Puerto Rico Legal Services Incorporated is located in San Juan, PR. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Puerto Rico Legal Services Incorporated employed 200 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Puerto Rico Legal Services Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Puerto Rico Legal Services Incorporated generated $17.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 4 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.3m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICE TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES SO THAT THROUGH EDUCATION TRAINING AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION THEY HAVE ACCES TO THE SYSTEM OF THE LAW AND JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE BASIC FIELD GRANT IS THE MAJOR ENTITY'S FUND THAT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN NON-CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS FOR QUALIFYING FINANCIAL DISADVANTAGED PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. SOME OF THE PROCEEDINGS COVERED ARE FAMILY LAW DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMPLOYMENT SPECIAL EDUCATION HEALTH HOUSING LAW CONSUMER RIGHTS ENVIROMENTAL LAW MIGRANT FARM WORKERS RIGHT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. THE BASIC PROGRAM WORKED APROXIMATELY 20,000 CASES FOR LOW INCOME DURING THE YEAR.
THE LEGAL SERVICE CORPORATION REQUIRED THAT PUERTO RICO LEGAL SERVICES INCPRLSI DESIGNATE A MINIMUM OF 12.50% OF ITS ANNUAL FUNDING TO PRIVATE ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT EFFORT ENCOURAGING ATTORNEYS IN PRIVATE PRACTICE TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES. THE FUNDING TO PRIVATE ATTORNEYS DURING THE YEAR PROVIDED SERVICES IN APPROXIMATELY 5,600 CASES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO MIGRANT FARM WORKERS IN THE PRIORITY AREAS LISTED. DURING THE YEAR THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SERVICES TO VARIOUS MIGRANT WORKERS CASES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Hadassa Santini Colberg ESQ Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 37.5 | $157,257 |
Alejandro Figueroa Quevedo Deputy Executive Director | Officer | 37.5 | $130,675 |
Gladys Ares Rivera Pai Director | Officer | 37.5 | $112,571 |
Arlene Ayala Cuevas Human Resources Director | Officer | 37.5 | $102,751 |
Marggiemay Burgos Arocho Compliance Director | Officer | 37.5 | $100,591 |
Juan J Ocasio Belmonte It Director | Officer | 37.5 | $101,406 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Triple S Salud Health Insurance | 12/30/22 | $678,983 |
Vip Security Corp Security Services | 12/30/22 | $226,331 |
Populicom Inc Advertising | 12/30/22 | $251,456 |
Vision 21 Solutions Llc Computer Services | 12/30/22 | $303,750 |
Servicios Legales Vol Ca Legal Services | 12/30/22 | $531,938 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17,691,550 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,691,550 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $54,791 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $17,812,045 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $531,938 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $801,025 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $209,208 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $6,454,075 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $276,510 |
Other employee benefits | $2,697,784 |
Payroll taxes | $847,846 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,373,045 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $370,549 |
Office expenses | $124,232 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $525,664 |
Travel | $70,452 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $55 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $384,101 |
Insurance | $128,924 |
All other expenses | $780,192 |
Total functional expenses | $17,318,919 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,088,963 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,003,587 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $228,054 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $120,823 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,496,556 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,810,780 |
Total assets | $22,748,763 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,680,405 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $5,162,423 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,758,636 |
Total liabilities | $8,601,464 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $14,147,299 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $22,748,763 |