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Nonprofit · EIN 81-2834218

POLISHED PEARLS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · MILFORD, CT 06460

Financials

$69K$49K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of POLISHED PEARLS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$69,325$48,945$20,380$41,376–$41,376
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$38,028
Membership dues
$3,525
Net income from fundraising events
$27,772

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$9,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$225
Other expenses
$39,720
Program services (functional)
$34,533

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$20,996
Total assets, end of year
$41,376
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$41,376
Cash, savings and investments
$41,376
Gross receipts
$79,003

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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Shamain Johnson-CohenPresident10$0
Regina VermontExecutive Director20$0
Shanika RuckerTreasurer15$0
Yvonne TempleSecretary5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2362, MILFORD, CT 06460-0876
In care of
% YASMIN A BLACKBURN
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
PO Box 2362, Milford CT 06460
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Shanika Rucker, po box 2362, Milford CT 06460
Signed the 990-EZ
Shanika Rucker, Polished Pearls Foundation Treasure

Mission

The Polished Pearls Foundation is a 501c3 charitable nonprofit organization.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • Our college readiness program provides services and events to over 250 community high schoolers.
    Expenses $23,495 · grants $25,000
  • Our Youth Leadership Institute is a youth led program to enhance leadership skills and community service with 15-20local middle schoolers.
    Expenses $7,417 · grants $9,000
  • Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack program provides 100 community children with bags of food to sustain them over the weekend 10 months of the year.
    Expenses $3,621

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
81-2834218
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Shanika Rucker
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Shanika Rucker
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$69,325$48,945$41,376XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Shamain Johnson
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Shamain Johnson
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Olivia Daniels
December 31, 2019≤ $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 81-2834218).

Questions about POLISHED PEARLS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of POLISHED PEARLS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of POLISHED PEARLS FOUNDATION is 81-2834218.
Is POLISHED PEARLS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to POLISHED PEARLS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does POLISHED PEARLS FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of POLISHED PEARLS FOUNDATION 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 POLISHED PEARLS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of POLISHED PEARLS FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2025 names Shanika Rucker.
Who are the officers and directors of POLISHED PEARLS FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does POLISHED PEARLS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $69,325, expenses of $48,945 and total assets of $41,376 at year end.

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