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Nonprofit · EIN 47-1508583

PIOUS PROJECTS OF AMERICA

Tax-exempt · BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455

Financials

$12.3M$9.3M2023$16.8M$17M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PIOUS PROJECTS OF AMERICA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$16,765,960$17,042,296-$276,336$7,215,581$13,514$7,202,067
December 31, 2023990$12,302,814$9,252,255$3,050,559$7,471,827$15,597$7,456,230
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$16,763,292
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,545
Other revenue
$123

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$16,292,734
Other salaries and wages
$190,261
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$222,069
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,745
Travel
$62,118
Depreciation
$3,916
Program services (functional)
$16,839,996
Management and general (functional)
$150,585
Fundraising (functional)
$51,715

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,471,827
Total assets, end of year
$7,215,581
Total liabilities, end of year
$13,514
Net assets, end of year
$7,202,067
Land, buildings and equipment
$730,235
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,350,256
Net assets with donor restrictions
$5,851,811
Gross receipts
$16,765,960
Employees
3
Volunteers
2,850
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
IL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FAHIM AREFPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
MUNEER SHEHADITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
IQBAL HUSSAINVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
KALID BASTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
ZAID ABDALLAHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
BELAL MUHAMMADDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FAHIM AREFPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
MUNEER SHEHADITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
IQBAL HUSSAINVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
KALID BASTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
ZAID ABDALLAHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
BELAL MUHAMMADDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7541 W 99TH PL, BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455-2404
In care of
% MUNEER SHEHADI
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
FAHIM AREF, 7541 W 99TH PL, Bridgeview, IL 60455
Signed the 990
MUNEER SHEHADI, TREASURER
Phone
(708) 978-7000
Return prepared by
MS Tax & Accounting Solutions

Mission

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

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $12,643,819 · grants $12,232,924
  • 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.
    Expenses $2,458,383 · grants $2,378,491
  • 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.
    Expenses $851,182 · grants $823,520
  • SEASONAL CAMPAIGNS
    Expenses $699,767 · grants $677,025
  • OTHER CAMPAIGNS
    Expenses $186,845 · grants $180,774

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-1508583
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,215,581
Income (IRS master file)
$16,765,960

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$16,765,960$17,042,296$7,215,581XML
990December 2023$12,302,814$9,252,255$7,471,827XML
990December 2022$8,176,405$6,258,993$4,333,228IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-1508583).

Questions about PIOUS PROJECTS OF AMERICA

What is the EIN of PIOUS PROJECTS OF AMERICA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PIOUS PROJECTS OF AMERICA is 47-1508583.
Is PIOUS PROJECTS OF AMERICA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to PIOUS PROJECTS OF AMERICA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PIOUS PROJECTS OF AMERICA file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of PIOUS PROJECTS OF AMERICA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PIOUS PROJECTS OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of PIOUS PROJECTS OF AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names FAHIM AREF.
Who are the officers and directors of PIOUS PROJECTS OF AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PIOUS PROJECTS OF AMERICA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $16,765,960, expenses of $17,042,296 and total assets of $7,215,581 at year end.

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