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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, Inc.-
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" …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyProject Pearls, Inc. 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is significantly above the average of 46/100 for social services charities in Philippines. The organization reports $24M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Project Pearls, Inc. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. 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 46/100.
Project Pearls, Inc. 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, Inc. 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, Inc. is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Philippines. It operates as a NGO. It has $24M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Project Pearls, Inc.. 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.
Project Pearls, Inc. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by PCNC. 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 purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
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, Inc. is classified as a social services organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among social services charities registered in Philippines: Project Pearls, Inc.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is significantly above the peer average of 46/100. 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 $24M.
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12 document(s) on file: annual reports, financial statements, and filings published by the charity itself.
Filing history
7 years on file from Annual report (FY2024): 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).
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Sentiment
NeutralOMG! Bretman Rock And Darshen K Just Met Each Other—And Sent The Internet Into Fangirl Mode - Cosmo.ph
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
Why S’porean influencer Darshen chose to spend Valentine’s Day helping the residents of Manila ... - mustsharenews.com
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
Building a steady future through books and dreams with Savoy Hotel Manila - Daily Tribune
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
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Quick facts about Project Pearls, Inc.
- What is Project Pearls, Inc.?
- Project Pearls, Inc. 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, Inc. founded?
- Project Pearls, Inc. was founded in 2010.
- Where is Project Pearls, Inc. located?
- Headquartered in Caloocan City, Philippines.
- What is Project Pearls, Inc.'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Project Pearls, Inc. trustworthy?
- Project Pearls, Inc. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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, Inc.'s registration number?
- Registration: CN201109816 (Philippines).
- What is Project Pearls, Inc.'s website?
- https://projectpearls.org
- Are donations to Project Pearls, Inc. 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.