Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico

Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico is a legal advocacy group based in Puerto Rico founded in 2018 by its executive director, Ariadna Godreau-Aubert. 1 The group provides free legal education on issues such as abortion and immigration to low-income demographics. 2 3

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At-A-Glance

Type: Non-profit, 501(c)(3)
Issue Areas: Abortion Policy, Immigration Policy
Website: ayudalegalpr.org
Formation:

2018

Executive Director:

Ariadna Godreau-Aubert

Location:

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Tax ID: 66-0890750
Most Recent Filing: 2024
Budget (2024): Assets: $1,663,015 Revenue: $395,088 Expenses: $918,223

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    Programs

    Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico claims to offer free education for low-income individuals on topics such as immigration, “gender-based violence,” COVID-19, “people with functional diversity,” and abortion. 3 In addition, Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico also provides legal training for “representatives and students” while facilitating “community advocacy efforts.” 4

    Collaborating Entities

    Among the “collaborating entities” listed on Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico’s website are Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico, the Legal Assistance Clinic of the Law School of the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, the Legal Assistance Clinic of the University of Puerto Rico Law School, Pro Bono Inc., the AARP, La Coordinadora Paz para la Mujer, and La Oficina Legal de la Comunidad. 4

    Financials

    According to its 2022 tax filings, Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico reported revenues of $1,849,175 and assets of $1,771,692 that year. 5

    From 2020 to 2023, George Soros’ Open Society Foundations donated several grants to Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico worth roughly $780,000 in total. 6 7

    The Amalgamated Charitable Foundation donated $218,567 to Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico in 2022. 5 The Amalgamated Charitable Foundation, a grantmaking nonprofit associated with the union-connected Amalgamated Bank, reported revenues of $219,934,501 and assets of $160,739,477 in 2022. 8

    Filantropia Puerto Rico donated $150,000 to Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico in 2022. 5 Filantropia Puerto Rico, a grantmaking nonprofit based in Puerto Rico, reported revenues of $1,442,948 and assets of $4,916,805 in 2022. 9

    The Ford Foundation donated $150,000 to Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico in 2022. 5 The Ford Foundation also donated $1,250,000 to Filantropia Puerto Rico in 2022. 9 The Ford Foundation, among the largest foundations in the United States, reported revenues of $925,622,223 and assets of $16,383,378,553 in 2022. 10

    People

    Ariadna Godreau-Aubert is the founder and executive director of Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico. 5 Godreau-Aubert is a human rights lawyer. Beforehand, she was an associate attorney for the ACLU in Puerto Rico and women’s rights project coordinator. 1

    Financial Statistics

    Total Assets

    Total Revenue

    Total Expenses

    YearTotal AssetsTotal RevenueTotal ExpensesFiling
    2024 $1,663,015 $395,088 $918,223 View
    2023 $2,234,835 $1,335,901 $882,375 View
    2022 $1,771,692 $1,849,175 $1,032,639 View
    2021 $933,083 $807,471 $1,064,168 View
    2020 $1,175,091 $1,577,384 $949,113 View

    Prior year filings: 2019, 2018

    Revenue Detail

    Expenses Detail

    Employee Compensation

    • Number of Employees: 10

    Highest Earning Employees

    EmployeeTitleTotal Compensation
    Ariadna GodreauEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$106,036

    Grant Activity

    All-time grants received statistics from Candid dataset:

    • Total Grant Value: $4,508,356
    • Number of Grants: 59
    • Number of Funders: 22

    Selection of highest value grants received from the last seven years:

    AmountYearFunderSubject
    $300,0002024 The Ford FoundationGeneral support to promote access to justice and the defense of fundamental rights through legal education, the development of civic capacities and community legal support for people and communities of low and moderate resources
    $300,0002022 The Ford FoundationGeneral support to promote access to justice and the defense of fundamental rights through legal education, the development of civic capacities and community legal support for people and communities of low and moderate resources
    $300,0002020 The Ford FoundationGeneral support to promote access to justice and the defense of fundamental rights through legal education, the development of civic capacities and community legal support for people and communities of low and moderate resources
    $250,0002023 Foundation to Promote Open Societyto provide general support
    $218,5672022 Amalgamated Charitable Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
    $150,0002022 Filantropia Puerto Rico IncIMPR QUAL OF LIFE
    $150,0002021 GlobalGivingGeneral support for programs and communities impacted by Hurricane Maria
    $150,0002020 Filantropia Puerto Rico Inc
    $150,0002020 GlobalGivingGeneral support for programs and communities impacted by Hurricane Maria
    $134,7502023 Flamboyan Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT
    $129,6672021 Amalgamated Charitable Foundation IncGeneral operating support
    $125,0002024 Foundation to Promote Open SocietyTO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
    $112,5302023 GlobalGivingFUNDS RAISED BY GLOBALGIVING AND DISBURSED TO MEET DONOR EXPECTATIONS
    $100,0002021 Foundation to Promote Open Societyto support a community based legal empowerment strategy in communities devastated by Climate disaster in Puerto Rico
    $80,0002021 National Low Income Housing Coalition$80K ERASE
    $78,0002024 Amalgamated Charitable Foundation IncGeneral operating support
    $75,0002021 GlobalGivingGeneral support for programs and communities impacted by Hurricane Maria
    $75,0002021 Robert Rauschenberg Foundation3 YEAR GRANT IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
    $75,0002020 Amalgamated Charitable Foundation IncDemocracy and Civic Engagement
    $75,0002020 Robert Rauschenberg Foundation3 Year grant in support of general operating support
    $75,0002020 Foundation to Promote Open Societyto support the Grantee's work post earthquakes to ensure housing rights in the south of Puerto Rico
    $70,0002022 Fair Share Housing Center IncSTRENGTHEN FAIR HOUSING POLICIES
    $70,0002020 Fair Share Housing Center IncDISASTER RECOVERY
    $55,0002022 New Venture FundENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
    $50,0002020 GlobalGivingGeneral support for programs and communities impacted by Hurricane Maria

    All-time grants given statistics from Candid dataset:

    • Total Grant Value: $357,666
    • Number of Grants: 8
    • Number of Recipients: 5

    Selection of highest value grants given from the last seven years:

    AmountYearFunderSubject
    $223,7832022 Amigxs Del M.A.R.COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
    $69,3332021 Amigxs Del M.A.R.COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
    $28,2002021 Defend MediaCOMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
    $10,3502022 Defend MediaCOMMUNITY ASSITANCE
    $6,5002020 Amigxs Del M.A.R.
    $6,5002020 Asociacion Mayaguezana De Pers Con Impedimentos Inc
    $6,5002020 Fundacion Bucarabon Inc
    $6,5002020 La Marana Corp

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    References

    1. “Ariadna Godreau-Aubert.” LinkedIn. Accessed September 23, 2024. https://pr.linkedin.com/in/ariadna-godreau-aubert-359bb38a.
    2. “Donate to Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico.” Global Giving. Accessed September 23, 2024. https://www.globalgiving.org/donate/69754/ayuda-legal-puerto-rico/.
    3. “Temas Legales.” AyudaLegalPR.org. Accessed September 23, 2024. https://ayudalegalpr.org/issues.
    4. “¿Quiénes Somos?” AyudaLegalPR.org. Accessed September 23, 2024. https://ayudalegalpr.org/quienes-somos.
    5. “Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico.” Cause IQ. Accessed September 23, 2024. https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/ayuda-legal-puerto-rico,660890750/.
    6. “Grants and Fellowships from the Open Society Foundations.” Open Society Foundations. Accessed September 23, 2024. https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants.
    7. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990-PF; multiple). Foundation to Promote Open Society. 2008-2018. Part I. Line 26.
    8. “Amalgamated Charitable Foundation.” Cause IQ. Accessed September 23, 2024. https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/amalgamated-charitable-foundation,821517696/.
    9. “Filantropia Puerto Rico.” Cause IQ. Accessed September 23, 2024. https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/red-de-fundaciones-de-puerto-rico,660770270/.
    10. “The Ford Foundation.” Cause IQ. Accessed September 23, 2024. https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/the-ford-foundation,131684331/.