Engagement mission
EA was created in February 2014, after a year of work resulting from an invitation from Open Society Foundations in 2013 for Puerto Rico to participate in a competitive proposal (Open Places Initiative) among 16 US jurisdictions. In the creation of EA, together with the Center for a New Economy, participated ACLU Puerto Rico, Center for Investigative Journalism and Legal Assistance Clinic of the UPR Law School. Since 2019 Puerto Rico Open Spaces is a completely independent organization, recognized as an exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Federal Internal Revenue Code, as well as exempt at the local level under the Internal Revenue Code of Puerto Rico.
THE BASES OF OUR WORK
Since its creation Espacios Abiertos informs, educates and strengthens the capacity of people, organizations and communities in Puerto Rico to act effectively in the political, social and institutional framework. We promote transparency and accountability in public assets and funds, as well as an alert and active citizenry. We produce studies, reports and other publications; We communicate data and information to create, advocate for and influence public policies that safeguard the provision of essential public services and prioritize the economic well-being of everyone in Puerto Rico.
THE VALUABLE SPONSORSHIP OF OUR DONORS
EA's work is made possible by the generous support of U.S. and local foundations including: Rockefeller foundation, Open Society Foundations, Henry Luce Foundation, Mazon, a Jewish Response to Hunger, Annie E. Casey Foundation, Economic Opportunity Funders, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Oxfam America, Neighborhood Funders Group, Angel Ramos Foundation, Miranda Foundation, Puerto Rican Philanthropy, José E. Fernández-Bjerg, Segarra Boerman Foundation, among others. As well as the support of individuals who share the aspiration of a more open, just and equitable society in Puerto Rico.
All of our work is subsidized by private and foundation donations. To make a deductible donation to EA from your contributions, click here link.