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Pearls of Service Foundation

EIN 38-3479099 · Farmingtn Hls, MI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND MINORITIES IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN BY SUPPORTING AND PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, ECONOMIC GROWTH, FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, THE ARTS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$214,394
Spending
$168,197
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
9.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
334

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 334 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (3)
  1. $51,293 spent. EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN: THE PEARLS OF SERVICE FOUNDATION, INC HELPS STUDENTS ACHEIVE THIER ACADEMIC GOALS THROUGH OUT ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL MATTERS CAMPAIGN, WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND DONORS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS.
  2. $51,293 spent. PINK & WHITE SCHOLARSHIP BALL: THE PEARLS OF SERVICE FOUNDANTION INC HOST AN ANNUAL FUNDRAISER TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND TO SHOWCASE OUTSTANDING TEENAGERS TO THE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN AREA WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED HIGH SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP.
  3. $51,292 spent. YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: THE PEARLS OF SERVICE FOUNDNATION INC SUPPORTS AKA TEEN YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ANNUALLY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, TRAINING, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES TO HELP PREPARE HIGH SCHOOL FEMALE STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. 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.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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