Pearls Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of the PEARLS Foundation is to provide monetary support to the PEARLS and EAGLES Court Programs, providing resiliency and restorative services to teens in foster care. The monies raised by the PEARLS Foundation will be used for programming and service provision that are not funded from any other source. Budgetary items may include, but are not limited to, meals, mentor support and training, field trips, transportation for college visits, a high school graduation celebration of achievement and emergency funds for PEARLS Girls and EAGLES boys.
- Income
- $96,500
- Spending
- $21,656
- Reserves
- 103.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 63%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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)
- Over 53 youth in or recently in foster care, ages 14-21, are participating in PEARLS and EAGLES Court Programming in 2024. 86% were promoted to the next grade level. 92% progressed towards stable and permanent placement; 92% exhibited improved stress management; 98% chose to postpone parenthood; 89% avoided tobacco, alcohol and unprescribed drugs. 100% learned additional life skills to be more prepared to age out of foster care. The court programs met two times per month and held 4 weekend activities during the year. Court programming helps youth to value their whole selves and enhance their inherent strengths. The goals are to enable youth to heal from past trauma, build resilience, reach educational goals, develop healthy relationships, and become accomplished adults, role models, and leaders.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.
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 July 2018.
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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