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Center For A Free Cuba

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: International, Foreign Affairs and National Security / International Development, Relief Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$617k (2023)

Expenses
$368k (2023)

Total Assets
$334k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$17.2k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2009 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$617,498
Expenses
$368,302
Net Income
$249,196
Net Assets
$316,550
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $615,800
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,698
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,040
23.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $30,075
8.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $333,793
Total Liabilities $17,243
Net Assets $316,550
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Suares (Executive Director) $79,773 $0 $0
Ambassador Otto J Reich (President) $0 $0 $0
Guillermo G Marmol (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mary Curtis Horowitz (Vice Chairwoman) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador Everett Briggs (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Victor J Pujals (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Javier Garcia Bengochea Md (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Manuel Iglesias Esq (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rosa Maria Paya Acevedo (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Luis Velasco (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Erik Bethel (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Nestor Carbonell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Fibiberto Agusti Esq (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Paquito D'rivera (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Erich De La Fuente (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rafael Rubio Nunes (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Eduardo Sayas Bazan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$222,078
Expenses
$332,952
Net Income
-$110,874
Net Assets
$65,159
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $222,034
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $44
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,599
20.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $25,116
7.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,705
Total Liabilities $7,546
Net Assets $65,159
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Suarez (Executive Director) $74,067 $0 $0
Ambassador Otto J Reich (President) $0 $0 $0
Guillermo G Marmol (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mary Curtis Horowitz (Vice Chairwoman) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador Everett Briggs (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Victor J Pujals (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Javier Garcia Bengochea Md (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Manuel Iglesias Esq (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jeronimo Esteve Abril (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Luis Velasco (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Erik Bethel (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Nestor Carbonell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Raul Masvidal (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Paquito D'rivera (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Erich De La Fuente (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rafael Rubio Nunez (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Eduardo Zayas Bazan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$667,718
Expenses
$555,203
Net Income
$112,515
Net Assets
$176,033
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $667,718
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $115,262
20.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $195,204
Total Liabilities $19,171
Net Assets $176,033
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Suarez (Executive Director) $78,796 $0 $0
Ambassador Otto J Reich (President) $0 $0 $0
Guillermo G Marmol (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mary Curtis Horowitz (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Victor J Pujals (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Javier Garcia Bengochea Md (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Manuel Iglesias Esq (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jeronimo Esteve Abril (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Luis Velasco (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador Everett Briggs (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Erik P Bethel (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Nestor Carbonell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Raul Masvidal (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Paquito D'rivera (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Erich De La Fuente (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Rafael Rubio Nunez (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Eduardo Zayas Bazan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$537,224
Expenses
$403,910
Net Income
$133,314
Net Assets
$63,518
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $537,224
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,378
19.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $30,353
7.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $79,986
Total Liabilities $16,468
Net Assets $63,518
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Suarez (Executive Director) $77,209 $0 $0
Ambassador Everett Briggs (Former Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jeronimo Esteve Abril (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Curtis Horowitz (Vice Chairwoman) $0 $0 $0
Manual Iglesias Esq (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Victor J Pujals (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Javier Garcia Bengochea Md (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador Jose Sorzano (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Eduardo Zayas Bazan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador Otto J Reich (President) $0 $0 $0
Guillermo G Marmol (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Luis Velasco (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Raul Masvidal (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Erich De La Fuente (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$453,510
Expenses
$519,235
Net Income
-$65,725
Net Assets
-$69,796
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $453,510
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $42,998
8.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $73,172
14.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,089
Total Liabilities $75,885
Net Assets -$69,796
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Suarez (Executive Director) $42,998 $0 $0
Filiberto Agusti Esq (Legal Counsel) $0 $0 $0
The Honorable Elliott (Trustee Thru May 2019) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador Everett Bri (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jeronimo Esteve Abril (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mary Curtis Horowitz (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Manuel Iglesias Esq (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Victor J Pujals (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador Otto J Rei (President) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador Jose Sorzan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Eduardo Zayas Baza (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Guillermo G Marmol (Finance Chairman / Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Luis Velasco (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador James C Ca (Trustee Thru March 2019) $0 $0 $0
Robert O'brien (Trustee Thru July 2019) $0 $0 $0
Erich De La Fuente (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Raul Masvidal (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Frank Calzon (Executive Dir. Thru May 2019) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$285,754
Expenses
$294,148
Net Income
-$8,394
Net Assets
-$4,694
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $285,754
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $23,511
8.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $29,311
10.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $29,346
Total Liabilities $34,040
Net Assets -$4,694

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$210,290
Expenses
$230,042
Net Income
-$19,752
Net Assets
$3,700
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $210,290
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $49,417
21.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,259
Total Liabilities $6,559
Net Assets $3,700

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$203,003
Expenses
$197,238
Net Income
$5,765
Net Assets
$23,344
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $203,003
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $38,395
19.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,645
Total Liabilities $8,301
Net Assets $23,344

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$298,170
Expenses
$245,038
Net Income
$53,132
Net Assets
$17,579
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $298,170
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $31,151
12.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,022
Total Liabilities $7,443
Net Assets $17,579

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$179,887
Expenses
$173,260
Net Income
$6,627
Net Assets
-$35,553
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $179,887
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $36,336
21.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,892
Total Liabilities $48,445
Net Assets -$35,553
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Filiberto Agusti Esq (General Counsel) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador Everett Briggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nestor Carbonell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beatriz Casals (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador Otto J Reich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeronimo Esteve Abril (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert O'brien (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Guillermo Marmol (Finance Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador Jose Sorzano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Manuel Iglesias Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jack Otero (Director) $0 $0 $0
Victor J Pujals (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador James C Cason (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Frank Calzon (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$231,096
Expenses
$236,529
Net Income
-$5,433
Net Assets
-$42,180
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $231,077
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $19
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,014
0.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $64,765
27.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,005
Total Liabilities $54,185
Net Assets -$42,180
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Frank Calzon (Executive Dir.) $1,014 $0 $0
Jack Otero (Director) $0 $0 $0
Victor J Pujals (Director) $0 $0 $0
Manuel Cutillas (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Filiberto Agusti Esq (General Counsel) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador Everett Briggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nestor Carbonell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beatriz Casals (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anita Winsor Edwards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeronimo Esteve Abril (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ricardo J Fernandez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Guillermo Marmol (Finance Chair) $0 $0 $0
Richard O'connell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador Jose Sorzano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Manuel Iglesias Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ambassador James C Cason (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$250,080
Expenses
$240,608
Net Income
$9,472
Net Assets
-$36,747
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $250,080
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,458
0.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $64,004
26.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,356
Total Liabilities $55,103
Net Assets -$36,747

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$167,633
Expenses
$186,076
Net Income
-$18,443
Net Assets
-$46,219
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $167,633
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $49,207
26.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,298
Total Liabilities $53,517
Net Assets -$46,219

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$176,315
Expenses
$184,855
Net Income
-$8,540
Net Assets
-$27,776
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $176,315
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $71,765
38.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $114,234
Total Liabilities $142,010
Net Assets -$27,776

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$592,117
Expenses
$601,654
Net Income
-$9,537
Net Assets
-$19,236
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $592,054
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $63
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,359
6.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $114,506
19.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $161,261
Total Liabilities $180,497
Net Assets -$19,236

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2000

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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