﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2024v5.2">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-11-17T18:07:28-06:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2024-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>931982484</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>RRBB ADVISORS LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1030 SALEM ROAD</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>UNION</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NJ</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>07083</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2024-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>521739459</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>PORTUGUESE AMERICAN LEADERSHIP COUNCIL</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        <BusinessNameLine2Txt>OF THE UNITED STATES INC</BusinessNameLine2Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>PORT</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2024664664</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>9255 CENTER ST 404</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>MANASSAS</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>20110</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>LISA DE MEDEIROS MORRIS</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>TREASURER</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2024664664</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2025-11-17</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>0</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>JOAO P SANTOS CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00616444</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>9083529797</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2025-11-17</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2024</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="5">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>LISA DE MEDEIROS MORRIS</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>9255 CENTER ST 404</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>MANASSAS</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>20110</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>290980</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.PALCUS.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2019</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>VA</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>PROVIDES A SINGULAR NATIONAL VOICE THAT WOULD ADVOCATE FOR THE INTERESTS OF PORTUGUESE-AMERICANS IN THE UNITED STATES. AT THE CENTER OF THEIR VISION WAS TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF PORTUGAL, VIA THE EMBASSY OF PORTUGAL TO WASHINGTON D.C. AND THE US CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION REPRESENTING PORTUGUESE-AMERICAN COMMUNITIES.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>12</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>12</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>1</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>0</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>130862</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>144932</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>18319</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>35077</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>10</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>14734</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>19049</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>-15732</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>168240</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>179011</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>55297</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>54649</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>30908</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>92515</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>86205</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>147164</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>82035</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>31847</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>134780</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>191846</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>0</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>0</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>134780</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>191846</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>EDUCATE AND PRESERVE PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE AS WELL AS ADVANCE ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE IN THE PORTUGUESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY. PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS. HELP TO PROMOTE AMERICAN CIVICS LIKE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CENSUS TO AMERICANS OF PORTUGUESE HERITAGE.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>18000</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>2705</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>THE PALCUS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED WITH THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING PORTUGUESE-AMERICAN STUDENTS IN THE PURSUIT OF THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION GOALS. THE MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO STUDENTS OF PORTUGUESE ANCESTRY WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN THEIR ACADEMIC CAREERS AND WHO SHOW A COMMITMENT TO COMPLETING AN APPROVED PLAN OF STUDY. PALCUS GIVES OUT TWO SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE GRADUATE CATEGORY AND TWO IN THE UNDERGRADUATE CATEGORY TO STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY.ALEXANDRE ANTNIO DA COSTA SIMOES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:IN 2019 A NEW SCHOLARSHIP WAS ESTABLISHED IN MEMORY OF ALEXANDRE ANTONIO DA COSTA SIMOES, THE INFANT SON OF PALCUS CHAIR, ANGELA COSTA SIMOES AND HER HUSBAND, WHO PASSED AWAY UNEXPECTEDLY. THE SCHOLARSHIP WAS FUNDED 100% BY THE GENEROSITY OF PALCUS MEMBERS, AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO MADE DONATIONS IN HONOR OF ALEXANDRE'S MEMORY. THIS MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE GIVEN TO A STUDENT WHO IS STUDYING THE PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE OR CULTUREDUQUE DE BRAGANA SCHOLARSHIP:IN 2022 THE NEW DUQUE DE BRAGANA SCHOLARSHIP WAS ESTABLISHED. THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROUS DONATION OF CHRISTOPHER ST. VICTOR-DE PINHO AND IS INTENDED FOR STUDENTS WHO DEMONSTRATE AN INTEREST IN PORTUGUESE HISTORY.GRACIETTE MARIA SIMAO ROSA SCHOLARSHIP FUND:THE ROSA FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND WAS ESTABLISHED IN THE LOVING MEMORY OF GRACIETTE MARIA SIMAO ROSA AWARDED TO A STUDENT FROM THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>25714</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>32372</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>THE HERITAGE PORTUGAL PROGRAM INVITES PORTUGUESE-AMERICANS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18-35, FOR AN IMMERSION PROGRAM IN PORTUGAL. THE IMMERSION IS IN PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE ELEMENTS: IN PORTUGUESE CULTURE AND ROOTS, THE PRESENT STATUS OF THE COUNTRY, AND ITS FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES. THE IMPACT OF THIS PROGRAM IS A NEW AND REINFORCED SPIRIT OF BELONGING, RELATIONSHIPS, AND ENERGY COMING OUT OF THE SENSE OF OUR COMMON HERITAGE. BEYOND THIS ALSO WILL COME NEW IDEAS, CREATIVITY, INVESTMENT, CONNECTIVITY, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YEARS AND GENERATIONS TO COME</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>873</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>27091</RevenueAmt>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>873</TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt>27091</TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>44587</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd>0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd>0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd>0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd>0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>0</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd>0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>0</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>0</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>0</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">1</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>0</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>1</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>0</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>12</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>12</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>1</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>1</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>0</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>0</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>0</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>0</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>0</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>DC</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>VA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>LISA DE MEDEIROS MORRIS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>4018352598</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>9255 CENTER ST SUITE 404</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>MANASSAS</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20110</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>X</NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KATHERINE SOARES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ANABELA DA CRUZ MELO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LISA DE MEDEIROS MORRIS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ILIDIO PEREIRA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOSE A SANTOS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>12.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JORDAN THOMAS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MANNY ANTUNES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CRISTINA DA SILVA ESQ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MIGUEL VASCONCELOS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>FRANK SOUSA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ANGELA SIMOES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <MembershipDuesAmt>60934</MembershipDuesAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>83998</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>10038</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>144932</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>HERITAGE PORTUGAL TRIP</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>611710</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>32372</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>32372</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>SCHOLARSHIP CONTRIBUTI</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2705</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>2705</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>35077</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2170</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>2170</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>12564</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>0</SecuritiesAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>12564</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>12564</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>12564</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>83880</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>111969</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>-28089</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-28089</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>562</GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>
      <CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>0</CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>
      <NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>562</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>562</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>NETWORKING</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>516210</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>5996</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>5996</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>ADVERTISING</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>541800</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>5799</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>5799</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>11795</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>179011</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>62168</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-28089</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>
      <CompDisqualPersonsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>46000</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>46000</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </CompDisqualPersonsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5122</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5122</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3527</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3527</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>45804</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>43714</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2090</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2318</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2318</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5403</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5403</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1350</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1350</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>22372</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>22372</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2035</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2035</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>NETWORKING</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>5543</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5543</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>WEBSITE/ INTERNET</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>3538</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3538</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PRINTING &amp; PUBLICATION</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1290</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1290</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>DUES &amp; SUBCRIPTIONS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1097</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1097</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1765</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>873</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>892</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>147164</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>44587</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>102577</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>134780</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>113979</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <EOYAmt>77867</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>134780</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>191846</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind>X</OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind>
      <CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp>
      <PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp>
      <RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>134780</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>191846</EOYAmt>
      </RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>134780</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>191846</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>134780</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>191846</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>31847</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>-9557</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt>34776</PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingCashInd>X</MethodOfAccountingCashInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>0</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>102320</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>136110</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>139443</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>227419</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>175967</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>781259</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>102320</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>136110</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>139443</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>227419</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>175967</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>781259</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>781259</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <OtherIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>11392</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>12052</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>14336</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>8696</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>16399</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>62875</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>844134</TotalSupportAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.92550</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.92080</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041300001">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>ANNUAL GALA</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>83879</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>83879</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt>96929</RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt>
        <FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>7186</FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>7854</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>83879</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>83879</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt>96929</RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt>
        <FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>7186</FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>7854</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>111969</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>-28090</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP. PORTUGUESE AMERICAN LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES INC. SHALL HAVE MEMBERS</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING: AN ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS IS HELD WHERE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE ELECTED</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FROM 990 IS PROVIDED TO GOVERNING BODY FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL, ALL QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS ARE ADDRESSED WITH THE ACCOUNTANT BEFORE FINALIZING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AFTER A REQUEST IS MADE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>SCHOLARSHIPS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 18,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 18,000. PAYROLL FEES : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,090. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,090. EDUCATION FUNDS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 25,714. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 25,714.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>