FAQs

PUENTE needs dedicated individuals to mobilize their communities in support of our mission. Here are just a few suggested ways to channel your energies to help:

• Learn more about what we do

• Become a monthly donor to provide reliable support for building bridges to education.

• Give your time and share your passion by volunteering.

• Please visit the Other Ways to Give section of this website for more ideas and resources, and share what you learn with others.

Yes! When you join our free email list, you’ll receive regular news on our work.

To update your contact preferences or personal information, please send an email to donate@puente.org.

Please visit our Contact Us page.

Our preschool program provides early education to children aged 3 to 4 years.

All programs are tuition-free.

Tours of the school are welcomed and can be scheduled. Contact the PUENTE Preschool office at (323) 780-1172 or preschool@puente.org.

No. Uniforms are not requied for our students.

Your enrollment process will begin after you submit your interest form or submit an application of enrollment. You will be contacted about documentation requirements. Once those are submitted, you’ll be contacted about your child’s first day.

PUENTE Charter Elementary currently provides education for grades TK- 5th.

No. Uniforms are not requied for our students.

All programs are tuition-free.

All programs are tuition-free.

For children’s programs- Preschool and Charter Elementary School- learn more here. 

For College and Career program- learn more here. 

For adult programs- ESL, High School Diploma & Certification, and Career Skills- learn more here and register here.

PUENTE operates efficiently, always aims to minimize administrative costs, and is committed to transparency. In 2020, we allocated 85 percent of our expenditures directly to programs—a number that is well above the standard recommended by CharityWatch, one of the leading charity-rating organizations in the US. We strive to exceed or maintain these standards each year.

Our most recent annual reports, as well as additional financial information, are available on the Our Results page.

Our EIN/tax ID number is 95-4242175.

PUENTE is rated highly by leading independent charity evaluators. PUENTE has earned the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level awarded. PUENTE meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. PUENTE is also a “Top-Rated” charity by GreatNonprofits. These rankings place PUENTE among an elite group of charitable organizations nationally.

Yes, PUENTE has a gift planning program. You can learn more at our gift planning website.

Yes, PUENTE has a policy on donor privacy. We encourage donors or potential donors to contact us regarding any questions or concerns. We hope that our adherence to this policy strengthens the trust and confidence our donors have in us and our efforts to work together to reduce global poverty and injustice.