Southern Crescent Pearls Foundation Inc is located in Stockbridge, GA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern Crescent Pearls Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Southern Crescent Pearls Foundation Inc generated $121.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $90.4k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO HENRY AND CLAYTON COUNTIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SERVICES TO PROMOTE NUTRITION AND WELLNESS, WEALTH BUILDING, AND HIGHER EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCPF ISSUED SIX SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALLING $10,000 TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ATTENDING COLLEGE. THE RECEIPENTS WERE VALUED ON A MATRIX SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDED SEMINARS ON DIFFERENT TOPICS DEALING WITH HEALTH AND NUTRITION WELLNESS INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH AND CANCER AWARENESS, AND FITNESS. THERE WAS ALSO SEMINAR TO STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID, COLLEGE APPLICATION COMPLETION, COLLEGE FAIRS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. GRANTS WERE GIVEN TO SHELTERS INCLUDING TELETHON FUNDS RAISED. EXPENSES WERE GIFT CARDS TO THE PRESENTERS AND PRIZES TO SOME OF THE STUDENT PARTICIPANTS WINNING CONTESTS. THE REVENUE FOR THESE EVENTS WERE RAISED IN PRIOR YEARS.
THE FOUNDATION HOSTED A BUSINESS EXPO, YOGA NIGHT, HBCU RACE, AND A TELA THON.
THE SCPF HAD A DEBUTANTE COTILLION PRODUCTION THIS YEAR. THERE WERE 2 HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND 15 HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PARTICIPATES IN THE 5 MONTH PROGRAM THE YOUNG WOMEN AND MEN PARTICIPATED IN VARIOUS SEMINARS AND EDUCATIONAL EXCURSIONS. THEY ALSO LEARNED A DANCE ROUTINE AND PUT ON AN AWESOME PRODUCTION AT THE FOX THEATRE. THERE WERE 5 SCHOLARSHIPS WON BY PARTICIPANTS BASED ON A RUBRICS SCALE.
A $15,000 FRESH FOOD GRANT WAS RECEIVED FROM THE UNITED WAY FOR THE GRANT PERIOD COVERING SEPTEMBER 2023 - AUGUST 2024. THE GRANT WAS FOR A SOUTHERN CRESCENT F.E.E.D.S. (FOOD EQUITY EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION SUSTAINABILITY) PROGRAM. THE GRANT WAS A CHILDHOOD HUNGER INITIATIVE TO INCLUDE PLANTING AND MAINTAINING SIXTEEN FRUIT TREES, FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION, AND LIVE HEALTHY COOKING FOOD DEMONSTRATIONS. DURING 2023, 75 FAMILIES WERE PROVIDED FOOD THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH A CHURCH FOOD PANTRY. ALSO DISTRIBUTED CHILDHOOD HUNGER PACKS FILLED WITH A SUPPLY OF WEEKEND MEALS AND SNACKS TO YOUTH AT NORTHCUTT ELEMENTARY AND HAMPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. ADDITIONAL GRANT ACTIVITIES ARE SCHEDULED FOR 2024.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Maisha Land President | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Rhonda Crawford Vice President | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Lataisha Robinson Secreatary | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Laura Scott-Gist Program Director | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Yvette Hawkins Treasurer | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Lajuan Bradley Assistant Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $5,666 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $18,005 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $23,671 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $97,465 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $121,136 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $79,095 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $130 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,721 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $1,566 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,130 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,933 |
All other expenses | $1,785 |
Total functional expenses | $90,360 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $163,401 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $163,401 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $163,401 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $163,401 |