Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico Inc is located in San Juan, PR. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (M20) the organization is classified as: Disaster Preparedness & Relief Services, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico Inc 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 12/2021, Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico Inc generated $807.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico Inc has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $232,638. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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AYUDA LEGAL PUERTO RICO PROMOTES ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND THE DEFENSE OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS THROUGH LEGAL EDUCATION, THE DEVELOPMENT OF CIVIC CAPACITIES AND LEGAL SUPPORT TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION OFFERED FREE LEGAL SUPPORT WAS OFFERED TO 4,287 PEOPLE ON HOUSING ISSUES, PARTICULARLY IN MORTGAGES, RENTS, AND DISASTERS. ALSO, FREE LEGAL INFORMATION WAS OFFERED TO MORE THAN 2 MILLION PEOPLE THROUGH THE WEBPAGE AYUDALEGALPR.ORG. GUIDES AND PROCESSES WERE TRANSFORMED TO GUARANTEE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO RECOVERY FUNDS, AT THE LOCAL LEVEL AND EVEN AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL. THE IMPACT OF THE DEVELOPMENT CREATED BY ALPR TO CHANGE FEMA'S OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS HAS AN IMPACT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES SINCE SEPTEMBER 2021. PARTICIPATED IN PUBLIC HEARINGS, FORUMS AND ADVOCACY SPACES SUCH AS THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS. DESIGNED AND PARTICIPATED IN EDUCATIONAL AND ADVOCACY FORUMS WITH INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, SUCH AS THE ROOF IS A RIGHT MEETING AND THE THIRD MEETING FOR JUST RECOVERY. STRENGTHENING OF THE DIGNIFIED RENTALS PROGRAM, WHICH DEFENDS IMPOVERISHED PEOPLE FROM EVICTIONS DUE TO NON-PAYMENT. LAUNCHED A CAMPAIGN ON COVID-19 AND ZERO EVICTIONS DURING THE PANDEMIC
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ariadna Godreau Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $78,655 |
Hiram Melendez Juarbe President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Carmen Correa Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Maria Hernandez Torrales Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Rima Brusi Officer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Pedro Saade Officer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
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 | $807,471 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $59,250 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $807,471 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $807,471 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $136,638 |
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. | $78,655 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,865 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $390,092 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $50,553 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $172,808 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $27,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $55,261 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,467 |
Office expenses | $37,158 |
Information technology | $20,674 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,356 |
Travel | $22,859 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,854 |
Insurance | $1,251 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,064,168 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $736,269 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $174,052 |
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 | $9,771 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,346 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,645 |
Total assets | $933,083 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $37,465 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $37,465 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $549,276 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $346,342 |
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 | $933,083 |
Over the last fiscal year, Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico Inc has awarded $136,638 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AMIGOS DEL MAR PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | $69,333 |
DEFEND MEDIA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | $28,200 |
San Juan, PR PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | $26,000 |
INICIATIVA DE ECODESAROLLO DE BAHIA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | $13,105 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico Inc has recieved totaling $401,013.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: General operating support | $129,667 |
Globalgiving Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: FUNDS RAISED BY GLOBALGIVING AND DISBURSED TO MEET DONOR EXPECTATIONS | $80,346 |
National Low Income Housing Coalition And Low Income Housing Washington, DC PURPOSE: $80K ERASE | $80,000 |
Tides Center San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $45,000 |
Solutions Project Inc Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Fighter Fund - Rapid Response Grant to Amigxs Del MAR | $30,000 |
Solutions Project Inc Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Fighter Fund - Capacity Building Grant to Amigxs Del MAR | $30,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico Inc San Juan, PR | $933,083 | $807,471 |
Viequeslove Vieques, PR | $252,477 | $254,976 |
Fundacion Triple-S Inc San Juan, PR | $2,191,340 | $90,783 |
Resilient Power Puerto Rico Inc San Juan, PR | $372,485 | $300,031 |
Asociacion De Communidades Unidas Tomando Accion Solidaria Inc Toa Baja, PR | $219,390 | $200,478 |
Sistema Organizado De Servicios De Puerto Rico Inc Mayaguez, PR | $3,158 | $0 |
Paciv Foundation Inc San Juan, PR | $4,864 | $40,500 |
Somebody Cares Puerto Rico Center Anasco, PR | $24,578 | $0 |
Fundacion Jeda Group Inc Ponce, PR | $0 | $0 |