Q1 Impact Summary

Executive Snapshot

Welcome to our Q1 2026 Impact Report!

This year, Filantropía Puerto Rico enters with clarity, conviction, and ambition. We are not simply meeting the moment — we are building toward it. 2026 is the year we set higher expectations for ourselves and for the field we serve, knowing that the work of advancing equity and justice in Puerto Rico demands nothing less.

Q1 laid the groundwork. We deepened member relationships, advanced our data infrastructure, strengthened our operational backbone, and moved key initiatives. Every effort this quarter was intentional — designed to build the momentum that will carry us through a year of meaningful, measurable impact.

We are grateful to our members, partners, board, and team for showing up with the same dedication that drives everything we do. Together, we are not just sustaining philanthropy in Puerto Rico — we are transforming it.

“Usualmente, estas conversaciones son más nosotras escuchando a ustedes, y nos da muchísima alegría que en este espacio también tengan la oportunidad de escuchar un poco más sobre nosotras: sobre cómo abordamos el trabajo y cómo pensamos y miramos los retos que estamos enfrentando todos en este sistema tan complejo que buscamos impactar positivamente”.

Serving Philanthropy

We support philanthropic organizations in aligning and adopting practices that advance equity in Puerto Rico — enabling foundations to use their resources more effectively.

Our Members

Filantropía Puerto Rico currently serves [18] member organizations that renewed their 2026 membership. 

In Q1, we focused on deepening the value of membership through a curated experience of peer-to-peer connection, and timely knowledge sharing.

Member Engagement Snapshot:

  • [9] member organizations participated in our Q1 event.
  • [100]% of surveyed members report strengthened peer-to-peer connection
  • [85]% report that FiPR event is a place to gain insights and collaborations
  • [100]% of surveyed members report feeling part of a collective

Events

Members Brunch (February 19 ) An exclusive gathering for members to share current projects and priority focus areas [3.6/4] rated the event as highly useful.

“Excellent members’ meeting. I loved the dynamic that emerged among members, which allowed for a more open agenda.”

Expanding Philanthropy

We work to expand philanthropic resources for equity and justice in Puerto Rico — connecting global funders with local leaders and building the infrastructure for informed, strategic investment.

Raising Awareness

Data Observatory

The Data Observatory continued to serve as the sector’s primary open data platform for Puerto Rico. In Q1:

  • Completed development phase 2 of the next generation of the Data Observatory for Social Impact, advancing a renewed experience that will strengthen how the social sector in Puerto Rico engages with open, reliable data in a strategic way to promote equitable decision-making, effective philanthropic investment, and informed collective action.
  • The platform recorded a total of [679] access sessions.
  • [68.8]% of users reported integrating Observatory data into organizational decisions. 
  • Of this [68.8]%, [31.2]% said Observatory data had already helped inform decisions in their organization.
  • FiPi, our AI-assisted data guide, responded to [61] user queries this quarter.

“Me da mucha alegría tener una organización como Filantropía que se encargue de crear este tipo de infraestructura. Un espacio digital donde podamos entender lo que está sucediendo con el sector; no solo por los datos sino también por las alianzas y la capacidad de poder abogar por el sector”.

Live Polls captured rapid insights on Executive Leadership Compensation in the Social Sector 

  • [44] organizations contributed with their data. 
  • Poll results have been accessed more than [230] times, reflecting strong interest in data that helps surface and contextualize leadership realities in Puerto Rico’s social sector.

The Collective Intelligence Hub underscored its role in facilitating centralized access to sector-generated knowledge and shared resources across Puerto Rico’s social sector:

  • [472] accesses across different resources

Puerto Rico Social Indicators provided access to indicators that support contextual understanding and sector-informed decision-making

  • [213] tracked indicators 

The Job board for the Social Sector supported greater visibility of employment opportunities and stronger connections between social sector organizations and prospective candidates.

  • Job postings were accessed [98] times in total.

Attracting Resources via Initiatives and Services

Field Catalyst Lab 

Our Field Building as a Service (FBaaS) initiative strengthens the philanthropic practice toward the intentional construction of ecosystems for systemic and sustainable impact.

The FBaaS pilot with Fundación Colibrí is underway and currently on time. Q1 progress: 

    • [1] (February 12) Kick Off Meeting, 
    • [10] organization field assessments
    • [1] ecosystem objective impact map

“Para nosotros, esta alianza con Filantropía Puerto Rico representa una oportunidad de gran valor para pausar, evaluar lo que estamos haciendo, mirar el entorno y pensar estratégicamente hacia el futuro. Con muchas de las organizaciones aquí presentes hemos construido relaciones por años, basadas en confianza y apoyo continuo. Así que este es un buen momento para pausar, evaluar lo que estamos haciendo, mirar alrededor y pensar en lo próximo”.

Collaborations

We convened our first Data Town Hall creating a space where social sector organizations engaged with data collectively and turned it into meaningful and practical insight. 

  • On average, participants rated the Data Town Hall as highly useful [3.7 out of 4] for their work.
  • [100]% of participants indicated that the discussions were constructive, respectful, and conducive to honest sector reflection. 
  • [100]% of participants reported that these dialogue spaces helped transform published data into actionable insights for their organization.

“Son espacios fundamentales para comenzar a conversar, formar alianzas y compartir información que tienen las organizaciones, pero no se están utilizando”.

“Siempre es refrescante porque no hay estos espacios así dentro del sector, aquí nos damos cuenta de que hay distintas prioridades dentro de cada organización”

The Team - Operations

Governance

We foster a strategic board that drives philanthropic collaboration, resource mobilization, and systemic impact in Puerto Rico.

  • [2] board meetings 
  • New board structure and amended by-laws.
  • [100]% compliance: conflict of interest  

Finance

At Filantropía Puerto Rico we ensure financial stability and strategic resource allocation through accurate reporting, disciplined budgeting, and strong controls that enable long-term sustainability and mission growth.

  • 2026 Budget approved by board.
  • [2] closing grants compliance reports submitted. 
  • [1] new proposal submitted.
  • 2025 year-end financial report, with 61% execution rate.

Communications

In Q1 2026, Communications focused on strengthening the foundation for a more structured and data-informed strategy, while beginning to show measurable results across platforms.

Q1 Communications Milestones:

  • Successful execution of a targeted campaign to promote FiPi, [175] interactions with the GPT.
  • Over [10]% of Data Observatory traffic from the United States was driven by digital communications.
  • [25]% of the Observatory’s traffic was generated through targeted digital campaigns, marking a shift toward a results-driven outreach.
  • Achieved [1] media citation amplifying Data Observatory live Polls results and FiPR study.
  • Cleaned and optimized our database to strengthen communication efforts.
  • Implemented [1] tool to automate social media content distribution.
  • Established a consistent reporting process to guide decision-making.
  • Developed and finalized a renewed look and feel for both Filantropía Puerto Rico and the Data Observatory, setting the foundation for a more cohesive and distinctive digital presence to be implemented in Q2.

HR & Legal

At Filantropía Puerto Rico, we aim to put Puerto Rico on the philanthropic map. To achieve this, we have developed a unique organizational culture focused on excellence and on creating an environment where talented people can thrive—elevating ourselves, one another, and those we seek to serve.

  • [100]% compliance of filing of all documents and forms required by law for employees and contractors. 
  • [1] Culture Memo
  • Updated our Good Standing Certificate 
  • Declaration of Continued Use of the Trade Name.

Technology + Efficiency

In Q1, we continued building toward a more efficient, secure, and AI-enabled operation.

Q1 Technology Progress:

  • Internal tech-related task time reduction: [70]% – allowing staff capacity to shift toward higher-value strategic work
  • Office expense savings: [20]% in cost savings across technology tools – increasing overall operational efficiency.
  • Key automation wins this quarter: [reduced manual effort across recurring operational tasks, improved consistency in transactional processes, and strengthened the organization’s ability to operate with greater agility and reliability.

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