PURA ORTIZ — DIRECTOR
- ROBERTO MENDEZ — DIRECTOR
- ROGER W THOMAS — SECRETARY
- SEBASTIANO SCARAMPI — DIRECTOR
- TIMOTHY KINGSTON — DIRECTOR
- TULIO VERA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- CAZ Foundation (Environmental Zoological Conservation) Partner — Hosted the delegation at El Copihual farm, where native flora and fauna are showcased, during the Friends UC visit to the Villarrica Campus.
- Carnegie Science Partner — Engages in a collaborative relationship with Carnegie Science to support astronomical research and training at observatories in Chile.
- Catholic University in Chile Partner — Funds scholarship programs and educational initiatives at the Catholic University in Chile, including the Cristobal Conde Scholarship and Leading the Way Scholarship Program.
- Catholic University in Chile Partner — Primary institution supported by Friends of Catholic University in Chile Inc.
- Catholic University of Chile Partner — Collaborates with the Catholic University of Chile to award scholarships and support educational initiatives.
- Catholic University of Chile Partner — Primary institution supported by Friends UC, with collaboration on programs and leadership engagement.
- Catholic University of Chile Partner — Primary institutional partner receiving support for scholarships, research, disaster recovery, and educational leadership initiatives.
- Catholic University of Chile Partner — Primary institutional partner; Friends UC supports its programs, scholarships, research, and endowment through fundraising and resource mobilization.
- Center of Public Policy of Catholic University Partner — Funds Elige Educar, a teacher quality initiative hosted at the Center of Public Policy of Catholic University.
- Chilean Consulate in San Francisco Government — Received by the Consul General during the U.S. tour; acknowledged UC Chile’s growing global academic role.
- Council on Foreign Relations Partner — Engaged expert participation in a Friends UC-related policy discussion event.
- Drexel University Partner — Hosts UC Chile students participating in the "Leading the Way" program for academic and cultural immersion.
- Drexel University Partner — Partnership enabling student exchange and collaborative learning through the "Global Classroom" and a four-week study program in the U.S.
- Elige Educar Partner — Receives funding and support from Friends UC for educational outreach initiatives.
- English UC Partner — Collaborates on delivering intensive English language training within the Leading the Way Program.
- English UC Partner — Collaborates with Friends UC to deliver the Leading the Way Scholarship program for English language development.
- English UC Partner — Funds and partners with English UC to implement the “Leading the Way” program for student language training.
- Gemini Observatory Partner — Recognized collaboration with Gemini Observatory as part of efforts to support top-level astronomical research in Chile.
- Google Partner — Visited Google headquarters to explore ethical AI, knowledge transfer, and joint innovation opportunities.
- International Monetary Fund Government — Represented by Rodrigo Valdés, Director of the Western Hemisphere Department, who spoke at a Friends UC event.
- J-PAL Partner — Receives philanthropic support from Friends UC for its initiatives at the Catholic University.
- Knickerbocker Club Partner — Hosted a cocktail event for UC alumni and Friends UC board members in New York City.
- Las Campanas Observatory Partner — Visited and engaged with Las Campanas Observatory to learn about astronomical research and strengthen institutional ties.
- Ministry of Health Partner — Coordinates with the University on medical and mental health response to the wildfires.
- National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (SENAPRED) Partner — Collaborates with the University on medical and mental health support in wildfire-affected areas.
- New York University Partner — Hosted a colloquium on U.S. elections and international impact organized in connection with Friends UC events.
- Organization of Latin American and Caribbean Catholic Universities Network — Pedro Rosso, a board member of Friends UC, serves as President of this organization, indicating a leadership-level affiliation
- Papageno Cultural Foundation Partner — Collaborates with the Catholic University of Chile in the lake region and co-hosted cultural programming during the Friends UC visit to the Villarrica Campus.
- Pontifical Catholic University of Chile Partner — Coordinates emergency response and recovery fundraising efforts with Friends UC.
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Partner — Collaborates with Friends of Catholic University in Chile Inc to support the university's institutional and international engagement
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strategies · 4
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.
- Inclusive Philanthropy Through Accessible Giving Normsmethodology: inclusive_philanthropyBy encouraging individuals to give 1% of earnings, possessions, or time, the organization scales scholarship funding, because lowering the psychological and financial barrier to giving broadens participation and cultivates a culture of shared responsibility for educational access.
- Knowledge Transfer and Institutional Capacity Buildingmethodology: knowledge_and_resource_transferBy facilitating the transfer of knowledge, resources, and best practices from the U.S. to the Catholic University of Chile, the organization strengthens institutional development in Latin America, because cross-border exchange enhances innovation, educational quality, and leadership in higher education.
- Pay-It-Forward Scholarship Modelmethodology: pay_it_forwardBy providing scholarships to vulnerable students, the organization enables access to higher education, because recipients are expected to contribute back financially or through service in the future, creating a self-sustaining cycle of support and social responsibility.
- Philanthropy as Strategic Investment in Human Capitalmethodology: philanthropy-as-investmentBy positioning philanthropy as an investment rather than charity, the organization mobilizes U.S. donors to fund scholarships and institutional development at the Catholic University of Chile, because this framing increases donor engagement and aligns giving with long-term national development outcomes.