Puerto Rican Association for Human Development Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO DEVELOP HUMAN POTENTIAL AND PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL STATUS OF THE COMMUNITY IN A CULTURALLY SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENT.
- Income
- $4.9 million
- Spending
- $4.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 98%
- Reserves
- 3.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 54%
- Employees
- 131
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $126,399, executive director/ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 19% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 17% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1598% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (6)
- $1.4 million spent. SCHOOL PROGRAMS INCLUDE - THE "MI ESCUELITA" DAY CARE CENTER IS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL THAT IS OFFERED TO THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLD CHILDREN WHO RESIDE IN THE CITY OF PERTH AMBOY. PRESCHOOLERS ARE TAUGHT IN A BILINGUAL/BICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT THAT FACILITATES INTELLECTUAL GROWTH AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. CREDENTIALED TEACHERS LEAD THE STUDENTS WITH ENRICHING AND ENGAGING CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE DIRECTLY SUPPORTED BY THE USE OF THE "CREATIVE CURRICULUM" AN EVIDENCED BASED TEACHING STRATEGY THAT ALLOWS TEACHERS TO PRACTICE IN A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE STYLE THAT MATCHES THE WAY CHILDREN LEARN AND DEVELOP. MI ESCUELITA IS A SAFE AND NUTURING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. PARENT, TEACHER AND STUDENT ALL WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE THAT THE CHILD RECEIVES THE HIGHEST QUALITY PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCE. THE PRAHD AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, ESCALAR, IS OFFERED TO CHILDREN AGES 6-14 THAT RESIDE IN THE CITY OF PERTH AMBOY. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FROM 3PM TO 6PM THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR AND THE STUDENTS ARE LED BY CERTIFIED COUNSELORS. DAILY HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT, BASIC SCHOOL SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORING ARE PROVIDED. THE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM OPERATES THE PLAY WORKS RECREATIONAL CURRICULUM THROUGHOUT MIDDLESEX COUNTY, WHICH FOSTERS SAFE, HEALTHY AND INCLUSIVE PLAY. ADDITIONALLY, PRAHD'S AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM CONSISTENTLY ENGAGE PARENTS AND RELATIVES TO BUILD A STRONG FAMILY UNIT. BUILD A STRONG FAMILY UNIT.
- $854,336 spent. MULTI-SERVICE CENTER - PROVIDES SERVICES APPROXIMATELY 800 - 1,000 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY. PROGRAM SERVICES PRIMARILY FOCUS ON MIDDLESEX COUNTY RESIDENTS. THE TARGET POPULATION IS LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS LESS THAN 55 YEARS OLD. THIS IS AN ANTI-POVERTY PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSES UNMET HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS THAT ARISE FROM OR ARE EXACERBATED BY A CHRONIC STATE OF POVERTY. SPECIFIC UNMET HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS ARE ORGANIZED INTO THREE DISTINCT CATAGORIES: HOUSING (HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, AFFORDABLE HOUSING), BASIC NEEDS (FOOD, CLOTHING) AND BENEFITS ACCESS. THESE SERVICES CREATE SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL IMPACT THAT ATTEMPTS TO BREAK AN INDIVIDUAL'S CYCLE OF POVERTY RESULTING IN THE ATTAINMENT OF PERSONAL FINANCIAL AUTONOMY AND A SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE.
- $1.8 million spent. Fully accredited and registered by the New Jersey Commission on Accreditation for Home Health Care (CAHC), the Resources for Independent Living (REFIL) program provides personal and respite care services primarily for seniors and developmentally disabled individuals and their families. This is the largest program operated by PRAHD. Services are rendered through the provision of Certified Home Health Aides who provide a slew of in-home services. Activities include, but are not limited to: -Household management -Personal care -Recreational activities -Chores and errands -Mobility assistance -Communication -Transportation -Other miscellaneous duties as needed A Registered Nurse will manage care and develop a Plan of Care based on the patient's individualized needs. Hours of operation are established for each client contract and individualized service however, services can be provided 24/7 if needed. In addition, the REFIL program assists client's caregivers and family members with referrals to PRAHD's in-house programming and services.
- $489,694 spent. Senior Programs
- $139,155 spent. HOUSING SERVICES
- $44,279 spent. cultural & heritage committee
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1976.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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