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Nonprofit · EIN 32-0181030

CHESAPEAKE P E A R L S INC

Tax-exempt · CHESAPEAKE, VA 23327

Financials

$95K$82K2024$135K$139K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHESAPEAKE P E A R L S INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$135,072$138,952-$3,880$33,255$0$33,255
December 31, 2024990-EZ$94,547$82,156$12,391$37,135$0$37,135
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$16,000
Program service revenue
$119,072
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$30,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$5,000
Occupancy
$3,000
Printing, publications and postage
$100,952
Program services (functional)
$30,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$37,135
Total assets, end of year
$33,255
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$33,255
Cash, savings and investments
$33,255
Gross receipts
$135,072

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rasha ShankleChief Executive Officer10$0
LaToya SivellsVice Chief Executive Officer10$0
Raven HoggardKeeper of Records & Seals10$0
Ariana RogersCorresponding Secretary10$0
Dawn AlstonTreasurer10$0
Jasmin HinesFinancial Secretary10$0
Roni Beasley-LedetScribe10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melinda GainerChief Executive Officer10$0
Rasha ShankleVice Chief Executive Officer10$0
Tyra VaughnKeeper of Records & Seals10$0
LaToya SivelsCorresponding Secretary10$0
Dawn AlstonTreasurer10$0
Jasmin HinesFinancial Secretary10$0
Roni Beasley-LedetScribe10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2829, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23327-2829
In care of
% MELINDA GAINER
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
PO Box 2829, Chesapeake VA 23327
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Melinda Gainer, 2925 Hilton Avenue, Chesapeake VA 23324
Signed the 990-EZ
Dawn Alston, Treasurer
Phone
(757) 535-4640

Mission

The organizations primary purpose is to Promotion of Education through Reading and literacy.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The organization was able to provide financial scholarships to the high school students in the City of Chesapeake and provide community service programs and funds throughout Chesapeake and the Tidewater Virginia area.
    Expenses $30,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
32-0181030
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$33,255
Income (IRS master file)
$135,072

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$135,072$138,952$33,255IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$94,547$82,156$37,135XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Melinda Gainer
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Erika Smith
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: Margarietta Gilchrist-Stallings
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 32-0181030).

Questions about CHESAPEAKE P E A R L S INC

What is the EIN of CHESAPEAKE P E A R L S INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHESAPEAKE P E A R L S INC is 32-0181030.
Is CHESAPEAKE P E A R L S INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to CHESAPEAKE P E A R L S INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHESAPEAKE P E A R L S INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CHESAPEAKE P E A R L S INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHESAPEAKE P E A R L S INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CHESAPEAKE P E A R L S INC?
The 990-N for 2023 names Melinda Gainer.
Who are the officers and directors of CHESAPEAKE P E A R L S INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CHESAPEAKE P E A R L S INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $135,072, expenses of $138,952 and total assets of $33,255 at year end.

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