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Nonprofit · EIN 66-0265391

PUERTO RICO LEGAL SERVICES INCORPORATED

Tax-exempt · SAN JUAN, PR 00908

Financials

$22.4M$20M2023$23.3M$21.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PUERTO RICO LEGAL SERVICES INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$23,330,894$21,440,738$1,890,156$25,682,610$7,241,689$18,440,921
December 31, 2023990$22,381,790$19,978,324$2,403,466$25,357,993$8,807,228$16,550,765
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$22,992,466
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$267,480
Other revenue
$70,948

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$811,774
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$991,015
Other salaries and wages
$7,688,313
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$12,406,555
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,947,986
Occupancy
$688,408
Travel
$103,360
Depreciation
$493,426
Program services (functional)
$17,299,903
Management and general (functional)
$4,140,835

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$25,357,993
Total assets, end of year
$25,682,610
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,241,689
Net assets, end of year
$18,440,921
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,148,071
Net assets with donor restrictions
$18,440,921
Gross receipts
$23,330,894
Employees
232
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1966
State of legal domicile
PR

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
HADASSA SANTINI COLBERG ESQEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
37.5$158,799$199
ALEJANDRO FIGUEROA QUEVEDODEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
37.5$143,405$0
ARLENE AYALA CUEVASHUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Officer
37.5$133,680$0
JUAN J OCASIO BELMONTEIT DIRECTOR
Officer
37.5$125,423$0
MARIDIANE TORRES AYALACOMPTROLLER
Officer
37.5$124,211$0
GLADYS ARES RIVERAPAI DIRECTOR
Officer
37.5$107,797$0
LUISELLE QUINONES MALDONADODIRECTOR OF LITIGATION
Officer
37.5$100,398$598
MARGGIEMAY BURGOS AROCHOCOMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
Officer
37.5$97,302$0
HERIBERTO QUINONES ECHEVARRIAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
4$0$0
JESUS GARCIA OYOLAVICE PRESIDENT I
Trustee or director
3$0$0
HECTOR R ROMERO CARRIONVICE PRESIDENT II
Trustee or director
3$0$0
SAMARIA ALVAREZ GARCIASECRETARY
Trustee or director
3$0$0
JOSE J MERCADO CARRASQUILLOTREASURY
Trustee or director
3$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
HADASSA SANTINI COLBERG ESQEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee
37.5$149,726$337
ALEJANDRO FIGUEROA QUEVEDODEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
37.5$128,495$253
GLADYS ARES RIVERAPAI DIRECTOR
Officer
37.5$104,150$411
MARIDIANE TORRES AYALACOMPTROLLER
Officer
37.5$96,822$1,155
ARLENE AYALA CUEVASHUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Officer
37.5$97,787$0
MARGGIEMAY BURGOS AROCHOCOMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
Officer
37.5$96,910$411
JUAN J OCASIO BELMONTEIT DIRECTOR
Officer
37.5$97,140$29
HERIBERTO QUINONES ECHEVARRIAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
4$0$0
JESUS GARCIA OYOLAVICE PRESIDENT I
Trustee or director
3$0$0
HECTOR R ROMERO CARRIONVICE PRESIDENT II
Trustee or director
3$0$0
SAMARIA ALVAREZ GARCIASECRETARY
Trustee or director
3$0$0
JOSE J MERCADO CARRASQUILLOTREASURY
Trustee or director
3$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 9134, SAN JUAN, PR 00908-0134
In care of
% HADASSA SANTINI COLBERG ESQ
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HADASSA SANTINI COLBERG ESQ, PO BOX 9134, SAN JUAN, PR 00908
Signed the 990
HADASSA SANTINI COLBERG ESQ SANTIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(787) 728-8686

Mission

TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES SO THAT THROUGH EDUCATION TRAINING AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION THEY HAVE ACCESS TO THE SYSTEM OF LAW AND JUSTICE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE BASIC FIELD GRANT IS THE MAJOR ENTITYS 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 21,000 CASES FOR LOW INCOME DURING THE YEAR.
    Expenses $10,621,015
  • 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 9,600 CASES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES.
    Expenses $3,426,268 · grants $811,774
  • 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.
    Expenses $80,684
  • Disaster Relief Grant
    Expenses $206,499
  • NON LSC PROGRAMS
    Expenses $2,965,437

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
66-0265391
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1992
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$25,682,610
Income (IRS master file)
$23,330,894

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$23,330,894$21,440,738$25,682,610XML
990December 2023$22,381,790$19,978,324$25,357,993XML
990December 2022$17,812,045$17,318,919$22,748,763IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 66-0265391).

Questions about PUERTO RICO LEGAL SERVICES INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of PUERTO RICO LEGAL SERVICES INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PUERTO RICO LEGAL SERVICES INCORPORATED is 66-0265391.
Is PUERTO RICO LEGAL SERVICES INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
Are donations to PUERTO RICO LEGAL SERVICES INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PUERTO RICO LEGAL SERVICES INCORPORATED file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of PUERTO RICO LEGAL SERVICES INCORPORATED due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PUERTO RICO LEGAL SERVICES INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of PUERTO RICO LEGAL SERVICES INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names HADASSA SANTINI COLBERG ESQ.
Who are the officers and directors of PUERTO RICO LEGAL SERVICES INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $158,799 (HADASSA SANTINI COLBERG ESQ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does PUERTO RICO LEGAL SERVICES INCORPORATED have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $23,330,894, expenses of $21,440,738 and total assets of $25,682,610 at year end.

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