2025-06-16T19:32:00-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 660946744 CASA VEGANA INC CASA 3476574200 1500 Calle Esperanza San Juan PR 00920 Anthony Martinez Director 3476574200 2025-05-14 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X Anthony Maritnez 1500 calle Esperanza San Juan PR 00920 46679 0 X www.casavegana.org X 2020 PR THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES, CASA VEGANA PROVIDES SOLUTIONS FOR A MORE JUST AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD BY UNIFYING PLANT-BASED NUTRITION, ANIMAL RIGHTS ADVOCACY, AND OTHER ASPECTS OF VEGANISM. 5 5 0 7 0 0 262724 46679 0 0 0 262724 46679 0 0 104163 168404 0 0 81899 36741 186062 205145 76662 -158466 182360 21472 2788 366 179572 21106 THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES, CASA VEGANA PROVIDES SOLUTIONS FOR A MORE JUST AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD BY UNIFYING PLANT-BASED NUTRITION, ANIMAL RIGHTS ADVOCACY, AND OTHER ASPECTS OF VEGANISM. 0 0 12452 0 0 EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY WE HOST EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES IN PUERTO RICO. ADVOCACY EFFORTS REACH INDIVIDUALS NEW TO VEGANISM AND THOSE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF A VEGAN OR PLANT-BASED LIFESTYLE. 13876 0 0 COMMUNITY BUILDING WE SUPPORT AND ENGAGE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO BUILD VEGAN AWARENESS AND REINFORCE POSITIVE EXPERIENCES WITH THE VEGAN COMMUNITY IN PUERTO RICO. THIS IS HOW WE CREATE A POSITIVE AND WELCOMING PERSPECTIVE OF VEGANISM. 40611 0 0 Our organization significantly expanded its communication and outreach efforts to promote veganism as a compassionate, sustainable, and health-conscious lifestyle. We have done made this possible through digital campaigns, media engagement, and in-person events. Key efforts included several outreach events with thousands in attendance, several digital campaigns with thousands of impressions and started working on a youth education initiative hoping to students across the island. Our outreach remains focused on empowering individuals and communities to make informed, compassionate choices for animals, the planet, and their health. 0 0 0 66939 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X ANTHONY MARTINEZ 3476574200 1500 Calle Esperanza San Juan PR 00920 AMANDA COLLAZO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 0 X 69988 0 0 ANTHONY MARTINEZ PROGRMAS DIRECTOR 40 0 X 50415 0 0 MARIA MCMAKEN BOARD SECRETARY 0 0 X 0 0 0 NICHOLAS GUNDER BOARD TREASURER 0 0 X 0 0 0 FRANCISCO FERRER BOARD MEMBER 0 0 X 0 0 0 PAUL CAPESTANY BOARD PRESIDENT 0 0 X 0 0 0 ELOISA TRINIDAD BOARD MEMBER 0 0 X 0 0 0 120403 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46679 0 46679 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46679 0 0 0 168404 53166 115238 8000 8000 7192 7192 0 618 618 3148 1072 2076 2242 2242 0 3762 3762 1980 1980 1150 1150 Permits and Licenses 860 0 860 0 Local Community Building Supplies & Melas 1099 1099 0 0 Scholarship 6690 6690 0 0 205145 66939 138206 0 178399 19491 9832 7851 3961 1981 182360 21472 2788 366 2788 366 X 0 0 0 0 179572 21106 179572 21106 182360 21472 -158466 0 0 0 0 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 71093 42262 210717 262724 46679 633475 0 71093 42262 210717 262724 46679 633475 51347 28311 128266 177449 0 385373 51347 28311 128266 177449 0 385373 248102 71093 42262 210717 262724 46679 633475 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9832 7851 1981 0 0 0 0 1981 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b Yes. The organization contemporaneously documented all meetings and written actions undertaken during the year by committees of the governing body, including preparation and retention of written minutes or other appropriate records of such actions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b PART VI LINE 11B DESCRIPTION: 1. THE ACCOUNTING FIRM REVIEWS THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLETE THE TAX RETURN. 2. THEY SEND A DRAFT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHO MAKES THE INITIAL REVIEW. 3. THE FINAL DRAFT IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE TREASURER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 FORM 990 - PART VI LINE 19 DESCRIPTION: THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. We were unable to meet the extended deadline due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, specifically delays from our external accountant. Our organization timely filed Form 8868 to request an extension for this year. We acted in good faith and took prompt steps to complete the filing as soon as possible. This delay was an isolated incident, and we have implemented measures to ensure future compliance. We respectfully request abatement of any penalties based on reasonable cause. Sincerely, Anthony Martinez Program Director