TRACING PUBLIC SPACES INC: Form 990EZ, tax year 2024
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- Organization
- TRACING PUBLIC SPACES INC (EIN 83-2522779)
- Tax period
- 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
- Filed
- 2025-06-11
- IRS object ID
- 202531629349200508
- Schema version
- 2024v5.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2025-06-11T10:56:01-04:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2024-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 650940479 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | MERMELSTEIN HIDALGO LLP | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 3211 PONCE DE LEON BLVD STE M-2 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | CORAL GABLES | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | FL | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 331347274 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990EZ | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2024-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 832522779 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | TRACING PUBLIC SPACES INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | TRAC | BusinessNameControlTxt |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 19111 COLLINS AVENUE | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | SUNNY ISLES BEACH | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | FL | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 33160 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | ANA C VARGAS | PersonNm |
| Person Title | MANAGER | PersonTitleTxt |
| Signature | 2025-05-15 | SignatureDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr | Yes (true) | IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | MICHAEL S MERMELSTEIN CPA | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00503034 | PTIN |
| Phone | 3054442142 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2025-05-16 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2024 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z | BuildTS |
Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Website Address | WWW.TRAZANDOESPACIOS.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Gross Receipts | $65,144 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part I | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIInd |
| Contributions Gifts Grants Etc | $65,144 | ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt |
| Total Revenue | $65,144 | TotalRevenueAmt |
| Fees And Other Pymt To Ind Cntrct | $61,931 | FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt |
| Other Expenses Total | $30,232 | OtherExpensesTotalAmt |
| Total Expenses | $92,163 | TotalExpensesAmt |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | -$27,019 | ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $32,962 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $5,943 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
Cash Savings And Investments CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $32,962 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $5,943 | EOYAmt |
Form990 Total Assets Form990TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $32,962 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $5,943 | EOYAmt |
Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $32,962 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $5,943 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Primary Exempt Purpose | TO TEACH CITIZENS TO TRANSFORM PUBLIC SPACES FOR THE COMMON GOOD BY OBSERVING THEIR COMMUNITES, IMAGINING HOW TO TRANSFORM A PUBLIC SPACE AND TRANSFORMING IT WITH THE HELP OF VOLUNTEERS FROM THEIR OWN COMMUNITES. | PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt |
Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp (4 entries)
| Description Program Srvc AccomDescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | Program Service ExpensesProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
|---|---|
| TEE CAUCAGUITA ORGANIZATION CREATED A ONE-WEEK INTENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN WORKSHOP FOR 50 STUDENTS OF RURAL SCHOOL IN CAUCAGUITA MUNICIPALITY (OUTSKIRTS OF CARACAS, VENEZUELA). DURING THE WORKSHOP THE KIDS DESIGNED A PARK FOR THE SCHOOL THAT INCLUDES FILTERED DRINKING WATER. THE SCHOOL PARK WAS BUILT IN 2024. | $25,438 |
| SOCIAL ACCOMPANIMENT IN CHUPARIPAL THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF ADDRESSING THE AREAS OF CULTURE, ART, AND EDUCATION FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER. ART COURSES, DANCE CLASSES, THEATER, COOKING COURSES, HEALTH CARE, AND PEDAGOGICAL SUPPORT, AMONG OTHERS, WILL BE GIVEN. ALL THIS FROM THE HAND OF TRAINED PEOPLE FROM THE CHUPARIPAL COMMUNITY. | $18,203 |
| BIRONGO BUILDING THE MUSIC SCHOOL FOR THE MUSICAL GROUP LAS ESTRELLAS DE BIRONGO, WHICH NEEDS A PHYSICAL SPACE TO PROMOTE ITS CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND FORMALIZE ITS EDUCATION IN MUSIC, DANCE, AND THEATER AMONG OTHERS. THUS, HELPING TO PRESERVE THE CULTURAL HERITAGE AND PROMOTE THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY. | $12,682 |
| ACADEMIC WORKSHOP AT UCV THIS YEAR, A PROGRAM WAS HELD TO TRAIN NEW FACILITATORS IN THE TRACING SPACES METHODOLOGY. WE SPENT THREE MONTHS TEACHING ALL THE ACADEMIC CONTENT OF THIS METHODOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA. ATTHE END OF THE COURSE, THE STUDENTS OBTAINED THE TRACING SPACES FACILITATOR CERTIFICATE. IMPRONTA COMMUNITY CENTER WE HELD A PARTICIPATORY WORKSHOP WITH THE IMPRONTA FOUNDATION OF VENEZUELA, IN WHICH THEY WERE ABLE TO COLLECTIVELY TRANSFORM THE SPACE OF THEIR COMMUNITY CENTER. THE FINAL DESIGN WAS THEN COMPLETED, ALONG WITH THE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING PLANS FOR THE CENTER. TEE OASIS LA VEGA ORGANIZATION CREATED A ONE-WEEK INTENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN WORKSHOP FOR 50 STUDENTS OF RURAL SCHOOL IN LA VEGA MUNICIPALITY, IN CARACAS, VENEZUELA. DURING THE WORKSHOP THE KIDS DESIGNED A PARK FOR THE SCHOOL THAT INCLUDES FILTERED DRINKING WATER. THE SCHOOL PARK WILL BE BUILT IN 2025. RECREATIONAL FOR ESCUELA FE Y ALEGRIA ENRIQUE DE OSSO ORGANIZATION CREATED A ONE-WEEK INTENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN WORKSHOP FOR 22 STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN ARTIGAS MUNICIPALITY, IN CARACAS, VENEZUELA. DURING THE WORKSHOP THE KIDS DESIGNED A PARK FOR THE SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL PARK WILL BE BUILT IN 2025. WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP THIS YEAR, WE BEGAN SUPPORTING A GROUP OF ARTISAN WOMEN FROM THE RURAL AREA OF THE ESTADO SUCRE IN VENEZUELA. THIS PROGRAM TEACHES THEM EMBROIDERY AND SEWING CLASSES SO THEY CAN LATER SELL THE PRODUCTS THEY MAKE. THEY HAVE ALSO LEARNED TO ORGANIZE THEMSELVES AS A SUPPORTIVE GROUP, AS WELL AS LEARNING ABOUT BUDGETING AND MARKETING. THROUGH THIS WONDERFUL PROGRAM, WE HAVE EMPOWERED THESE WOMEN, MADE THEM PROUD OF THEIR CREATIONS, AND ULTIMATELY PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INCOME FOR THEIR HOMES. | $34,320 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $90,643 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | ANA C VARGAS | PersonNm |
| Title | MANAGER | TitleTxt |
| Average Hrs Per Wk Devoted To Pos | 000.00 | AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt |
| Compensation | $0 | CompensationAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Not Previously Rpt | false | ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd |
| Chg Made To Orgnzng Doc Not Rpt | false | ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd |
| Organization Had UBI | false | OrganizationHadUBIInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Organization Dissolved Etc | false | OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd |
| Form1120 Pol Filed | false | Form1120PolFiledInd |
| Made Loans To From Officers | false | MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | FL | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | ANA C VARGAS | PersonNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 19111 COLLINS AVE | AddressLine1Txt |
| Address Line2 | 19111 COLLINS AVENUE | AddressLine2Txt |
| City | MIAMI | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | FL | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 33160 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 3054442142 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Donor Advised Fnds | false | DonorAdvisedFndsInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Tanning Services Provided | false | TanningServicesProvidedInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Transaction With Control Ent | false | TransactionWithControlEntInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | Yes (true) | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Related Org Sect527 Org | false | RelatedOrgSect527OrgInd |
| Part VI Of Comp Of Hghst Pd Empl | NONE | PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt |
| Part VI Hghst Pd Cntrct Prof Srvc | NONE | PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt |
| Filed Schedule A | Yes (true) | FiledScheduleAInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $67,410 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $35,983 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $65,144 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $168,537 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $67,410 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $35,983 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $65,144 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $168,537 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total170 | $168,537 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
| Total Support | $168,537 | TotalSupportAmt |
| First5 Years170 | Yes (X) | First5Years170Ind |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (6 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 | EXPENSES OFFICE RENTAL 2,200 TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES 570 TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES 300 TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES 344 BANK COMMISSION 169 MATERIALS/SUPPLIES 12,444 MATERIALS/SUPPLIES 1,169 MATERIALS/SUPPLIES 7,859 MATERIALS/SUPPLIES 1,557 OFFICE EXPENSE 3,037 INTERNET 583 TOTAL 30,232 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III | TO TEACH CITIZENS TO TRANSFORM PUBLIC SPACES FOR THE COMMON GOOD BY OBSERVING THEIR COMMUNITES, IMAGINING HOW TO TRANSFORM A PUBLIC SPACE AND TRANSFORMING IT WITH THE HELP OF VOLUNTEERS FROM THEIR OWN COMMUNITES. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 | TEE CAUCAGUITA ORGANIZATION CREATED A ONE-WEEK INTENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN WORKSHOP FOR 50 STUDENTS OF RURAL SCHOOL IN CAUCAGUITA MUNICIPALITY (OUTSKIRTS OF CARACAS, VENEZUELA). DURING THE WORKSHOP THE KIDS DESIGNED A PARK FOR THE SCHOOL THAT INCLUDES FILTERED DRINKING WATER. THE SCHOOL PARK WAS BUILT IN 2024. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 | SOCIAL ACCOMPANIMENT IN CHUPARIPAL THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF ADDRESSING THE AREAS OF CULTURE, ART, AND EDUCATION FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER. ART COURSES, DANCE CLASSES, THEATER, COOKING COURSES, HEALTH CARE, AND PEDAGOGICAL SUPPORT, AMONG OTHERS, WILL BE GIVEN. ALL THIS FROM THE HAND OF TRAINED PEOPLE FROM THE CHUPARIPAL COMMUNITY. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 | BIRONGO BUILDING THE MUSIC SCHOOL FOR THE MUSICAL GROUP LAS ESTRELLAS DE BIRONGO, WHICH NEEDS A PHYSICAL SPACE TO PROMOTE ITS CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND FORMALIZE ITS EDUCATION IN MUSIC, DANCE, AND THEATER AMONG OTHERS. THUS, HELPING TO PRESERVE THE CULTURAL HERITAGE AND PROMOTE THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 | ACADEMIC WORKSHOP AT UCV THIS YEAR, A PROGRAM WAS HELD TO TRAIN NEW FACILITATORS IN THE TRACING SPACES METHODOLOGY. WE SPENT THREE MONTHS TEACHING ALL THE ACADEMIC CONTENT OF THIS METHODOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA. ATTHE END OF THE COURSE, THE STUDENTS OBTAINED THE TRACING SPACES FACILITATOR CERTIFICATE. IMPRONTA COMMUNITY CENTER WE HELD A PARTICIPATORY WORKSHOP WITH THE IMPRONTA FOUNDATION OF VENEZUELA, IN WHICH THEY WERE ABLE TO COLLECTIVELY TRANSFORM THE SPACE OF THEIR COMMUNITY CENTER. THE FINAL DESIGN WAS THEN COMPLETED, ALONG WITH THE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING PLANS FOR THE CENTER. TEE OASIS LA VEGA ORGANIZATION CREATED A ONE-WEEK INTENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN WORKSHOP FOR 50 STUDENTS OF RURAL SCHOOL IN LA VEGA MUNICIPALITY, IN CARACAS, VENEZUELA. DURING THE WORKSHOP THE KIDS DESIGNED A PARK FOR THE SCHOOL THAT INCLUDES FILTERED DRINKING WATER. THE SCHOOL PARK WILL BE BUILT IN 2025. RECREATIONAL FOR ESCUELA FE Y ALEGRIA ENRIQUE DE OSSO ORGANIZATION CREATED A ONE-WEEK INTENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN WORKSHOP FOR 22 STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN ARTIGAS MUNICIPALITY, IN CARACAS, VENEZUELA. DURING THE WORKSHOP THE KIDS DESIGNED A PARK FOR THE SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL PARK WILL BE BUILT IN 2025. WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP THIS YEAR, WE BEGAN SUPPORTING A GROUP OF ARTISAN WOMEN FROM THE RURAL AREA OF THE ESTADO SUCRE IN VENEZUELA. THIS PROGRAM TEACHES THEM EMBROIDERY AND SEWING CLASSES SO THEY CAN LATER SELL THE PRODUCTS THEY MAKE. THEY HAVE ALSO LEARNED TO ORGANIZE THEMSELVES AS A SUPPORTIVE GROUP, AS WELL AS LEARNING ABOUT BUDGETING AND MARKETING. THROUGH THIS WONDERFUL PROGRAM, WE HAVE EMPOWERED THESE WOMEN, MADE THEM PROUD OF THEIR CREATIONS, AND ULTIMATELY PROVIDED ADDITIONAL INCOME FOR THEIR HOMES. |
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