Pious Projects Of America
- Assets
- $7.5m
- Revenue
- $12.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Bridgeview, IL
- Founding
- 09/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-1508583
Organization Overview
Pious Projects Of America is located in Bridgeview, IL. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Pious Projects Of America employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pious Projects Of America 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, Pious Projects Of America generated $12.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 26.9% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Pious Projects Of America has awarded 28 individual grants totaling $377,864. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PIOUS PROJECTS FOSTERS CHARITABLE GIVING TO NUMEROUS CAUSES THAT FOCUS ON IMPROVING ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IN NEED
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EMERGENCY RELIEF - PIOUS PROJECTS OF AMERICA IS COMMITTED TO ASSISTING THOSE SUFFERING FROM NATURAL AND MAN-MADE DISASTERS BY PROVIDING FOOD, WATER, MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO AFFECTED AREAS. THE EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAMS SEEK TO ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF THOSE OVERCOME BY CATASTROPHIC CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING AID FOR REFUGEES, WATER AND FOOD PACKAGES TO THOSE STRICKEN WITH DROUGHT, FAMINE, DISASTER AND OTHER TIMELY ASSISTANCE.
POVERTY RELIEF AID - PIOUS PROJECTS OF AMERICA WORKS TIRELESSLY TO AID THOSE IN NEED. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO DEVELOP THE NEEDIEST VILLAGES IN AFRICA BY BUILDING WATER WELLS, SCHOOLS, MEDICAL CENTERS AND RELIGIOUS CENTERS. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO THE LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT OF UNDERDEVELOPED AND IMPOVERISHED POPULATIONS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE RELIEF AND ALLEVIATE POVERTY AND SUFFERING FOR THOSE COMMUNITIES.
ORPHAN SUPPORT - THE ORPHAN SUPPORT CAMPAIGN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO ORPHANS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AND INCLUDES PROVIDING ORPHANED CHILDREN WITH DAILY CARE, CLOTHING, FOOD, SHELTER AND OTHER ESSENTIALS. ADDITIONALLY THE ORGANZIATION IS DEVELOPING ORPHANGES AND AN ORPHAN ACADEMY TO PROVIDE THE ORPHANS WITH BASIC NECESSITIES AND A QUALITY EDUCATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Fahim Aref President | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Muneer Shehadi Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Iqbal Hussain Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kalid Baste Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Zaid Abdallah Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Belal Muhammad Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $12,302,814 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $64,500 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,302,814 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,302,814 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $128,743 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $201,925 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $8,255,421 |
| 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 | $176,507 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $16,206 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,882 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,950 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $163,354 |
| Office expenses | $18,373 |
| Information technology | $13,070 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $48,234 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,252,255 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,079,749 |
| 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 | $392,078 |
| Total assets | $7,471,827 |
| 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 | $15,597 |
| Total liabilities | $15,597 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $690,232 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,765,998 |
| 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 | $7,471,827 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Pious Projects Of America has awarded $18,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
YAQEEN INSTITUTE PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $13,000 |
CAIR-CHICAGO PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS | $5,000 |