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The Mariposa DR Foundation

Org #5766
Vetted since 2010 Top Ranked Staff Favorite Project of the Month Site Visit Verified
2009
year founded
$827,981
raised on GlobalGiving
15
years fundraising
9
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

The Mariposa DR Foundation is a U.S. 501(c)3 and Dominican not-for-profit with the mission of educating and empowering girls to create sustainable solutions to end generational poverty.

Projects (11)

Project Leaders
Jessica Lawson
Jessica Lawson
Patricia Suriel
Patricia Suriel
Sara Bruins
Sara Bruins
Antarah Chopra
Antarah Chopra
Team
Patricia T Suriel
Organization Information
PO Box 425
Ithaca, NY 14851
United States
829-578-0900
Organization Information
PO Box 425
Ithaca, NY 14851
United States
829-578-0900

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Jan 30, 2026 | Mariposa Center For Girls
Empowerment Through Dance

By Antarah Chopra | Project Contributor

At the Mariposa Center for Girls, creativity and self-expression are at the heart of empowerment programs for girls of all ages. From bachata and merengue to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter and... Read the full report ›

Esmelada is flying high!

By Jessica Lawson | Co-Founder

Esmelada is 18 years old. She became a Mariposa at the age of 8. In her ten years at Mariposa, Esmelada has grown into a confident, skilled young woman with a strong voice. At the Mariposa Foundation,... Read the full report ›

Why a safe space for girls matters

By Jessica Lawson | Co-Founder

Let’s spend a day in the life of a Mariposa girl, Maria.    Maria sleeps on a mat on the floor with her sister. Their small home is unbearably hot. The thought of cool air and a... Read the full report ›
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