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Junta De Accion Puertorriquena Inc Puerto Rican Action Board Inc

EIN 22-1944440 · East Brunswick, NJ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PUERTO RICAN ACTION BOARD ("PRAB") IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ESTABLISHED IN 1971 TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE LOW INCOME LATINO COMMUNITY (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAILS).

Income
$11.1 million
Spending
$11.4 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
160
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$201,829, ceo (term 12/2024)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 94% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $6.6 million spent. Early Childhood Education - PRAB provides the largest affordable Early Childhood program in the city of New Brunswick which includes both a daycare program that serves children ages 2 to 5 years old for working parents or those that THE CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF BILINGUAL LEARNERS AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IS TAUGHT TO PROVIDE THE CHILDREN WITH ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS AND TO ALLOW THEM TO SUCCESSFULLY ENTER KINDERGARTEN ON-TRACK. THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM IS ALSO OFFERED FOR ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 4 YEARS OLD AND INCLUDES 6 HOURS OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND 4 HOURS OF BEFORE AND AFTER CARE DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH A SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMER PROGRAM, GIVING WORKING PARENTS A QUALITY EDUCATIONAL ALTERNATIVE FOR THEIR CHILDREN. PRAB CURRENTLY OPERATES SIX PRESCHOOL SITES THAT PROVIDE EDUCATION TO 690 CHILDREN.
  2. $2.2 million spent. Energy Conservation - PRAB operates programs that reduce energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring health and safety. In addition, residents can also receive benefits towards their heating and cooling bills.
  3. $1.0 million spent. Youth and Family Services - PRAB provides youth and family programs which offer a range of social services to empower young people to achieve their goals in school and everyday life. Services include the Parent Infant Care Center for teen mothers attending New Brunswick High School and the Youth Intervention and Mentoring Program which works to mitigate the risk factors that foster gang involvement for youth 13 to 16 years old.
  4. $489,488 spent. SOCIAL SERVICES
  5. Multi Service - PRAB provides Multi Service programs which are designed to empower people on their road to self-sufficiency. These programs include services access centers which support the unique needs of families and assistance with immigration and other legal issues.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1976.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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