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The Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc.

Company Details

Name: The Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc.
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Entity type: Domestic Non-Profit Corporation
Status: Activ
Date of Organization in Rhode Island: 02 Jan 1969 (56 years ago)
Identification Number: 000030427
ZIP code: 02903
County: Providence County
Purpose: FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME AND ELDERLY RHODE ISLANDERS JANUARY SESSION 1969
Principal Address: Google Maps Logo 56 PINE STREET SUITE 400, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903, USA

Industry & Business Activity

NAICS

813311 Human Rights Organizations

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting causes associated with human rights either for a broad or specific constituency. Establishments in this industry address issues, such as protecting and promoting the broad constitutional rights and civil liberties of individuals and those suffering from neglect, abuse, or exploitation; promoting the interests of specific groups, such as children, women, senior citizens, or persons with disabilities; improving relations between racial, ethnic, and cultural groups; and promoting voter education and registration. These organizations may solicit contributions and offer memberships to support these causes. Learn more at the U.S. Census Bureau

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Agent

Name Role Address
ROBERT M. BARGE Agent 56 PINE STREET SUITE 400, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903, USA

TREASURER

Name Role Address
SAMUEL C. SALGANIK ESQ. TREASURER 1210 PONTIAC AVE. CRANSTON, RI 02920 USA

PRESIDENT

Name Role Address
ROBERT M BARGE ESQ PRESIDENT 56 PINE STREET, SUITE 400 PROVIDENCE, RI 02903- USA

DIRECTOR

Name Role Address
ELLEN R BALASCO ESQ DIRECTOR 1511 PONTIAC AVE BLDG 68-1 CRANSTON, RI 02920 USA
JOSE DEBARROS DIRECTOR 61 WARREN AVE PAWTUCKET, RI 02860 USA
FAUSTO C. ANGUILLA ESQ. DIRECTOR 80 PINE STREET SUITE 200 PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 USA
BEVERLY LEDBETTER ESQ. DIRECTOR 1301 ATWOOD AVE. JOHNSTON, RI 02919 USA
LEIGH ERIN FURTADO ESQ. DIRECTOR ONE FINANCIAL PLAZA SUITE 2200 PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 USA
DEBORAH GREMOUR DIRECTOR 32 DRYDEN BLVD WARWICK, RI 02888 USA
THERESA PRICE DIRECTOR 141 OCEAN ST PROVIDENCE, RI 02905 USA
ANTOINE NZEYIMANA DIRECTOR 55 PARKIS AVE. APT. 1 PROVIDENCE, RI 02907 USA
JOHN WESLEY DIRECTOR 422 POST ROAD SUITE 102 WARWICK, RI 02886 USA
PHILLIP M. WEINSTEIN ESQ. DIRECTOR 90 RIVER RD. WESTPORT, MA 02790 USA

SECRETARY

Name Role Address
MICHAEL M. GOLDBERG ESQ. SECRETARY 536 ATWELLS AVE. STE. 200 PROVIDENCE, RI 02902 USA

CHAIRPERSON EMERITA

Name Role Address
VICTORIA M. ALMEIDA ESQ. CHAIRPERSON EMERITA 50 PARK ROW WEST UNIT 516 PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 USA

VICE CHAIRPERSON

Name Role Address
EILEEN K. CHENG ESQ. VICE CHAIRPERSON 82 SMITH STREET PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 USA

CHAIRPERSON

Name Role Address
DANILO A. BORGAS ESQ. CHAIRPERSON 2374 POST ROAD STE 201 WARWICK, RI 02886 USA

Form 5500 Series

Employer Identification Number (EIN):
050318596
Plan Year:
2023
Number Of Participants:
56
Sponsors Telephone Number:
4012742652
File:
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Plan Year:
2022
Number Of Participants:
54
Sponsors Telephone Number:
4012742652
File:
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Plan Year:
2021
Number Of Participants:
54
Sponsors Telephone Number:
4012742652
File:
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Plan Year:
2020
Number Of Participants:
54
Sponsors Telephone Number:
4012742652
File:
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Plan Year:
2019
Number Of Participants:
49
Sponsors Telephone Number:
4012742652
File:
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Events

Type Date Old Value New Value
Merged 1995-03-14 Legal Aid Society of Rhode Island on The Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc.

Licenses

License No License Type Status Date Issued Expiration Date
CO.9400506 Charitable Organization INACTIVE No data 1997-05-04
CO.9700602 Charitable Organization ACTIVE No data 2025-08-15

Filings

Number Name File Date
202454107010 Annual Report 2024-05-09
202335525450 Annual Report 2023-05-11
202217412520 Annual Report 2022-05-17
202198822820 Annual Report 2021-06-30
202043719950 Annual Report 2020-06-29

Uniform Commercial Code

The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is a comprehensive set of laws governing all commercial transactions in the United States.

A UCC filing is a public notice of a secured transaction. A financing statement indicates a commercial agreement between a debtor and a secured party.

Uniform Commercial Code Summary

Type:
UCC-3 CONTINUATION
UCC Filing Number:
202430248470
Filing Date:
2024-02-29
Action:
Continuation

Parties

Party Name:
The Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc.
Party Role:
Debtor(s)

Uniform Commercial Code Summary

Type:
UCC-1 Standard
UCC Filing Number:
201921388590
Filing Date:
2019-07-26
Action:
InitialFiling

Parties

Party Name:
The Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc.
Party Role:
Debtor(s)
Party Name:
SANTANDER BANK, N.A.
Party Role:
Secured Parties

Purchasing Awards over $1M

PO No. Bid No. Date Agency Description Amount
3819052 23002007 2023-03-02 Department of Housing LEGAL SERVICES FOR HOUSING STABILITY (OHCD) $8,023,497.50

Expenditures

Agency Date Program Subprogram Amount
Department of Housing 2025-04-18 NO PROGRAM NO SUB PROGRAMS 776467.5
Department of Labor and Training 2025-04-15 INCOME SUPPORT UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 865.8
Department of Labor and Training 2025-03-18 INCOME SUPPORT UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 865.8
Department of Public Safety 2025-03-13 Central Management Operations 77797.75
Department of Human Services 2025-03-03 Elderly Affairs Program Services 8212.25

USAspending Awards / Financial Assistance

Date:
2025-01-15
Link:
View on USAspending
Awarding Agency Name:
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Transaction Description:
PURPOSE: THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE EVICTION PROTECTION GRANT PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT EXPERIENCED LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, NOT LIMITED TO LEGAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS, IN PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE AT NO COST TO LOW-INCOME TENANTS AT RISK OF OR SUBJECT TO EVICTION. THIS GRANT PROGRAM PLAYS AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING PEOPLE OF COLOR WHO ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY REPRESENTED AMONG THOSE EVICTED, PEOPLE WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AVOID EVICTION OR MINIMIZE THE DISRUPTION AND DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE EVICTION PROCESS. AWARD DESCRIPTION SOURCE - ASSISTANCE LISTING FROM SAM.GOV; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: NO VALUE PROVIDED; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: NO VALUE PROVIDED; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: NOT APPLICABLE AWARD DESCRIPTION SOURCE - ASSISTANCE LISTING FROM SAM.GOV; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NO VALUE PROVIDED
Obligated Amount:
2500000.00
Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Date:
2025-02-04
Link:
View on USAspending
Awarding Agency Name:
Department of the Treasury
Transaction Description:
THE PURPOSE OF THE LOW-INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC LITC GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO, 1. A CLINICAL PROGRAM AT AN ACCREDITED LAW, BUSINESS, OR ACCOUNTING SCHOOL IN WHICH STUDENTS REPRESENT LOW-INCOME TAXPAYERS IN CONTROVERSIES ARISING UNDER IRC 7526. 2. AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501C AND EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER SECTION 501A THROUGH REPRESENTATION OF TAXPAYERS OR REFERRAL OF TAXPAYERS TO QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVES. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THE LITC PROGRAM, THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AWARDS GRANTS SO THAT GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE TAX REPRESENTATION BEFORE THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OR OTHER TRIBUNAL ON FEDERAL TAX MATTERS, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON VARIOUS TAX TOPICS AND ADVOCACY ON TAX ISSUES IMPACTING THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES. END GOAL AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES, THE LITC PROGRAM AWARDS GRANTS TO, 1. OPEN NEW AND WORK PREVIOUSLY OPENED REPRESENTATION CASES. 2. CONSULT WITH TAXPAYERS ON THEIR SPECIFIC TAX ISSUE. 3. CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. 4. MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE IMPROVEMENT TO TAX ADMINISTRATION BY ADVOCATING FOR CHANGES OR IMPROVEMENTS TO IRS ADMINISTRATION. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES, TAXPAYERS WITH INCOMES THAT DO NOT EXCEED 250 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND TAXPAYERS FOR WHOM ENGLISH IS THEIR SECOND LANGUAGE. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES, IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES AND WITH ADVANCED APPROVAL BY THE LITC PROGRAM OFFICE, SUBRECIPIENTS MAY BE UTILIZED BY GRANT RECIPIENTS TO HELP DELIVER KEY BROADBAND ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM.
Obligated Amount:
20000.00
Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Date:
2024-08-02
Link:
View on USAspending
Awarding Agency Name:
Department of Justice
Transaction Description:
THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C) AND (D). THROUGH THIS NEW LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, RHODE ISLAND LEGAL SERVICES, INC., WILL PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND STALKING IN RHODE ISLAND. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS WILL BE DEVELOPED DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD: 1) A REVISED SAFE VISITATION HANDBOOK; AND 2) A SAFE HOUSING HANDBOOK.
Obligated Amount:
750000.00
Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Date:
2024-09-28
Link:
View on USAspending
Awarding Agency Name:
Department of the Treasury
Transaction Description:
THE PURPOSE OF THE LOW-INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC LITC GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO, 1. A CLINICAL PROGRAM AT AN ACCREDITED LAW, BUSINESS, OR ACCOUNTING SCHOOL IN WHICH STUDENTS REPRESENT LOW-INCOME TAXPAYERS IN CONTROVERSIES ARISING UNDER IRC 7526. 2. AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501C AND EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER SECTION 501A THROUGH REPRESENTATION OF TAXPAYERS OR REFERRAL OF TAXPAYERS TO QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVES. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THE LITC PROGRAM, THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AWARDS GRANTS SO THAT GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE TAX REPRESENTATION BEFORE THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OR OTHER TRIBUNAL ON FEDERAL TAX MATTERS, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON VARIOUS TAX TOPICS AND ADVOCACY ON TAX ISSUES IMPACTING THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES. END GOAL AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES, THE LITC PROGRAM AWARDS GRANTS TO, 1. OPEN NEW AND WORK PREVIOUSLY OPENED REPRESENTATION CASES. 2. CONSULT WITH TAXPAYERS ON THEIR SPECIFIC TAX ISSUE. 3. CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. 4. MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE IMPROVEMENT TO TAX ADMINISTRATION BY ADVOCATING FOR CHANGES OR IMPROVEMENTS TO IRS ADMINISTRATION. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES, TAXPAYERS WITH INCOMES THAT DO NOT EXCEED 250 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND TAXPAYERS FOR WHOM ENGLISH IS THEIR SECOND LANGUAGE. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES, IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES AND WITH ADVANCED APPROVAL BY THE LITC PROGRAM OFFICE, SUBRECIPIENTS MAY BE UTILIZED BY GRANT RECIPIENTS TO HELP DELIVER KEY ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM.
Obligated Amount:
120000.00
Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Date:
2024-08-01
Link:
View on USAspending
Awarding Agency Name:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Transaction Description:
VA IS PROVIDING FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE COSTS TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND PARTICIPANTS
Obligated Amount:
300000.00
Face Value Of Loan:
0.00
Total Face Value Of Loan:
0.00

Tax Exempt

Employer Identification Number (EIN) :
05-0318596
Classification:
Government Instrumentality, Title-Holding Corporation, Charitable Organization, Agricultural Organization, Board of Trade, Pleasure, Recreational, or Social Club, Fraternal Beneficiary Society, Order or Association, Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association (Non-Govt. Emps.), Domestic Fraternal Societies and Associations, Teachers Retirement Fund Assoc., Benevolent Life Insurance Assoc., Burial Association, Credit Union, Mutual Insurance Company or Assoc. Other Than Life or Marine, Corp. Financing Crop Operations, Supplemental Unemployment Compensation Trust or Plan, Employee Funded Pension Trust (Created Before 6/25/59), Post or Organization of War Veterans, Legal Service Organization, Black Lung Trust, Multiemployer Pension Plan, Veterans Assoc. Formed Prior to 1880, Trust Described in Sect. 4049 of ERISA, Title Holding Co. for Pensions, etc., State-Sponsored High Risk Health Insurance Organizations, State-Sponsored Workers' Compensation Reinsurance, ACA 1322 Qualified Nonprofit Health Insurance Issuers, Apostolic and Religious Org. (501(d)), Cooperative Hospital Service Organization (501(e)), Cooperative Service Organization of Operating Educational Organization (501(f)), Child Care Organization (501(k)), Charitable Risk Pool, Qualified State-Sponsored Tuition Program, 4947(a)(1) - Private Foundation (Form 990PF Filer)
Ruling Date:
1970-04
Deductibility:
Type of organization and use of contribution: A public charity. Deductibility Limitation: 50% (60% for cash contributions)

Paycheck Protection Program

Date Approved:
2020-05-03
Loan Status:
Paid in Full
SBA Guaranty Percentage:
100
Initial Approval Amount:
716300
Current Approval Amount:
716300
Race:
Unanswered
Ethnicity:
Unknown/NotStated
Gender:
Unanswered
Veteran:
Unanswered
Forgiveness Amount:
721696.78
Date Approved:
2021-03-12
Loan Status:
Paid in Full
SBA Guaranty Percentage:
100
Initial Approval Amount:
716300
Current Approval Amount:
716300
Race:
Unanswered
Ethnicity:
Unknown/NotStated
Gender:
Unanswered
Veteran:
Unanswered
Forgiveness Amount:
720970.67

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