About Us
Hermano Pedro Social Works Foundation, USA was founded in 2001 to serve as the fundraising and communication arm in the United States for the Obras Sociales del Santo Hermano Pedro (Las Obras). The current Director of Las Obras, in Guatemala, serves as the president of the U.S. Foundation Board of Directors and both U.S. and Guatemalan citizens serve on the U.S. Foundation Board as volunteers.
In addition to providing financial and fundraising support to Las Obras, the U.S. Foundation communicates with supporters in the U.S., many of whom have visited or volunteered in Guatemala. Thanks to our volunteers, board members, close collaboration with Las Obras, and the generous administrative support from Franciscan Mission Associates, the Foundation has nominal overhead and no paid employees. Donations go directly to Las Obras outreach programs and services.
Donation
Follow the Donate link on this website. All online donations are processed through a secure and protected payment platform. You may also mail a check to the address below:
Hermano Pedro Social Works Foundation USA
P.O. Box 631
Mount Vernon, NY 10551-0631
If you file taxes in the U.S., your contribution is tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by IRS rules. You can view and print your receipts and annual statement at the Donor Portal on this website. For assistance, email here.
Or we can send you a tax receipt via email or mail by request at this email address.
Your online donation goes directly into the U.S. bank account of Hermano Pedro Foundation USA. All collected funds are sent directly to Las Obras monthly and allocated “where needed most” to support the medical and residential care programs, unless the donor specifies a special project or purpose. Franciscan Mission Associates, based in Mount Vernon, New York, processes all donations and facilitates all accounting at no charge.
Yes, you can give through your employer and we can help facilitate this process. Ask your employer about a matching program or monthly deduction that will go to Hermano Pedro Foundation USA. Reach out to us by email and we can assist you and your employer to set this up.
Yes, you can donate stocks and other securities to Hermano Pedro Foundation USA. Contact us for more information.
Visiting Las Obras
The doors at Las Obras are open to all, regardless of race, language, religion, gender, or creed. It is possible for anyone living in Guatemala who needs medical help to approach Las Obras. The process is to first call the main number +512 7931 2100. Visit the Las Obras website for more details.
Yes, tours of Las Obras can be arranged with advanced notice. We welcome and encourage visitors to Las Obras where you can witness first hand the wonderful, charitable work being done in Antigua. Contact by email or call the main number +512 7032 2100. The address is 6a Calle Oriente #20 Antigua, Guatemala 03001, C.A.
Financials
The Hermano Pedro Foundation USA is committed to allocating the highest amount of available resources to Las Obras for operating funds, specified surgeries and special projects. In 2024, over 97% of all donations were sent to Las Obras for missional spending.
The Las Obras annual budget in 2024 was $9.7 million in revenue and $9.5 million in expenses. Both institutions are held accountable by their independent Boards of Directors, who meet regularly to analyze and discuss the financial aspects of the organizations.
2024: IRS Form 990 Hermano Pedro Foundation USA
2024: Obras Sociales del Santo Hermano Pedro Annual Report
Hermano Pedro Foundation USA is highly rated by the following independent charity evaluators:
Candid (GuideStar): Platinum Rating
Charity Navigator: 4 Star Rating
Hermano Pedro Foundation USA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation and our federal EIN is 31-1763589.
Your mailed donation goes to:
Hermano Pedro Social Works Foundation USA
P.O. Box 631
Mount Vernon, NY 10551-0631
Volunteering at Las Obras
Yes! There are many ways to get involved, ranging from joining a medical, surgical, or dental team to feeding babies at the Children’s Nutritional Center. Long-term, short-term, and small volunteer groups are welcome. All volunteers and groups are subject to pre-approval by appointment, so please contact or visit Las Obras first to learn more and apply.
The approval process may take several days. Also, since Las Obras strives to keep both residents and volunteers healthy, there may be restrictions on volunteer opportunities. The U.S. Foundation does not control or monitor volunteer activities in Guatemala.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact Las Obras by email or:
Phone: +512 7932 2100 (main number)
Address: 6a Calle Oriente #20, Antigua, Guatemala 03001, C. A.
