Cultured Pearl Association of America Inc
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What it says it does
Led by its guiding principles Education, Experience, Excellence the Associations activities support informed decision-making, professional development, and increased public awareness of pearls. In addition, the Association also promotes ethical business practices among its members.
- Income
- $91,588
- Spending
- $124,374
- Highest pay
- $45,837, ed (2025)
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (2)
- Pearl Association of AmericaThe Pearl Association of America is a not-for-profit trade association focused on education, for both consumers and industry professionals, to advance the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of cultured and natural pearls. Through structured learning (via the Pearls As One online course), direct engagement with pearl-producing regions (as part of the associations Immersive Experiences initiatives), and the introduction of a standards-based certification framework, the Association provides pearl-focused educational and experiential opportunities to its members. Led by its guiding principles Education, Experience, Excellence the Associations activities support informed decision-making, professional development, and increased public awareness of pearls. In addition, the Association also promotes ethical business practices among its members.
- Japan Pearl Tours 2025The Pearl Association of America completed two successful pearl tours of Japan in 2025, in association with the Japan Pearl Exporters Association. The tours took place in June and November and included immersive visits to Japans akoya pearl farms. The tours concluded at the summer and fall Japan Pearl Fairs in Kobe, providing the participants with an opportunity to understand the journey of a cultured pearl from farm to market.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1959.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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