Fundación Puntos de Encuentro Inc.
Nonprofit corporation incorporated in the State of Florida, United States, on June 3, 2024.
Transparency
Who we are before the law, and what we do with every dollar
We are a new organization and we say so plainly: here are our legal details, how we are governed, how donations are used, and where you can verify everything yourself in public records.
Legal identity
Organization details
501(c)(3) · public charity
Exemption recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in October 2025. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Institutional headquarters in the United States.
Governance
How we are governed
The Foundation is governed by its bylaws and by a board of directors that approves the budget, reviews financial reports and oversees the executive director, in accordance with Florida law for nonprofit corporations. The executive director is Fernando Carcache Bello, responsible for donor relations, legal and tax compliance, and coordination with the team that implements the programs in Central America.
The Foundation has conflict-of-interest and data-protection policies and does not share donor information with third parties. Founding documents, the IRS determination letter and the financial statements for the period are available to donors, foundations and partners who request them in writing.
Use of funds
Where every donation goes
Donations fund the work described on this site: feminist journalism (Miradas Moradas), youth media (DKY Digital), safe information for migrants (Migrante App), training of young communicators, support to organizations (GenGen), integral health and care, and applied research.
The work on the ground is carried out by Puntos de Encuentro, a partner organization based in Costa Rica with more than three decades of experience, under written agreements that set objectives, budget, indicators and the obligation to report with narrative and financial reports. The Foundation reviews those reports, verifies the use of funds and publishes results on the Impact page with their period and source.
The Foundation was incorporated on June 3, 2024 and files Form 990-N with the IRS every year; the 2024 and 2025 filings can be downloaded below. When income exceeds the 990-N threshold we will publish the full Form 990, and an annual report to donors every year. The period's financial statements are shared on request.
IRS filings
Forms 990-N filed
Prepared by our accounting firm in Florida, United States: Ricky D. Garay & Associates.
Form 990-N 2025
Copy of the e-Postcard filed with the IRS. Private contact details are redacted.
Form 990-N 2024
The organization’s first filing, covering its first period since incorporation on June 3, 2024.
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Public records
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2026 Seal of Transparency
Candid (formerly GuideStar) reviews the information we share about our programs, finances, leadership and impact. Our full profile is open, no login required.
Tax Exempt Organization Search
Search for “Fundacion Puntos de Encuentro” to see the current exemption status and eligibility to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Nonprofit Explorer
Public record with the legal name, city, year of exemption and activity category (civil rights and social action).
Corporation registry (Sunbiz)
State registry of the nonprofit corporation, with its incorporation date and officers.
Givebutter (verified)
Our Givebutter donation page is verified as a 501(c)(3) organization; tax receipts are issued automatically.
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