PIOUS PROJECTS OF AMERICA

EIN: 471508583 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

BRIDGEVIEW, IL

Total Revenue
$16,765,960
Total Expenses
$17,042,296
Total Assets
$7,215,581
Net Assets
$7,202,067
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
FAHIM AREF
Phone
7089787000
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

PIOUS PROJECTS OF AMERICA, founded in 2014, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $16.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 36% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

PIOUS PROJECTS FOSTERS CHARITABLE GIVING TO NUMEROUS CAUSES THAT FOCUS ON IMPROVING ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IN NEED.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $12,643,819

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,458,383

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $851,182

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...

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $16,763,292
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,545
Other Revenue $123
TOTAL REVENUE $16,765,960

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $16,292,734
Salaries & Benefits $222,069
Fundraising Expenses $51,715
Program Expenses $16,839,996
Other Expenses $527,493
TOTAL EXPENSES $17,042,296

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $16,765,960 $12,302,814 +0.4%
Expenses $17,042,296 $9,252,255 +0.8%
Net Income $-276,336 $3,050,559 -1.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
3
Volunteers
2850

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
3
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
FAHIM AREF PRESIDENT 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MUNEER SHEHADI TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
IQBAL HUSSAIN VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KALID BASTE DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZAID ABDALLAH DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BELAL MUHAMMAD DIRECTOR 2.00
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
2024 $16,765,960 $17,042,296 $7,215,581 $-276,336
2023 $12,302,814 $9,252,255 $7,471,827 $3,050,559
2022 $8,176,405 $6,258,993 $4,333,228 $1,917,412
2021 $8,177,090 $7,092,281 $2,395,968 $1,084,809
2020 $5,347,383 $4,994,695 $1,336,566 $352,688
2019 $4,095,009 $3,507,805 $958,496 $587,204
2018 $3,221,531 $3,085,679 $370,761 $135,852
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