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Maestro Cares Foundation

Maestro cares foundation improves the quality of life of disadvantaged children and communities in latin america and the united states. We do so by providing housing, educational programming …

International Chicago, IL EIN 453706112 · IRS Reg 45-3706112 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Maestro Cares Foundation

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Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2012

Mission

Maestro cares foundation improves the quality of life of disadvantaged children and communities in latin america and the united states. We do so by providing housing, educational programming and the essential resources to support their growth and development. Through our efforts, we are strengthening communities and helping children become tomorrow's leaders.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q30
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 1%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.35%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Maestro Cares Foundation is a registered international nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 453706112. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $10M in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Maestro Cares Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.

Maestro Cares Foundation is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.

Based on official tax filings, Maestro Cares Foundation has $10M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Maestro Cares Foundation is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Maestro Cares Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Maestro Cares Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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.

Maestro cares foundation improves the quality of life of disadvantaged children and communities in latin america and the united states. We do so by providing housing, educational programming and the essential resources to support their growth and development. Through our efforts, we are strengthening communities and helping children become tomorrow's leaders. Maestro Cares Foundation is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among international charities registered in United States: Maestro Cares Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $10M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Maestro Cares Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Maestro Cares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 453706112, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

PE
Peter Amaro
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amalia G•••••••••••
Director
BI
Bigram Z••••
Director
EL
Elena S••••••••
SECRETARY
FE
Felipe P••••••
Director
HE
Henry C•••••••
CHAIRMAN
MA
Marco A•••••• M••••
VICE CHAIRMAN
PE
Peter A••••
TREASURER
RO
Robert U•••••
Director
ZA
Zayda C•••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ZA
Zaydy C•••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$10.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$6.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$7.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$3.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Maestro Cares Foundation This page 79 $10.1 million -
Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation 89 $11.8 million -
American Leprosy Missions Inc 89 $15.8 million 7%
Orphan Grain Train Inc 89 $53.7 million -
English Language Institute in China 89 $17.1 million -
Cure International Inc 89 $63.2 million 1%
Asi 89 $12.8 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Maestro Cares Foundation

What is Maestro Cares Foundation?
Maestro Cares Foundation is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Maestro cares foundation improves the quality of life of disadvantaged children and communities in latin america and the united states. We do so by providing housing, educational programming and the essential resources to support their growth and development. Through our efforts, we are strengthening communities and helping children become tomorrow's leaders.
When was Maestro Cares Foundation founded?
Maestro Cares Foundation was founded in 2011.
Who leads Maestro Cares Foundation?
Peter Amaro serves as Treasurer.
Where is Maestro Cares Foundation located?
Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
What is Maestro Cares Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Maestro Cares Foundation trustworthy?
Maestro Cares Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). 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 Maestro Cares Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 453706112. Registration: 45-3706112 (United States).
What is Maestro Cares Foundation's website?
http://www.maestrocares.org