Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico, Inc.
To promote and provide civil legal services to low-income persons, groups and communities in Puerto Rico, and to grant access to the justice system through education, training and …
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To promote and provide civil legal services to low-income persons, groups and communities in Puerto Rico, and to grant access to the justice system through education, training and legal representation. Nearly 50% of the population of Puerto Rico qualifies economically for our services, as they are living at or below U.S. federal poverty levels. We are a private nonprofit corporation that provides free legal advice, representation and legal education in civil cases to people and low-income groups who qualify. The legal cases we deal with include families (domestic violence, custody issues, etc.), special education, senior citizens protections, housing (including foreclosures), minors, income maintenance, bankruptcies, veterans, civil rights, community and environmental rights, consumer rights, agricultural workers, among others. We receive funds …
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To promote and provide civil legal services to low-income persons, groups and communities in Puerto Rico, and to grant access to the justice system through education, training and legal representation. Nearly 50% of the population of Puerto Rico qualifies economically for our services, as they are living at or below U.S. federal poverty levels. We are a private nonprofit corporation that provides free legal advice, representation and legal education in civil cases to people and low-income groups who qualify. The legal cases we deal with include families (domestic violence, custody issues, etc.), special education, senior citizens protections, housing (including foreclosures), minors, income maintenance, bankruptcies, veterans, civil rights, community and environmental rights, consumer rights, agricultural workers, among others. We receive funds in the form of grants and in-kind support from federal, state and municipal governments, as well as foundations and corporations. We also received donations from individuals and associations.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyServicios Legales de Puerto Rico, Inc. is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is registered with the official charity registry of Puerto Rico. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.
Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico, Inc. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. 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 30 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in Puerto Rico is 30/100.
Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico, Inc. is located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Its registered address is 1859 Ave Ponce de Leon.
Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico, Inc. is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Puerto Rico.
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To promote and provide civil legal services to low-income persons, groups and communities in Puerto Rico, and to grant access to the justice system through education, training and legal representation. Nearly 50% of the population of Puerto Rico qualifies economically for our services, as they are living at or below U.S. federal poverty levels. We are a private nonprofit corporation that provides free legal advice, representation and legal education in civil cases to people and low-income groups who qualify. The legal cases we deal with include families (domestic violence, custody issues, etc.), special education, senior citizens protections, housing (including foreclosures), minors, income maintenance, bankruptcies, veterans, civil rights, community and environmental... Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico, Inc. is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Puerto Rico.
Among disaster relief charities registered in Puerto Rico: Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico, Inc.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 is in line with the peer average of 30/100.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Puerto Rico under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico, Inc. is registered in Puerto Rico. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico, Inc. is registered in Puerto Rico. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Quick facts about Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico, Inc.
- What is Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico, Inc.?
- Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico, Inc. is a disaster relief nonprofit organization based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. To promote and provide civil legal services to low-income persons, groups and communities in Puerto Rico, and to grant access to the justice system through education, training and legal representation. Nearly 50% of the population of Puerto Rico qualifies economically for our services, as they are living at or below U.S. federal poverty levels. We are a private nonprofit corporation that provides free legal advice, representation and legal education in civil cases to people and low-income groups who qualify. The legal cases we deal with include families (domestic violence, custody issues, etc.), special education, senior citizens protections, housing (including foreclosures), minors, income maintenance, bankruptcies, veterans, civil rights, community and environmental rights, consumer rights, agricultural workers, among others. We receive funds in the form of grants and in-kind support from federal, state and municipal governments, as well as foundations and corporations. We also received donations from individuals and associations.
- Where is Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico, Inc. located?
- Headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Is Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico, Inc. trustworthy?
- Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico, Inc. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico, Inc.'s website?
- http://servicioslegales.org
- Are donations to Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico, Inc. tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Puerto Rico under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.