Pilgrim Orphanage Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
This organization's primary purpose shall be reaching orphan and homeless children and making a difference in their future by means of providing humanitarian help, education, and mentorship support.
- Income
- $113,924
- Spending
- $285,506
- Reserves
- 2.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $22,100, vice president
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 (1)
- $232,318 spent. The funds wee distributed for various projects:1. Republic Pilgrim Orphanage: A home to more than 80 children from various backgrounds, including children with disabilities and homeless children. Republic Pilgrim Orphanage provides permanent housing, education, medical and psychological help, food, clothing, activities, and more. In February 2022, after the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the social projects of the charitable fund Pilgrim were evacuated from Mariupol, first to Western Ukraine, and then to Germany. The help provided all the needs of the childrens rehabilitation center Republic Pilgrim," foster families, and the project Young Mother." There were purchases of food, clothing, and other items necessary for the life and education of children, calculated for the whole year 2024. Covered some medical and dental needs.2. Church of Good Changes," Ukraine: Churchh leaders and volunteers established a base in Zaporozhye to help refugees and civilians affected by the Russian invasion. Every day, teams of volunteers deliver food, clothing, and basic necessities to people living on the front line. In 2025, program activities incldued the continued evacuation of individuals from conflict-affected areas subject to ongoing shelling, as well as the provision of basic humanitarian aid to displaced personals3. There were also additional support of various charity projects in Kenya (Kisumu, Turkana County, and Kitale) and Germany.
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 November 6, 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 February 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 November 4, 2026.
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