2024-11-15T02:57:29-00:00 2023-12-31 834701792 Lewis Sharpstone & Co 5074 Tendilla Ave Woodland Hills CA 91364 990 2023-01-01 460759245 CAREYES FOUNDATION CARE 2135372770 2632 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 277 SANTA MONICA CA 90403 FILIPPO BRIGNONE PRESIDENT 2135372770 2024-11-15 true LEWIS SHARPSTONE P02256953 8185701960 2024-11-15 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z CAREYES FOUNDATION FILIPPO BRIGNONE 2632 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 277 SANTA MONICA CA 90403 266019 false X HTTP://WWW.CAREYESFOUNDATION.ORG/ X 2012 CA THE MISSION OF CAREYES FOUNDATION CAREYES FOUNDATION IS TO CATALYZE INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, WELLNESS, AND THE ARTS TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES ALONG THE CONT. SCH O. 5 3 0 31 0 167757 117608 0 75 21545 39870 -11150 207702 128003 3030 0 0 43240 88651 0 37552 142380 223605 188650 312256 19052 -184253 272380 109304 20513 40978 251867 68326 X THE MISSION OF CAREYES FOUNDATION IS TO CATALYZE INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, WELLNESS, AND THE ARTS TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES ALONG THE SOUTH PACIFIC COAST OF JALISCO, MEXICO. false false 53996 ARTS WORKSHOP PROGRAM THIS PROGRAM OFFERS FREE CONTEMPORARY ART WORKSHOPS TO CHILDREN IN RURAL VILLAGES, PROMOTING CREATIVITY AND A CONNECTION TO CULTURAL HERITAGE. ITS GOALS INCLUDE BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE REGIONS RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE AND LIMITED ACCESS TO ARTS EDUCATION, ENCOURAGING CREATIVE THINKING AND SELF-EXPRESSION IN CHILDREN, STRENGTHENING CONNECTIONS TO ART AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS, AND FOSTERING A VIBRANT LOCAL ARTS SCENE. IN 2023, WE PARTNERED WITH ARTISTS LAURA BLANCO, COLECTIVO MAAL, AND CARLOS BETANCOURT TO HOST THREE ART RESIDENCIES, WHERE OVER 300 CHILDREN EXPLORED A VARIETY OF ART FORMS. WORKSHOPS INCLUDED PAINTING, SCULPTURE, AND MIXED MEDIA, WITH EACH RESIDENCY CULMINATING IN A PUBLIC EXHIBITION AT THE CAREYES ART GALLERY THAT SHOWCASED THE CHILDRENS WORK AND FOSTERED A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY PRIDE. THE ARTISTS ALSO ENGAGED WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, AND INSTITUTIONS TO FOSTER CREATIVITY AND CONNECT CHILDREN WITH GLOBAL ARTISTIC LANGUAGE. IMPACT 300 CHILDREN ATTENDED ART WORKSHOPS. 3 PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS ATTENDED BY OVER 200 CONTINUED SCH. O 44982 ENVIROMENTAL EDUCATION THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AIMS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING PRACTICES. IN 2023, WE CONDUCTED WORKSHOPS IN 12 RURAL COMMUNITIES, EDUCATING OVER 500 STUDENTS ON TOPICS SUCH AS MARINE CONSERVATION AND WASTE REDUCTION. THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES LIKE BEACH CLEAN-UPS, NATURE WALKS, AND WILDLIFE MONITORING, STUDENTS LEARNED PRACTICAL WAYS TO PROTECT THEIR ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM ALSO PARTNERED WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPAND ITS REACH. IMPACT 500 STUDENTS RECEIVED IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS MORE THAN 300 COMMUNITY MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN 39 EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS TO OUR SEA TURTLE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION CENTER, THE CHAMELA BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH STATION, OR TO OBSERVE BIRDS. PUBLISHED 1,000 COPIES OF A GUIDE TO 130 NATIVE BIRD SPECIES, DISTRIBUTED FREE TO OVER 15 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. 2 BEACH CLEAN-UP EVENTS RESULTED IN OVER 400 KG OF WASTE COLLECTED AND OVER 30 SIGNS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MESSAGES WERE PAINTED WITH CHILDREN AND INSTALLED IN PUBLIC SPACES. CONTINUED SCH. O 39193 CHIDLRENS ENGLISH PROGRAM OUR ENGLISH PROGRAM BRINGS FREE, QUALITY LANGUAGE EDUCATION TO CHILDREN IN 12 RURAL COMMUNITIES, WHERE ACCESS TO LEARNING ENGLISH IS RARE. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SECRETARIA DE EDUCACION DE JALISCO JALISCO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, WERE ENSURING THAT STUDENTS IN THESE AREAS HAVE THE CHANCE TO EXPLORE A NEW LANGUAGE, SOMETHING OFTEN OUT OF REACH. IN 2023, THE PROGRAM INTRODUCED 900 CHILDREN TO ENGLISH WITH FREE STUDENT BOOKS FROM OUR BEYOND BORDERS CURRICULUM AND WEEKLY LESSONS THAT BEGIN SENSITIZING THEM TO THE LANGUAGE. THIS EARLY EXPOSURE HELPS LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR FUTURE LEARNING AND BROADER OPPORTUNITIES AS THEY GROW. IMPACT 12 PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS NOW OFFER THESE CLASSES.900 BOOKS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO INTRODUCE CHILDREN TO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. 89317 227488 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true false false false false false true true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false false false false false true 2 0 0 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 5 3 true false false false false false false true false false false true true true true false false false false false CA X THE ORGANIZATION 2135372770 2632 WILSHIRE BLVD 277 SANTA MONICA CA 90403 SARAH LERMAN THROUGH AUG 2023 DIRECTOR 040.00 X 16000 0 0 FILIPPO BRIGNONE PRESIDENT BOARD MEMBER 004.00 X X 0 0 0 EMANUELA BRIGNONE CATTANEO SECRETARY BOARD MEMBER 001.00 X X 0 0 0 ISABEL SANTO TOMAS TREASURER BOARD MEMBER 001.00 X X 0 0 0 JONATHAN CONGDON BOARD MEMBER 001.00 X 0 0 0 GUILLERMO BARNETCHE DAVISON BOARD MEMBER 001.00 X 0 0 0 16000 false false false X 80156 37452 69581 117608 502 502 100000 78957 21043 21043 47909 80156 59059 -11150 128003 502 0 0 0 0 16000 12800 1600 1600 0 66435 40021 6321 20093 0 3411 191 3220 2805 2805 0 0 5858 5858 0 0 209 209 0 34733 17540 10705 6488 0 0 17248 10264 4229 2755 334 100 234 0 0 0 0 3813 3813 3620 1120 2500 PROGRAM EXPENSES 67720 67720 STIPENDS 59592 59592 AUTO EXPENSES 17742 17204 449 89 REPAIDS AND MAINTENANCE 5220 5220 7516 936 496 6084 312256 227488 47216 37552 1741 54622 148385 12272 41095 36531 8377 4564 113877 37846 272380 109304 20054 40978 459 20513 40978 X 213099 36119 38768 32207 251867 68326 272380 109304 X -184253 -12028 12740 X false false false X 156887 145695 215410 167757 117608 803357 156887 145695 215410 167757 117608 803357 189675 613682 116 91 46 75 502 830 24817 44084 39870 108771 912958 0.67220 0.63950 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false 21833 20424 1409 19262 16107 3155 4564 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests ART 2500 DUE FROM FUNDRAISER 21890 CHILDRENS SHOES TO DISTRIBUTE IPROGRAM SUPPLIES 13456 37846 Federal income taxes PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE North America 1 31 PROGRAM SERVICES SEE PART III, LINE 4 227488 North America 38 FUNDRAISING AND ADMINISTRATIVE 81553 1 69 1 69 309041 309041 false false false false false false Part I Line 3 THE PERSONNEL EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS LISTED FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE ORGANIZATIONS FUNDRAISER ONLY PROVIDED SERVICES FOR THE ORGANIZATIONS FUNDRAISER. ANY OTHER PERSONNEL WHO PROVIDED PROGRAM SERVICES. THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND FUNDRAISING SERVICES WERE PROVIDED IN THE SAME OFFICE AS THE PROGRAM SERVICES. TOTAL FUNDRAISING INCLUDING FUNDRAISING EVENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES SHOWN ON PART I, LINE 3F INCLUDES DIRECT COSTS OF FUNDRAISER REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 8B OF FORM 990. DINNER AND AUCTION 128065 80156 47909 59059 128065 80156 47909 59059 59059 -11150 OPERTUR SA DE CV SEE BELOW 40454 SEE BELOW false Part IV Line 4 FOR CONVENIENCE, OPERTUR S.A. DE C.V. A BRIGNONE FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS IN WHICH TWO OF THE FAMILY MEMBERS ARE DIRECTORS OF THE CAREYES FOUNDTION REFERRED TO AS THE ORGANIZATION PAYS SEVERAL EXPENSES ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THEN IS REIMBURSED AT OPERTUR S.A DE C.V.S COST BY THE ORGANIZATION. AT THE END OF THE TAX YEAR, TOTAL AMOUNTS DUE TO OPERTUR S.A. DE C.V. IS 40,454 AND SUCH AMOUNT IS INCLUDED IN LINE 17B OF PART X. SUBSEQUENT TO YEAR END, SUCH AMOUNT HAS BEEN REPAID IN FULL. NONE OF THE FAMILY MEMBERS ARE OR DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE EMPOWERED TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF OPERTUR S.A. DE C.V. X 20 47909 AUCTION PROCEEDS X PROGRAM SUPPLIES 10 21672 EST. PURCHASE PRICE false false false Part I Line 25 THE NUMBER IN COLUMN B REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF DONORS Part I Line 1 THE ART ITEMS DONATED REPRESENT AUCTION ITEMS AND WERE SUBSEQUENTLY SOLD AT AN EVENT. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 21,490, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 MUSIC SCHOOL THE MUSIC SCHOOL GIVES CHILDREN THE CHANCE TO EXPLORE MUSIC, NURTURING THEIR CREATIVITY, TEAMWORK, AND CONFIDENCE. IN 2023, THE PROGRAM ENGAGED 50 CHILDREN IN SINGING LESSONS, CULMINATING IN A COMMUNITY CONCERT THAT SHOWCASED THEIR GROWTH AND TALENTS. OUR MUSIC INSTRUCTOR ALSO RUNS WEEKLY CHOIR PRACTICES IN SEVEN LOCAL COMMUNITIES, ENSURING CONSISTENT ACCESS TO MUSIC EDUCATION AND BOOSTING CHILDRENS SELF-ESTEEM THROUGH REGULAR PERFORMANCES. IMPACT 50 CHILDREN GAINED VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL TRAINING. 1 COMMUNITY CONCERT CELEBRATED THE STUDENTS PROGRESS. 7 LOCAL CHILDRENS CHOIRS WERE SUPPORTED WITH REGULAR PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCES, FOSTERING CONFIDENCE AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 19,824, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 WELLNESS PROGRAM THE WELLNESS PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF RURAL COMMUNITIES BY ADDRESSING BOTH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH PROACTIVE INITIATIVES. IN 2023, THE PROGRAM OFFERED COMMUNITY BIKE RIDES AND A COMPREHENSIVE SEX EDUCATION CAMPAIGN, PROMOTING A BALANCED APPROACH TO HEALTH. THE BIKE RIDES ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL FITNESS, FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, AND PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR STRESS RELIEF AND MENTAL CLARITY, CONTRIBUTING TO BOTH PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. MEANWHILE, THE SEX EDUCATION CAMPAIGN EMPOWERS PARTICIPANTS WITH KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THEIR BODIES, RELATIONSHIPS, AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, PROMOTING INFORMED DECISION-MAKING, SELF-RESPECT, AND EMOTIONAL CONFIDENCE. TOGETHER, THESE INITIATIVES EQUIP INDIVIDUALS WITH THE TOOLS TO LEAD HEALTHIER, MORE FULFILLING LIVES. IMPACT 2,464 YOUTH AND ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN OUR SEX EDUCATION CAMPAIGN. 4 COMMUNITY-LED BIKE RIDE CLUBS ESTABLISHED IN 4 TOWNS. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 17,323, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER FOCUSES ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BY EQUIPPING ADULTS WITH ESSENTIAL SKILLS THAT ENHANCE THEIR PERSONAL GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITIES. IN 2023, THE PROGRAM PROVIDED TARGETED WORKSHOPS IN CV WRITING, BASIC ENGLISH, PRIMARY SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMS, AND HOSPITALITY, BENEFITING 27 INDIVIDUALS FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE JALISCO STATE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, WE ADAPTED OUR OFFERINGS TO MEET LOCAL NEEDS, AIMING TO FOSTER PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT RATHER THAN SOLELY ECONOMIC OUTCOMES. IMPACT 27 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED VOCATIONAL TRAINING. 2 PARTICIPANTS FOUND EMPLOYMENT AFTER COMPLETING THE PROGRAM. 6 ADULTS EARNED THEIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIPLOMAS, OPENING UP NEW EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES. 308 HOURS OF FREE ENGLISH CLASSES FOR TEENS AND ADULTS. THIS PROGRAM PRIORITIZES EQUIPPING INDIVIDUALS WITH FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS THAT FOSTER LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT RATHER THAN FOCUSING ON IMMEDIATE ECONOMIC GROWTH. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 16,737, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS RESPONSE THIS PROGRAM STRENGTHENS THE RESILIENCE OF COASTAL COMMUNITIES TO NATURAL DISASTERS, SUCH AS HURRICANES AND FLOODS. IN 2023, WE TRAINED 80 COMMUNITY LEADERS IN FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND COLLABORATED WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO IMPLEMENT DISASTER RESPONSE PROTOCOLS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED BASIC ESSENTIALS AND CLEANUP SUPPLIES TO 364 FAMILIES AFFECTED BY HURRICANE LIDIA IN LA CRUZ DE LORETO, PORTEZUELO, EL REALITO Y LOPEZ MATEOS TOWNS IN OCTOBER. IMPACT 80 COMMUNITY LEADERS TRAINED IN FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS. 364 FAMILIES RECEIVED EMERGENCY RELIEF SUPPLIES. ESTABLISHED EMERGENCY PROTOCOLS IN 4 COMMUNITIES. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 5,036, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 ROBOTICS CLUB THE ROBOTICS CLUB, PROVIDES A COMMUNITY-CENTERED SPACE WHERE STUDENTS EXPLORED STEM SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS THROUGH CREATIVE ROBOTICS PROJECTS. THE CLUB ENCOURAGES HANDS-ON LEARNING, COLLABORATION, AND IMAGINATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING, HELPING STUDENTS DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING AND TEAMWORK IN A FUN AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT. IMPACT 30 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN WEEKLY ROBOTICS WORKSHOPS. 1 STANDOUT STUDENT WAS SPONSORED TO ATTEND A ROBOTICS CAMP AT UT AUSTIN, OFFERING FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE THEIR CREATIVITY AND INTEREST IN TECHNOLOGY. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 2,747, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 SEA TURTLE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION CENTER THE SEA TURTLE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION CENTER PROTECTS FOUR SPECIES OF NESTING ENDANGERED SEA TURTLES AND THEIR NESTS YEAR-ROUND ALONG 3.7 MILES OF FEDERALLY PROTECTED BEACHES. THE CAREYES FOUNDATION ORGANIZES EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDING HATCHLING RELEASES AND NOCTURNAL BEACH PATROL. DURING THE NESTING SEASON 2022-2023, 2,041 NESTS WERE PROTECTED AND 139,842 HATCHLINGS WERE RELEASED. DURING THE NESTING SEASON 2023-2024, 1,928 NESTS WERE PROTECTED AND 144,321 HATCHLINGS WERE RELEASED. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 6,160, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 OTHER MINOR PROGRAMS THAT ALIGN WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION. Form 990, Part I, Line 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION CONTINUED SOUTH PACIFIC COAST OF JALISCO, MEXICO. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 FILIPPO BRIGNONE AND EMANUELA BRIGNONE CATTANEO ARE SIBLINGS. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B PART VI, QUESTION 8B WAS ANSWERED NO AS THERE WERE NO COMMITTEES TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY DURING THE YEAR. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B THE 990 DRAFT IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATIONS PRESIDENT, THE DIRECTOR OR PROGRAMS AND THE OUTSIDE BOOKKEEPER, ANY COMMENTS ARE DISCUSSED WITH THE OUTSIDE CPA 990 PREPARER AND ANY NECESSARY CHANGES ARE MADE TO THE RETURN PRIOR TO FILING.A COPY OF A DRAFT RETURN IS EMAILED TO ALL THE BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VIII, Section A, Line 1 RE DIRECTOR SARAH LERMAN, ALL OF HER SERVICES WERE PROVIDED IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES ALONG THE SOUTH PACIFIC COAST OF JALISCO, MEXICO. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND APPROPRIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION IS TAKEN WHEN NECESSARY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 PART VI, LINE 15B WAS ANSWERED NO AS NO OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES AS DEFINED IN FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED COMPENSATION DURING THE YEAR. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATIONS FORM 1023 AND THE LATEST 3 YEARS OF FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part III, Line 4A CONTINUED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. 4 LATIN AMERICAN ARTISTS IN RESIDENCY COLLABORATED WITH THE PROGRAM. Form 990, Part III, Line 4B CONTINUED 253 ILLUSTRATIONS OF 144 NATIVE BIRD SPECIES WERE ILLUSTRATED FOR THE AVES DE CAREYES BIRD BOOK PROJECT. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 7A DUE TO OPERATIONAL ISSUES IN 2023, NOT ALL INFORMATION WAS READILY AVAILABLE. THIS RETURN WAS PREPARED USING THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE AND NUMBERS DERIVED THROUGH OTHER MEANS. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023, NEW BOOKKEEPERS MADE CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ACCOUNTING RECORDS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022. THESE ARE RECORDED ON THISpART AND LINE OF THE FORM 990.