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Institute for Socio-Ecological Research

ISER Caribe is committed to working directly with local communities through a transdisciplinary approach by conducting participatory research and engagement. This is achieved by integrating efforts between government …

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
30/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Institute for Socio-Ecological Research

ISER Caribe is committed to working directly with local communities through a transdisciplinary approach by conducting participatory research and engagement. This is achieved by integrating efforts between government institutions, academia, civil society, and community organizations. Our team studies the interactions and dialectic relations between the environment and humans in order to develop alternate ways of managing anthropogenic and natural systems. Through our collaborative projects, we build the consensus that allows us to develop participatory actions, capacity building and horizontal knowledge transfer through local outreach activities and education.

Headquarters
Lajas
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

ISER Caribe is committed to working directly with local communities through a transdisciplinary approach by conducting participatory research and engagement. This is achieved by integrating efforts between government institutions, academia, civil society, and community organizations. Our team studies the interactions and dialectic relations between the environment and humans in order to develop alternate ways of managing anthropogenic and natural systems. Through our collaborative projects, we build the consensus that allows us to develop participatory actions, capacity building and horizontal knowledge transfer through local outreach activities and education.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Operating countries (1)
Puerto Rico

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 3 similar environment in Puerto Rico
Integrity Assessment This charity: 30
Peer average: 30

Red flags

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Common questions

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Institute for Socio-Ecological Research is a registered environment nonprofit based in Lajas, Puerto Rico. It is registered with the official charity registry of Puerto Rico. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Institute for Socio-Ecological Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 30 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Puerto Rico is 30/100.

Institute for Socio-Ecological Research is located in Lajas, Puerto Rico. Its registered address is P.O. Box 3151.

Institute for Socio-Ecological Research is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Puerto Rico.

Institute for Socio-Ecological Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

ISER Caribe is committed to working directly with local communities through a transdisciplinary approach by conducting participatory research and engagement. This is achieved by integrating efforts between government institutions, academia, civil society, and community organizations. Our team studies the interactions and dialectic relations between the environment and humans in order to develop alternate ways of managing anthropogenic and natural systems. Through our collaborative projects, we build the consensus that allows us to develop participatory actions, capacity building and horizontal knowledge transfer through local outreach activities and education. Institute for Socio-Ecological Research is classified as a environment organization registered in Puerto Rico.

Among environment charities registered in Puerto Rico: Institute for Socio-Ecological Research's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 is in line with the peer average of 30/100.

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Puerto Rico under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Peer charities

Other environment in Puerto Rico, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Institute for Socio-Ecological Research This page 30 - -
Monte Azul Inc 30 - -
Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico 30 - -
Arte y Mana Inc. 30 - -

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Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 4, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

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Financial filings
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Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
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Tax-deductibility status
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Methodology

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Quick facts about Institute for Socio-Ecological Research

What is Institute for Socio-Ecological Research?
Institute for Socio-Ecological Research is a environment nonprofit organization based in Lajas, Puerto Rico. ISER Caribe is committed to working directly with local communities through a transdisciplinary approach by conducting participatory research and engagement. This is achieved by integrating efforts between government institutions, academia, civil society, and community organizations. Our team studies the interactions and dialectic relations between the environment and humans in order to develop alternate ways of managing anthropogenic and natural systems. Through our collaborative projects, we build the consensus that allows us to develop participatory actions, capacity building and horizontal knowledge transfer through local outreach activities and education.
Where is Institute for Socio-Ecological Research located?
Headquartered in Lajas, Puerto Rico.
Is Institute for Socio-Ecological Research trustworthy?
Institute for Socio-Ecological Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Institute for Socio-Ecological Research's website?
http://www.isercaribe.org
Are donations to Institute for Socio-Ecological Research tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Puerto Rico under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.