PEARL S BUCK INTERNATIONAL INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1964

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHERYL CASTRO

Phone

2152490100

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PEARL S BUCK INTERNATIONAL INC, founded in 1964, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 20% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

PEARL S. BUCK INTERNATIONAL PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE AND APPRECIATE OTHER CULTURES, BUILDS BETTER LIVES FOR CHILDREN AROUND THE GLOBE AND PROMOTES THE LEGACY OF OUR FOUNDER BY PRESERVING AND INTERPRETING HER NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK HOME.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $532,472 Revenue: $0

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS: EXPANDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE DENIED HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, LIVELIHOOD, AND PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT BY DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING...

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS: EXPANDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE DENIED HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, LIVELIHOOD, AND PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT BY DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING RESOURCES AND STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE TO AFFILIATES AND PARTNER AGENCIES. BENEFICIARIES OF PROGRAM SERVICES IN EACH COUNTRY INCLUDE: CHINA 1,400, KENYA 114, SOUTH KOREA 21,636 PHILIPPINES 4,399, TAIWAN 6,646, THAILAND 871, VIETNAM 488. TOTAL CHILDREN AND FAMILY MEMBERS SERVED 50,969.

Program 2

Expenses: $599,358 Revenue: $80,983

PEARL S. BUCK HOUSE: PROMOTES THE LEGACY OF PEARL S. BUCK BY PRESERVING AND INTERPRETING HER NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK HOME TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND DEVELOP CROSS-CULTURAL APPRECIATION...

PEARL S. BUCK HOUSE: PROMOTES THE LEGACY OF PEARL S. BUCK BY PRESERVING AND INTERPRETING HER NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK HOME TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND DEVELOP CROSS-CULTURAL APPRECIATION, OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, AND WORLDWIDE PARTNERSHIPS. BENEFICIARIES BY PROGRAM AREA INCLUDE: WELCOME CENTER/GIFT SHOP VISITORS 38,933, WEDDING RELATED VISITORS 20,695, HOUSE TOURS 5,519, CULTURAL CENTER VISITORS 4,081 AND FIELD TRIPS 39.

Program 3

Expenses: $8,325 Revenue: $6,500

CULTURAL PROGRAMS: OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE, CULTURAL AWARENESS AND DIVERSITY APPRECIATION TO EQUIP PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO THRIVE IN THE 21ST CENTURY...

CULTURAL PROGRAMS: OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE, CULTURAL AWARENESS AND DIVERSITY APPRECIATION TO EQUIP PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO THRIVE IN THE 21ST CENTURY. BENEFICIARIES OF GLOBAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 5.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,051,664

Program Service Revenue $87,483

Investment Income $313

Other Revenue $171,632

TOTAL REVENUE $1,311,092

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $296,721

Salaries & Benefits $450,268

Fundraising Expenses $85,791

Program Expenses $1,140,155

Other Expenses $784,331

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,531,320

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,311,092	$1,649,032	-0.2%
Expenses	$1,531,320	$1,910,376	-0.2%
Net Income	$-220,228	$-261,344	-0.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

120

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✓ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$35,420

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHERYL CASTRO	PRESIDENT AND CEO	40.00	Officer	$35,420	$0	$35,420
MARY F ADAMOW	BOARD DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANM SHAMSUL HUDA	BOARD DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHANIE SUN	BOARD DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES QUANN	BOARD DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMMA STRAUSSER	BOARD DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JARED UTZ	BOARD DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TANYA CASAS	BOARD DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER DEZZI	BOARD DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE HERALD	BOARD DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAUREEN MCGUIRE	BOARD DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MONIKA MISIUTA	BOARD DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAXINE ROMANO	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FALESHA GRASTY	BOARD CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN BERRODIN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$1,311,092	$1,531,320	$2,280,759	$-220,228
2024	$1,649,032	$1,910,376	$2,359,682	$-261,344
2023	$1,412,899	$1,926,940	$2,552,036	$-514,041
2022	$1,329,227	$2,002,181	$2,975,263	$-672,954
2021	$1,590,755	$1,858,724	$3,137,991	$-267,969
2020	$1,873,935	$2,014,051	$3,065,080	$-140,116
2019	$1,647,256	$2,397,381	$3,193,691	$-750,125