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Instituto Psicopedagogico De Puerto Rico

EIN 66-0196040 · San Juan, PR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN PUERTO RICO, THROUGH SPECIALIZED IN HOUSING, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND SPECIAL CARE ON A DIGNIFIED, SAFE AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$6.3 million
Spending
$6.9 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
-2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
128
Volunteers
273
Highest pay
$172,594, executive di

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: 44 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $6.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM: PROVIDES SAFE HOUSING ALTERNATIVE, BASED ON THE INDIVIDUALS GENERAL FUNCTIONING LEVEL, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL ABILITIES, AGE, GEOGRAPHIC CONSIDERATIONS AND SPECIAL NEEDS. OFFERS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY HOMES. PARTICIPANTS IN THE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES RECEIVED 24/7 SPECIALIZED CARE SERVICES SUPPORT BASED ON THE INDIVIDUALIZED CARE, HEALTH AND NUTRITION. THESE ARE 105 RESIDENTS SERVED AT THIS MOMENT. ON COMMUNITY HOUSES WE HAVE 18 AND ON THE INSTITUTE FACILITIES WE HAVE 87. THE COMMUNITY HOUSING PROVIDE RESIDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE WITHIN AN ENVIROMENTAL THAT PROMOTES SOCIAL INTEGRATION WITH OTHER RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES WITH THE CARING AND EXPERIENCED STAFF. AT THE MOMENT WE ARE WORKING ON THE FINAL DETAILS TO OPEN A FOURTH COMMUNITY HOME TO SERVE 6 PARTICIPANTS. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM: PROVIDES SAFE HOUSING ALTERNATIVE, BASED ON THE INDIVIDUALS GENERAL FUNCTIONING LEVEL, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL ABILITIES, AGE, GEOGRAPHIC CONSIDERATIONS AND SPECIAL NEEDS. OFFERS RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY HOMES. PARTICIPANTS IN THE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES RECEIVED 24/7 SPECIALIZED CARE SERVICES SUPPORT BASED ON THE INDIVIDUALIZED CARE, HEALTH AND NUTRITION. THESE ARE 105 RESIDENTS SERVED AT THIS MOMENT. ON COMMUNITY HOUSES WE HAVE 18 AND ON THE INSTITUTE FACILITIES WE HAVE 87. THE COMMUNITY HOUSING PROVIDE RESIDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE WITHIN AN ENVIROMENTAL THAT PROMOTES SOCIAL INTEGRATION WITH OTHER RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES WITH THE CARING AND EXPERIENCED STAFF. AT THE MOMENT WE ARE WORKING ON THE FINAL DETAILS TO OPEN A FOURTH COMMUNITY HOME TO SERVE 6 PARTICIPANTS.
  2. CLINICAL SERVICES: PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES ON MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH TO PARTICIPANTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (ID). THIS PROGRAM, HEADED BY HEALTH CARE QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS, PROVIDE CONTINUAL CARE EVALUATIONS, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT. THE TEAM INCLUDES GRADUATED NURSES, CERTIFIED NUTRITIONIST, PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, PHYCOLOGISTS, SOCIAL WORKER, DENTIST AND DOCTORS IN MEDICINE. AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM IPPR ALSO HAVE DE ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM SUPERVISED BY CERTIFIED THERAPIST FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS. PARTICIPANTS ARE INDIVIDUALLY ASSESSED TO IDENTIFY SPECIFIC NEEDS AS NUTRITION, HEALTH AND ADAPTIVE SKILLS. BASED ON FINDING AND INDIVIDUAL HEALTH PLAN IS DEVELOPMENT TO WORK AND QUARANTEE ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS TO EACH INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING REFERRALS TO THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM TO WORK ON THE ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR. CLINICAL SERVICES: PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES ON MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH TO PARTICIPANTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (ID). THIS PROGRAM, HEADED BY HEALTH CARE QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS, PROVIDE CONTINUAL CARE EVALUATIONS, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT. THE TEAM INCLUDES GRADUATED NURSES, CERTIFIED NUTRITIONIST, PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, PHYCOLOGISTS, SOCIAL WORKER, DENTIST AND DOCTORS IN MEDICINE. AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM IPPR ALSO HAVE DE ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM SUPERVISED BY CERTIFIED THERAPIST FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS. PARTICIPANTS ARE INDIVIDUALLY ASSESSED TO IDENTIFY SPECIFIC NEEDS AS NUTRITION, HEALTH AND ADAPTIVE SKILLS. BASED ON FINDING AND INDIVIDUAL HEALTH PLAN IS DEVELOPMENT TO WORK AND QUARANTEE ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS TO EACH INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING REFERRALS TO THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM TO WORK ON THE ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR.
  3. SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM: OFFERS EDUCATIONAL, HABILITATIVE AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ID. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE BASIC ADAPTIVE SKILLS NEEDED FOR THEIR DAILY ACTIVITIES. THESE SERVICES ARE STUCTURE WITHIN THE CONTEXT OS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FRAMEWORK, ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION. UNDER THIS PROGRAM IPPR HAS A SCHOOL CERTIFIED BY THE STATE'S DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WERE ADAPTIVE SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINED. THE SCHOOL OPERATED MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 8:00AM TO 2:00PM THESE ARE FIVE SUBPROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDES INDEPENDET LIVING, RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL INTEGRATION, TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM. ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES ARE PREPARED AND PRESENTED AT IMPORTANT VENUES AND EVENTS IN PUERTO RICO. SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM: OFFERS EDUCATIONAL, HABILITATIVE AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ID. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE BASIC ADAPTIVE SKILLS NEEDED FOR THEIR DAILY ACTIVITIES. THESE SERVICES ARE STUCTURE WITHIN THE CONTEXT OS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FRAMEWORK, ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION. UNDER THIS PROGRAM IPPR HAS A SCHOOL CERTIFIED BY THE STATE'S DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WERE ADAPTIVE SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINED. THE SCHOOL OPERATED MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 8:00AM TO 2:00PM THESE ARE FIVE SUBPROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDES INDEPENDET LIVING, RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL INTEGRATION, TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM. ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES ARE PREPARED AND PRESENTED AT IMPORTANT VENUES AND EVENTS IN PUERTO RICO.

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 March 2001.

    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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