a year of impact

Annual Report 2024: A community of generosity

We celebrate another year of work to elevate quality of life in our community. We invite you to read our annual report to learn about the stories and impact that is possible with your support.

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Reflecting on a year of generosity

Dear Friends,

This year, at the Fundacion Paso del Norte, we deeply reflected on what it means to embody generosity. It was another year where we witnessed that every act of kindness, no matter how small, creates a ripple that transforms lives. Being generous is more than just giving; it is about being present, extending a hand, listening, and building. It is in this daily reflection of solidarity and commitment that we discover our decisions as a Foundation have the power to ignite new possibilities within our community.

Therefore, we remain committed to being an organization that invests talent, time, and resources to build networks among the community, programs, and organizations. Throughout our years of work, we continue to be inspired by the results of this vision of collaboration and the recognition of the power of generosity.

We deeply thank every donor, ally, organization, and individual who participated in our programs. Your trust, time, and generosity are the driving force behind everything we achieved in 2024. Thanks to you, every effort multiplies and transforms into health, well-being, opportunities, and community.

Karen Yarza

Board of Directors

Alfonso Marquez - Chairman | Novamex

Carlos Terrazas - Vice Chair | Crowe

Michelle Betancourt - Board Secretary | Imagen Diagnostica

Estuardo Alvelais | Transtelco, Novamex

Sandra Salinas | Grupo Axcel

Isabel Sánchez | Counselors International

Cristina Saracho | Saracho Juárez

Rafael Tirado | Núcleo Médico Hospitalario

Benjamín Torres Barrón | Baker McKenzie

Tracy Yellen | Paso del Norte Community Foundation

Our Staff

Karen Yarza – Directora Ejecutiva

Luis Mendoza – Director de Operaciones

Jesús Valenzuela – Coordinador de Programas

Yobana Cruz – Coordinadora de Desarrollo Organizacional

Javier Ponce – Administrador

Spotlight 2024

This year was filled with remarkable milestones that marked a turning point for our organization. Below are some of the most meaningful moments from a year of impact and generosity.

01

Investing in Our Community

In 2024, we mobilized more than 26 million pesos across the community through programs and designated funds managed by the Foundation. These resources directly supported over 30 nonprofit organizations to advance their projects and initiatives in the community.

02

A Community in Action

Our annual campaign, Juárez en Acción, brought together more than 18,000 Juárez residents who participated in over 30 community projects across the city. Our community organized clean-up efforts, space revitalization activities, volunteer work, recreational and sports events, and holistic wellness initiatives.

03

The Power of Ideas

We supported the fourth edition of MyMachine, a program run by Desafío A.C., where four “dream machines” imagined by children were brought to life. Forty university and students of technical programs dedicated over 3,300 collaborative hours to turn these creative ideas into reality.

04

Reto superado

Eight organizations took part in our 2024 Challenge Grant (RETO 2024), where they developed fundraising campaigns and received matching funds for each donation. This initiative brought more than 3 million pesos back into the community through programs and services.

05

Shaping Transformational Leaders

We kicked off the third cohort of REALIZE, a unique leadership development model. Eighteen leaders from local nonprofit organizations began a transformative experience that will leave a lasting impact on their lives and their work.

06

The Power of Working Together

We reaffirmed our partnership with FICOSEC to continue the “Entrelazando Redes” Strategy. Together with FECHAC, we supported five organizations and their prevention and services programs, benefiting over 2,500 individuals—mostly women, girls, and adolescents—in the Riberas del Bravo community at risk of gender violence and child sexual violence.

07

Reflections of Generosity

Our annual gala, “Reflections of Generosity,” brought together more than 200 allies, donors, and friends of the Foundation. It was a heartfelt celebration that raised critical funds to continue advancing our mission and deepening our community impact.

08

A Celebration of Philanthropy

The third edition of Juárez Giving Day was a remarkable celebration of philanthropy and social action, with 23 organizations taking part. Thanks to contributions from the community, the Foundation, and our partners, over 1.8 million pesos were awarded to participating nonprofits.

Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.

- Albert Camus

Towards Sustainable Development

Since 2015, a global agenda for sustainable development has been promoted, encouraging communities, institutions, governments, and organizations to contribute through coordinated actions aligned with shared global goals. As part of our global vision and commitment to collaboration, our programs aim to align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are most relevant to our mission.

Pink Cancer Boutique Fund
Challenge Grant 2024
Juarez en Accion
Prologis Fund

MyMachine
Wellness Schools
Prologis Fund
Binational Culture Fund

Weaving Networks Against Gender Violence and Child Sexual Abuse

Challenge Grant 2024
Prologis Fund
Paso del Norte Cup Scholarships
Prologis Fund

Urban Mobility Fund
Binational Fund for the Environment
Juarez en Accion
Prologis Fund
Prologis Fund

Binational Fund for the Environment
Juarez en Accion
Prologis Fund

Weaving Networks Against Gender Violence and Child Sexual Abuse

Realize Transformational Leadership
MyMachine
Prologis Fund
Weaving Networks Against Gender Violence and Child Sexual Abuse

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Programs

Our Mission

Advance partnerships and initiatives to improve the quality of life of the people and community of Ciudad Juarez.

Our Vision

To be a leading organization that invests in the quality of life of Ciudad Juarez through a binational model of partnerships and charitable funds.

Our Distinctive

We are a foundation with a binational structure that fosters philanthropy in the region and strengthens the nonprofit sector.

Transparent Finances

REVENUE

International Foundations – $10,287,605.02 39% 39%
Fondos Designados – $11,324,270.87 43% 43%
Challenge Grant 2024 - $2,151,980.70 8% 8%
Annual Gala - $774,942.54 3% 3%
Juárez Giving Day – $1,575,099.00 6% 6%

As part of our sustainability strategy, the Foundation promotes a fund development program that enables us to secure income from various sources, including international foundations, local partners, businesses, and individual donors.

In 2024, we mobilized $26,395,788.13 pesos from different private sources. The Foundation does not receive or manage funds from any level of government.

We undergo external audits. The audit of our 2024 financial statements will be conducted by the firm Bakertilly. The auditors’ opinion will be available on our website in the Transparency section starting in July of this year.

EXPENSES

Grants – $17,424,747.33 57% 57%
Designated Funds Disbursements - $7,453,140.28 24% 24%
Programs Expenses - $788,607.41 3% 3%
Operations Expenses - $4,231,009.70 14% 14%
Admin Expense - $836,517.31 3% 3%

The Foundation’s expenditures related to our social impact include grants and subsidies awarded to other nonprofits organizations, disbursements from our designated funds, and direct spending on social programs.

In 2024, our total expenditures amounted to $30,734,022.03 pesos. $30,734,022.03 pesos.

In accordance with our policy and legal requirements, the Foundation maintains an annual administrative expense of less than 5%.

Grants 2024

Fundación Gazpro, A.C.	Donativos Generales	$ 37,707.40
Casa Amiga Esther Chávez Cano, A.C.	Weaving Networks Against Gender Violence and Child Sexual Abuse	$ 1,980,951.04
Centro Caritativo para la Atención de Enfermos de Sida, A.C.	Weaving Networks Against Gender Violence and Child Sexual Abuse	$ 2,810,180.20
Corresponsalía de Mujeres Resilientes de Ciudad Juárez, A.C.	Weaving Networks Against Gender Violence and Child Sexual Abuse	$ 947,260.60
Salud y Bienestar Comunitario, A.C.	Weaving Networks Against Gender Violence and Child Sexual Abuse	$ 573,279.73
Sin Violencia, A.C.	Weaving Networks Against Gender Violence and Child Sexual Abuse	$ 2,046,000.00
Vida Integral para la Mujer, A.C.	Weaving Networks Against Gender Violence and Child Sexual Abuse	$ 504,000.00
Espacio Interactivo La Rodadora, A.C.	Binational Culture Fund	$ 3,718,183.29
Amor por Juárez, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 41,999.71
Asociación Amigos de la Orquesta Sinfónica Esperanza Azteca, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 7,254.54
Banco de Alimentos de Ciudad Juárez, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 175,316.41
Centro Caritativo para la Atención de Enfermos de Sida, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 28,170.43
Centro Cultural Yermo y Parres, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 35,214.94
Centro de Estudios Industria 4.0, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 26,077.66
Centro de Estudios para Invidentes, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 106,058.22
Centro Familiar para la Integración y Crecimiento, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 4,078.10
Colectiva Arte Comunidad y Equidad, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 26,867.23
Corresponsalía de Mujeres Resilientes de Ciudad Juárez, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 30,932.28
Crecimiento Humano y Educación para la Paz, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 54,519.78
Darenka para Niños con Cáncer, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 86,153.41
Espacio Interactivo La Rodadora, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 21,043.64
Fundación Axcel, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 38,858.26
Fundación para la Educación de Mujeres y Niños, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 41,162.62
Fundación Vida Amor Superación y Estudio, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 17,506.30
Hogar de Niños Emanuel, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 472.74
Las Hormigas Comunidad en Desarrollo, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 196,498.94
Mesa Exatec Ciudad Juárez – El Paso	Prologis Fund	$ 384,262.81
ONAMICAN, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 60,827.49
Organización Popular Independiente, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 347,703.41
Por la Juventud, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 43,385.55
Programa Educación en Valores, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 35,144.91
Salud y Bienestar Comunitario, A.C.	Prologis Fund	$ 24,264.41
Fundación Comunitaria de la Frontera Norte, A.C.	MyMachine	$ 300,000.00
Asociación Amigos de la Orquesta Sinfónica Esperanza Azteca, A.C.	Challenge Grant 2024	$ 183,364.41
Centro de Estudios para Invidentes, A.C.	Challenge Grant 2024	$ 602,411.53
Desarrollo Juvenil del Norte, A.C.	Challenge Grant 2024	$ 150,000.00
Espacio Interactivo La Rodadora, A.C.	Challenge Grant 2024	$ 307,079.00
Fundación Gazpro, A.C.	Challenge Grant 2024	$ 488,600.00
Fundación Juárez Integra, A.C.	Challenge Grant 2024	$ 603,170.26
Instituto de Atención Especial a Niños, A.C.	Challenge Grant 2024	$ 532,699.00
Programa Educación en Valores, A.C.	Challenge Grant 2024	$ 201,984.77

Grants 2024

Fundación Gazpro, A.C.
Donativos Generales – $37,707.40

Casa Amiga Esther Chávez Cano, A.C.
Estrategia Entrelazando Redes – $1,980,951.04

Centro Caritativo para la Atención de Enfermos de Sida, A.C.
Estrategia Entrelazando Redes – $2,810,180.20

Corresponsalía de Mujeres Resilientes de Ciudad Juárez, A.C.
Estrategia Entrelazando Redes – $947,260.60

Salud y Bienestar Comunitario, A.C.
Estrategia Entrelazando Redes – $573,279.73

Sin Violencia, A.C.
Estrategia Entrelazando Redes – $2,046,000.00

Vida Integral para la Mujer, A.C.
Estrategia Entrelazando Redes – $504,000.00

Espacio Interactivo La Rodadora, A.C.
Fondo Binacional de Cultura – $3,718,183.29

Amor por Juárez, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $41,999.71

Asociación Amigos de la Orquesta Sinfónica Esperanza Azteca, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $7,254.54

Banco de Alimentos de Ciudad Juárez, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $175,316.41

Centro Caritativo para la Atención de Enfermos de Sida, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $28,170.43

Centro Cultural Yermo y Parres, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $35,214.94

Centro de Estudios Industria 4.0, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $26,077.66

Centro de Estudios para Invidentes, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $106,058.22

Centro Familiar para la Integración y Crecimiento, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $4,078.10

Colectiva Arte Comunidad y Equidad, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $26,867.23

Corresponsalía de Mujeres Resilientes de Ciudad Juárez, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $30,932.28

Crecimiento Humano y Educación para la Paz, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $54,519.78

Darenka para Niños con Cáncer, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $86,153.41

Espacio Interactivo La Rodadora, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $21,043.64

Fundación Axcel, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $38,858.26

Fundación para la Educación de Mujeres y Niños, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $41,162.62

Fundación Vida Amor Superación y Estudio, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $17,506.30

Hogar de Niños Emanuel, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $472.74

Las Hormigas Comunidad en Desarrollo, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $196,498.94

Mesa Exatec Ciudad Juárez – El Paso
Juárez Giving Day – $384,262.81

ONAMICAN, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $60,827.49

Organización Popular Independiente, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $347,703.41

Por la Juventud, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $43,385.55

Programa Educación en Valores, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $35,144.91

Salud y Bienestar Comunitario, A.C.
Juárez Giving Day – $24,264.41

Fundación Comunitaria de la Frontera Norte, A.C.
MyMachine – $300,000.00

Asociación Amigos de la Orquesta Sinfónica Esperanza Azteca, A.C.
Reto 2024 – $183,364.41

Centro de Estudios para Invidentes, A.C.
Reto 2024 – $602,411.53

Desarrollo Juvenil del Norte, A.C.
Reto 2024 – $150,000.00

Espacio Interactivo La Rodadora, A.C.
Reto 2024 – $307,079.00

Fundación Gazpro, A.C.
Reto 2024 – $488,600.00

Fundación Juárez Integra, A.C.
Reto 2024 – $603,170.26

Instituto de Atención Especial a Niños, A.C.
Reto 2024 – $532,699.00

Programa Educación en Valores, A.C.
Reto 2024 – $201,984.77

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THANK YOU

With their contributions, each donor becomes a crucial part of our mission and allows us to continue working to improve the quality of life in our community.

We extend our special gratitude to

For having renewed their support and trust in our foundation with a matching funds grant of ONE MILLION DOLLARS for the period 2021-2025. Thank you for your vision, generosity, and trust.