2023-10-24T20:34:19-07:00 2022-12-31 990 2022-01-01 272624202 PROJECT PEARLS USA INC PROJ 6504381730 2211 American Way Ste 6 Hayward CA 94545 MELISSA VILLA Executive Director 6504381730 2023-05-15 1 1 11 1 AAL2 X 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X Melissa Villa 2211 American Avenue Suite 6 Hayward CA 94545 497320 0 X www.projectpearls.org X 2011 CA Helping the poorest of the poor children and families in the Philippines to have a better life through education, literacy, empowerment, nutrition, health care. 7 7 2 12 0 0 469421 497320 0 0 0 0 0 0 469421 497320 0 0 0 0 101300 114060 0 0 20130 436499 438531 537799 552591 -68378 -55271 117679 62408 0 0 117679 62408 Helping the poorest of the poor children and families in the Philippines to have a better life through education, empowerment, nutrition and health care. 0 0 206684 0 0 Education Programs - we are able to send 720 beneficiaries to school from preschool to college through the Scholarship Program. Education programs that support these scholars include After School Program, Brain Booster Program, Literacy Clubs, Reading and Toy Library, Mentorship Program. 185838 0 0 Feeding Program. We serve daily breakfast for hundreds of children. The Feeding Program also includes daily breakfast for preschool scholars; Birthday Program where we celebrate our beneficiaries birthdays off site; it also includes thousands of meals and hundreds of grocery packs for hundreds of families during Christmas time. 4158 0 0 Health Care Programs - we provide free medical check-ups and medicines to children and families in the communities we serve. We also provide medical and dental missions. We also help out in paying medical bills and funeral expenses. 2847 0 0 Total Advertising & Promotional 1082 0 0 Information Technology 1294 0 0 Travel: Airfare, Business Meeting Meals, Parking, Gas, Uber 16498 0 0 Office and General Admin: Rent, legal fees, bank fees, registration fees, memberships, office supplies, postage and mailing services, telephone 21721 0 0 418401 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X X Project PEARLS USA INC 6504381730 2211 American Avenue Ste 6 Hayward CA 94545 Melissa Villa Executive Director 70 0 X X 75000 0 0 Jonalyn Perez Admin Assistant 20 X 30000 0 0 William Brandenburg Treasurer 3 X 0 0 0 105000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 78119 0 0 419201 0 497320 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 497320 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 84061 84061 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4364 0 4364 0 25635 0 25635 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2847 2847 0 0 16498 16498 0 0 1082 1082 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1294 1294 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 416810 396680 20130 552591 418401 114060 20130 117679 62408 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 117679 62408 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 117679 62408 0 0 117679 62408 117679 62408 -55271 0 0 0 0 0 X 1 X 1 0 0 X 288694 341727 512326 469420 419202 2031369 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 288694 341727 512326 469420 419202 2031369 2031369 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2031369 0 1 1 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED STRING OF PEARLS: A SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT 78119 0 78119 0 8248 0 833 7050 3999 0 0 78119 0 78119 0 8248 0 833 7050 3999 20130 57989 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Treasurer and Board Member are husband and wife. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Board Members will get an electronic copy of the 990 to review and approve. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization have clearly defined policies and procedures in place, such as a Code of Ethics or Conflict of Interest Policy. These policies are documented and communicated to all stakeholders, including board members, employees, volunteers, and contractors. The organization conducts regular training sessions to educate its staff, volunteers, and board members about the policies and ensure their understanding. This training can cover topics like ethical conduct, conflict of interest, financial management, and other relevant areas. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 In 2021, the board approved to compensate the Executive Director $75,000 annual salary and $30,000 for the Executive Admin Assistant. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The public can check IRS website. for the 990 Filing and/or upon requests. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e FEEDING PROGRAM : $185,838 HEALTH CARE PROGRAM: $4158 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: 203,938 To the Internal Revenue Service, Subject: Request for Consideration - Late Filing Explanation I hope this message finds you well. I'd like to bring to your attention the exceptional circumstances that led to our late tax filing, and kindly request your understanding and leniency. I, the Executive Director, holds a pivotal role in managing our organization's financial documentation, was stationed in the Philippines for a crucial on-the-ground project spanning over two months. This extended period abroad already placed some delay on our typical processing timeline. However, upon the conclusion of this mission, I unfortunately contracted Covid-19. As you can appreciate, this unexpected health crisis further impeded our capability to adhere to our tax filing timeline. We understand and deeply respect the importance of timely tax filings. Our delay was not the result of oversight or negligence but came from unforeseen events that were beyond our control. We have taken measures to ensure that such delays do not happen in the future and have made it a priority to stay current with our obligations. We humbly request your understanding and hope for some leniency in regard to any penalties that may apply. Our commitment to compliance remains steadfast, and we assure you that this situation was exceptional. Thank you for your time and consideration. We are ready and willing to provide any additional information or documentation should it be required. Melissa Villa melissa@projectpearls.org