Ponce Health Sciences Education Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMercedita, · EIN 66-0814252 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,200 and $10,200.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Francisco J Cerra |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 596, Mercedita PR 007150596 |
| Phone | 7878123495 |
| Form and materials | Applications should be submitted by letter. They should include the purpose, amount requested, and the use for which the funds are requested. |
| Deadlines | None. |
| Restrictions | Contributions and scholarships must be related to education in health sciences, science research and education, or the provision of health services to disadvantaged sectors. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside .
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phsuf | Ponce, PR | Donations | $15,690 |
| Phsu Sj | Ponce, PR | Donations | $15,000 |
| Student Run Free | Ponce, PR | Donations | $15,000 |
| Enlace Volunteering | Ponce, PR | Donations | $10,200 |
| Upr | Ponce, PR | Donations | $6,000 |
| Neisha Ramirez | Ponce, PR | Donations | $5,000 |
| Erik Velez | Ponce, PR | Scholarship | $4,400 |
| Paola Flores | Ponce, PR | Donations | $4,068 |
| Ponce Research Inst | Ponce, PR | Donations | $3,536 |
| Noelia Delgado | Ponce, PR | Donations | $2,200 |
| Frances Rodriguez | Ponce, PR | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Upr Foundation | Ponce, PR | Donations | $1,150 |
| Clase de Medicina 2025 | Ponce, PR | Donations | $500 |
The return also lists 52 grants to individuals ($329,731). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $414,475 | 65 |
| 2023 | $374,678 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349107818
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 66-0814252
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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