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Project PEARLS is a non-stock, non-profit organisation committed to extending a lifeline to the most vulnerable communities in hunger hotspots across the Philippines, feeding dreams and empowering them to hope for brighter tomorrows. The organisation provides monthly outreach, builds classrooms in a Learning Center, serves daily breakfasts, and offers scholarship grants. It runs programs spanning education and literacy, health care and nutrition, and empowerment through skills development. Project PEARLS serves thousands of meals weekly and nurtures the dreams of countless children in underserved Philippine communities.
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Mission
To help the poorest of the poor children in the Philippines by giving Peace, Education, Aspiration, Respect, Love, and Smiles (PEARLS).
Programs
· 10 programs run by Project PEARLS-
Brain Booster Program
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After School Program
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesProject PEARLS traces its roots to 2008, when founder Melissa Villa began helping her childhood friend Luz and her two young daughters. In 2010, haunting photographs by Belgian photojournalist Sidney Snoeck of a community called Ulingan - a "charcoal factory" …
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in PhilippinesConcerns
· None foundWhere every ₱1 goes
· FY2024 · Annual report (FY2024), via AI extractionGiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Project PEARLS has a complete profile, sourced from PCNC.
- GiveRadar has verified financial records for fewer than 1% of social services charities in the Philippines, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 951 social services charities in the Philippines it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (7 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyProject PEARLS is a registered social services nonprofit based in Caloocan City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is CN201109816. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 82/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $24M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Project PEARLS's official registration number is CN201109816, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.
Project PEARLS has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 82 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Philippines is 72/100.
Project PEARLS is located in Caloocan City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, Project PEARLS has $24M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% for social services charities in Philippines. Administrative costs account for 10% of expenses. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Project PEARLS is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Philippines. It operates as a NGO. It has $24M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Project PEARLS. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Project PEARLS is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) and overseen by PCNC. It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 90%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Project PEARLS is a non-stock, non-profit organisation committed to extending a lifeline to the most vulnerable communities in hunger hotspots across the Philippines, feeding dreams and empowering them to hope for brighter tomorrows. The organisation provides monthly outreach, builds classrooms in a Learning Center, serves daily breakfasts, and offers scholarship grants. It runs programs spanning education and literacy, health care and nutrition, and empowerment through skills development. Project PEARLS serves thousands of meals weekly and nurtures the dreams of countless children in underserved Philippine communities. Project PEARLS is classified as a social services organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among social services charities registered in Philippines: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $24M is comparable to the peer average of $30M.
Filing history
7 years on file from Annual report (FY2024), via AI extraction: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Project Pearls, Inc. is registered in Philippines. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Project Pearls, Inc. is registered in Philippines. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Charity website (via AI extraction)
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Pitik Queen x Good Zone: BEATing Child Malnutrition in Tondo with Project PEARLS - When In Manila
Pitik Queen x Good Zone: BEATing child malnutrition in Tondo with Project PEARLS - Manila Standard
PlayTime CARES, Miss Universe queens bring hope and heart to project pearls - Malaya Business Insight
Savoy Hotel Manila brings books, smiles, and sustainability to Project Pearls Children - Manila Bulletin
Savoy Hotel brings books, smiles, sustainability to Project Pearls - The Manila Times
Savoy Hotel brings books , smiles , sustainability to Project Pearls
Savoy Hotel Manila brings books, smiles and sustainability to Project Pearls Children - Philstar.com
Savoy Hotel Manila brings books , smiles and sustainability to Project Pearls Children
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria and Holiday Inn & Suites Manila Galleria Support Project Pearls Toy Drive Campaign with Donations for Children in Need - Manila Standard
PEARLs of wisdom help to climate-proof Cambodian farms - Food and Agriculture Organization
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
- Financial filings
- Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 12 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Programs & activities · 10 listed
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2010
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Project PEARLS
- What is Project PEARLS?
- Project PEARLS is a social services ngo based in Caloocan City, Philippines. Project PEARLS is a non-stock, non-profit organisation committed to extending a lifeline to the most vulnerable communities in hunger hotspots across the Philippines, feeding dreams and empowering them to hope for brighter tomorrows. The organisation provides monthly outreach, builds classrooms in a Learning Center, serves daily breakfasts, and offers scholarship grants. It runs programs spanning education and literacy, health care and nutrition, and empowerment through skills development. Project PEARLS serves thousands of meals weekly and nurtures the dreams of countless children in underserved Philippine communities.
- When was Project PEARLS founded?
- Project PEARLS was founded in 2010.
- Where is Project PEARLS located?
- Headquartered in Caloocan City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- What is Project PEARLS's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Project PEARLS trustworthy?
- Project PEARLS has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Project PEARLS's registration number?
- Registration: CN201109816 (Philippines).
- What is Project PEARLS's website?
- https://projectpearls.org
- Are donations to Project PEARLS tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.