Pearls and Ivy Foundation of Westbury Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide scholarships and financial assistance to deserving students to pursue higher education and to support educational and community service activities.
- Income
- $10,519
- Spending
- $21,253
- Reserves
- 30.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 57%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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. Rating method 2026.2. 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. 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 (4)
- $4,500 spent. During 2025, the organization awarded scholarships to 5 students, with funds paid directly to accredited educational institutions on behalf of the recipients. This program supports the organization?s mission to promote academic achievement and access to higher education.
- $3,650 spent. During the year, the organization supported the Childhood Hunger Initiative by providing nutritious meals to 50 elementary school students from low-income families throughout the academic year. This program helped address food insecurity and ensured students had consistent access to meals needed to support healthy development and academic success.
- $3,253 spent. In 2025, the organization funded participation in a Youth Leadership program for 30 students, designed to foster self-awareness, resilience, and a growth mindset. Through structured workshops and guided development activities, students strengthened leadership skills and personal development competencies to support long-term academic and life success.
- $3,000 spent. Sponsored two students to attend an 8-day HBCU college tour, visiting 11 campuses across multiple states
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
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? 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.
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 2014.
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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