Pearls of Life Inc
Pearls of Life Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Forest, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $39K.
Pearls of Life Inc at a glance
In short: Pearls of Life Inc gave $39K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,000
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,500
- -54.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,500
- Total assets
- $11,510
- -43.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pearls of Life Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Association ($38K). Together the top 2 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pearls of Life Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2021) to $43K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Charlottesville, VA | To support research for finding a cure for alzheimer's | $37,500 |
| Lynchburg Humane Society Lynchburg, VA | Best Friends Ball 2024 | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,510 | $30,305 | $39,050 | $39,000 | 2 | $39,000 | $782 |
| 2023 | $20,255 | $48,705 | $43,059 | $42,500 | 1 | $42,500 | $859 |
| 2022 | $14,609 | $42,550 | $40,180 | $40,000 | 2 | $40,000 | $661 |
| 2021 | $12,239 | $37,919 | $33,880 | $33,880 | 1 | $33,880 | $511 |
| 2020 | $8,200 | $8,200 | $11,659 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pearls of Life Inc reported a distributable amount of $782 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pearls of Life Inc is led by Vickie Runk, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vickie Runk
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Runk
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Pearls of Life Inc
How much does Pearls of Life Inc give each year?
Pearls of Life Inc gave $39K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 1 grant.
How large is Pearls of Life Inc?
Pearls of Life Inc reported $12K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $782 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Pearls of Life Inc?
Pearls of Life Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Forest, VA. It holds $12K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Pearls of Life Inc operate?
Pearls of Life Inc has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Pearls of Life Inc's EIN?
Pearls of Life Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4856721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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