Puerto Rican Action Committe of Southern NJ Inc
To serve the Hispanic residents and low income communities of southern NJ by planning, implementing, and operating programs designed to improve their social, economic, and educational status.
Puerto Rican Action Committe of Southern NJ Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $865,297
- +23.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,257,010
- -17.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,537,326
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Puerto Rican Action Committe of Southern NJ Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Promise of the Jersey Shore West Creek, NJ | Homeless Assistance | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $865,297 | $2,257,010 | $2,537,326 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $702,554 | $2,744,909 | $2,548,966 | $50,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $993,267 | $2,215,468 | $2,299,944 | — | — | $49,691 |
| 2022 | $455,643 | $1,186,379 | $1,066,266 | — | — | $237,046 |
| 2021 | $319,333 | $892,705 | $900,548 | — | — | $-12,325 |
| 2020 | $620,486 | $827,785 | $855,043 | — | — | — |
About Puerto Rican Action Committe of Southern NJ Inc
Based on IRS filings
Puerto Rican Action Committe of Southern NJ Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Vineland, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $865K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Puerto Rican Action Committe of Southern NJ Inc is led by Elliot Hernandez, CEO on every filing since 2024; 4 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elliot Hernandez
CEO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$61K (2024) → $97K (2025)
Steven Torres
Board President
Board Vice President → Board Vice President & Board Member, 2023
Board Vice President & Board Member → Board President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luis Reyes
CFO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$30K (2023) → $67K (2025)
Geovanni Cantizano
COO - Lead Programs
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$65K (2024) → $69K (2025)
Joceline Ortiz
COO - Resource Center
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$59K (2024) → $65K (2025)
Andres Lopez
Board Treasurer
Board Secretary → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Board Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian K Timberman
Board Vice President
Board Member → Board Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mayra Arroyo
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Leonen
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ernesto Ortiz
Board Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maribel Bermudez
Board Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Ralph Padilla (2020–2024) — CEO
- Former: Dean Agosto (2021–2024) — CFO
- Former: Jose A Sanchez Sr. (2020–2023) — Board President
- Former: Irene Scarpaci (2020–2022) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Edward Dorn (2021–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $97K, to Elliot Hernandez (CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Puerto Rican Action Committe of Southern NJ Inc
How large is Puerto Rican Action Committe of Southern NJ Inc?
Puerto Rican Action Committe of Southern NJ Inc reported $865K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Puerto Rican Action Committe of Southern NJ Inc?
Puerto Rican Action Committe of Southern NJ Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Vineland, NJ. It holds $865K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Puerto Rican Action Committe of Southern NJ Inc operate?
Puerto Rican Action Committe of Southern NJ Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is Puerto Rican Action Committe of Southern NJ Inc's EIN?
Puerto Rican Action Committe of Southern NJ Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-1970239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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