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Puerto Rico Rises Corp

To guarantee that supplies are distributed directly into the hands of those that need the most. Developing communities, growing leaders and empowering individuals.

Human Services Deltona, FL EIN 822915786 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About Puerto Rico Rises Corp

To create spaces where community develops, the leader grow and the individual get empowered. To guaranteed that aid is distributed directly into the hands of those that needed most.

Founded
Headquarters
Deltona, FL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
M20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
5 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

To guarantee that supplies are distributed directly into the hands of those that need the most. Developing communities, growing leaders and empowering individuals.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE M20
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Operating countries (5)
Bahamas Dominican Republic Haiti Puerto Rico United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 1 item
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2020, which is 6 years ago.

Where every $1 goes

$0.99
Program expenses$0.99 ($1.6 million)
99% to programs beats the peer average (96%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Puerto Rico Rises Corp is a registered human services nonprofit based in Deltona, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 822915786. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Puerto Rico Rises Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 57 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Puerto Rico Rises Corp is located in Deltona, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Puerto Rico Rises Corp has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Puerto Rico Rises Corp is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Puerto Rico Rises Corp. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Puerto Rico Rises Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 99% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To create spaces where community develops, the leader grow and the individual get empowered. To guaranteed that aid is distributed directly into the hands of those that needed most. Puerto Rico Rises Corp is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Puerto Rico Rises Corp's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Puerto Rico Rises Corp are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Puerto Rico Rises Corp is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 822915786, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
99% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2020) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2020): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

SA
Sara Lopez
CEO

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

SA
Sara L••••
CEO
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

As Travel To Puerto Rico Rises, Chef José Enrique Revisits Nostalgic Island Cooking At His New Restaurant - Forbes
Apr 2026
www.forbes.com
Bill approved in Puerto Rico to expand utility payment plans for pandemic debts - News is My Business
Jun 2025
newsismybusiness.com
Puerto Rico rises in global competitiveness rankings, taking 45th place - News is My Business
Jun 2025
newsismybusiness.com
Puerto Rico’s energy rates exceed US average by over 90%, COLI shows - News is My Business
Jun 2025
newsismybusiness.com
Survey: Demand for credit counseling in Puerto Rico rises by 167% - News is My Business
Oct 2024
newsismybusiness.com
The Abolitionists Born After Hurricane María - atmos.earth
Oct 2022
atmos.earth
The 2021 Hurricane Season in Puerto Rico Catches the Population Unprepared - The Equation - Union of Concerned Scientist
Jun 2021
blog.ucs.org
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Buscabulla on Making Club Music Through Catastrophe - PAPER Magazine
May 2020
www.papermag.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
A Wall for Puerto Rico Rises in Kensington - streetsdept.com
Nov 2019
streetsdept.com
Puerto Rico Se Levanta (“Puerto Rico Rises”): From Denial and Passivity to Action and Hope - Psychiatric Times
Jul 2019
www.psychiatrictimes.com
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Puerto Rico Rises Corp This page 57 $1.7 million 99%
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2020 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Puerto Rico Rises Corp

What is Puerto Rico Rises Corp?
Puerto Rico Rises Corp is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Deltona, United States. To create spaces where community develops, the leader grow and the individual get empowered. To guaranteed that aid is distributed directly into the hands of those that needed most.
When was Puerto Rico Rises Corp founded?
Puerto Rico Rises Corp was founded in 2017.
Who leads Puerto Rico Rises Corp?
Sara Lopez serves as CEO.
Where is Puerto Rico Rises Corp located?
Headquartered in Deltona, United States. The charity operates in 5 countries.
What is Puerto Rico Rises Corp's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2020 is approximately $1M-$10M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is Puerto Rico Rises Corp trustworthy?
Puerto Rico Rises Corp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Puerto Rico Rises Corp's registration number?
IRS EIN: 822915786.
What is Puerto Rico Rises Corp's website?
http://www.prrises.org