Civic Intelligence

Pious Projects of America

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 47-1508583

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Jun 28, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.PIOUSPROJECTS.ORG
7541 W 99th PlBridgeview, IL 60455

(708) 978-7000

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

24th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

16th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

36th percentile

-0.8%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

79th percentile

19%

Faster asset growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

31%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets24th percentile

Assets

Up

$282,694

Up $44,586 (+19%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$280,453

Up $42,345 (+18%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$2,241

Up $2,241 from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue16th percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,107,640

Up $499,722 (+31%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$2,125,295

Up $661,693 (+45%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$17,655

Down $161,971 (-112%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth79th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2014: $7,903Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $7,9032014Assets 2015: $93,792Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $93,7922015Assets 2016: $238,108Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $238,1082016Assets 2017: $282,694Liabilities 2017: $2,241Net Assets 2017: $280,4532017Assets 2018: $370,761Liabilities 2018: $1,955Net Assets 2018: $368,8062018Assets 2019: $958,496Liabilities 2019: $2,486Net Assets 2019: $956,0102019Assets 2020: $1,336,566Liabilities 2020: $27,868Net Assets 2020: $1,308,6982020Assets 2021: $2,395,968Liabilities 2021: $2,461Net Assets 2021: $2,393,5072021Assets 2022: $4,333,228Liabilities 2022: $22,316Net Assets 2022: $4,310,9122022Assets 2023: $7,471,827Liabilities 2023: $15,597Net Assets 2023: $7,456,2302023Assets 2024: $7,215,581Liabilities 2024: $13,514Net Assets 2024: $7,202,0672024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$282,694
Liabilities$2,241
Net Assets$280,453
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2014: $24,224Expenses 2014: $16,321Net Income 2014: $7,9032014Revenue 2015: $1,166,659Expenses 2015: $1,080,383Net Income 2015: $86,2762015Revenue 2016: $1,607,918Expenses 2016: $1,463,602Net Income 2016: $144,3162016Revenue 2017: $2,107,640Expenses 2017: $2,125,295Net Income 2017: -$17,6552017Revenue 2018: $3,221,531Expenses 2018: $3,085,679Net Income 2018: $135,8522018Revenue 2019: $4,095,009Expenses 2019: $3,507,805Net Income 2019: $587,2042019Revenue 2020: $5,347,383Expenses 2020: $4,994,695Net Income 2020: $352,6882020Revenue 2021: $8,177,090Expenses 2021: $7,092,281Net Income 2021: $1,084,8092021Revenue 2022: $8,176,405Expenses 2022: $6,258,993Net Income 2022: $1,917,4122022Revenue 2023: $12,302,814Expenses 2023: $9,252,255Net Income 2023: $3,050,5592023Revenue 2024: $16,765,960Expenses 2024: $17,042,296Net Income 2024: -$276,3362024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$2,107,640
Expenses$2,125,295
Net Income-$17,655
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Jun 28, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$2,107,640
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Pious projects fosters charitable giving to numerous causes that focus on improving all aspects of life for people and communities in need.

Pious projects fosters charitable giving to numerous causes that focus on improving all aspects of life for people and communities in need

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$238,108$235,194▼ $2,914
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$47,500-
Total Assets$238,108$282,694▲ $44,586
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$2,241-
Total Liabilities$0$2,241▲ $2,241
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$238,108$280,453▲ $42,345
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$238,108$280,453▲ $42,345
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$238,108$282,694▲ $44,586
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Fahim ArefPresident
Iqbal HussainVice President
Mohammed ZeyaraDirector
Amnah MohammedSecretary
Muneer ShehadiTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,107,640
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,107,640
Change in Net Assets
$-17,655

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,107,640
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,107,640
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,107,640
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,962,896
Other Expenses$147,395
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$15,004
Total Fundraising Expense$3,997
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$1,697,342--$1,697,342
Grants to Domestic Individuals$135,878--$135,878
Grants to Domestic Orgs$129,676--$129,676
Advertising$20,705-$1,482$22,187
Payroll Taxes-$15,004-$15,004
Travel$12,192--$12,192
Other Expenses$11,000$500$500$12,000
Information Technology$9,387$1,221$591$11,199
Office Expenses$2,011$2,997$924$5,932
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,000-$4,000
Insurance-$1,751-$1,751
Total Functional Expenses$2,092,034$29,264$3,997$2,125,295

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,125,295
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,125,295
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,125,295
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Darussalaam FoundationLombard, IL501c3Expansion$19,000
Yaqeen InstituteIrving, TX501c3Education$15,000
IslaminspanishHouston, TX501c3Education$13,857
MlfaRichardson, TX501c3Civil Rights$11,700
Cair-chicagoChicago, IL501c3Civil Rights$10,154
UscmoWashington, DC501c3Education$6,400

International Summary

Spending
$1,697,342

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-Saharan AfricaProgram ServicesVarious Relief Aid00$1,494,183
Middle East and North AfricaProgram ServicesVarious Relief Aid00$177,229
South AsiaProgram ServicesEmergency Aid00$25,930
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liabilities$2,241
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI Line 8B

“The organization had no committees with authority to act”

Part VI Line 8B

“On behalf of the governing body”

Part VI Line 11B

“Return reviewed by president prior to filing and made”

Part VI Line 11B

“Available to entire board for review”

Part VI Line 12C

“Compliance is reviewed annually via an annual statement”

Part VI Line 19

“Documents available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Pious Projects of America
EIN
47-1508583
In Care Of
% FAHIM AREF
Phone
7089787000
Address
7541 W 99TH PL, BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455

Signing Officer

Name
Fahim Aref
Title
President
Phone
7089787000
Signed
2018-06-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Fahim Aref
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
1
Volunteers
1,729

Preparer

Firm
MS Tax & Accounting Solutions
Address
14016 Thomas Dr, Orland Park, IL 60462
Preparer
Muneer H Shehadi
Phone
3124794981
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part III Line 4D

“Expenses: $121018.00 including grants of: $0.00 Revenue: $0.00”

Part III Line 4D

“ORPHAN SUPPORT”

Part III Line 4D

“Expenses: $63828.00 including grants of: $0.00 Revenue: $0.00”

Part III Line 4D

“OTHER CAMPAIGNS”

Part XII, Line 1

“For the year ended 12/31/17, pious changed its method of accounting”

Part XII, Line 1

“From cash basis to accrual basis as it will more accurately reflect”

Part XII, Line 1

“The results of operations in 2017 and moving forward”

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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1REGIONS ACROSS THE WORLD. THE ORGANIZATION ACCURATELY MONITORS
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE USE OF FUNDS THROUGH THE FOLLOWING METHODS:
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3REGULAR & TIMELY REPORTING - LOCAL PARTNERS ARE REQUIRED TO
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4PROVIDE PROGRESS AND UPDATES ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS AND REPORTS
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt37750 N MacArthur Ste 120237
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0REGULAR AND TIMELY REPORTING LOCAL PARTNERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1PROGRESS REPORTS ON A CONTINUOUS BASES AND REPORTS WITH PHOTOSVIDEOS
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ARE PROVIDED REGULARLY NEW DEVELOPMENTS ARE COMUNICATED IMMEDIATELY
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3INVOICESRECEIPTS LOCAL PARTNERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT INVOICES AND
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4RECEIPTS FOR ALL COSTS RELATED TO PIOUS PROJECT OF AMERICA PROGRAMS
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5FINANCIAL REPORTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF PROGRAM COMPLETION
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6MONITORING MEMBERS VISIT SITES TO ENSURE PROGRAMS ARE PROPERLY EXECUTED
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2RETURN REVIEWED BY PRESIDENT PRIOR TO FILING AND MADE
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3AVAILABLE TO ENTIRE BOARD FOR REVIEW
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4COMPLIANCE IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY VIA AN ANNUAL STATEMENT
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Expenses: $121018.00 including grants of: $0.00 Revenue: $0.00
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7ORPHAN SUPPORT
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Expenses: $63828.00 including grants of: $0.00 Revenue: $0.00
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9OTHER CAMPAIGNS
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/17, PIOUS CHANGED ITS METHOD OF ACCOUNTING
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11FROM CASH BASIS TO ACCRUAL BASIS AS IT WILL MORE ACCURATELY REFLECT
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS IN 2017 AND MOVING FORWARD
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Filings

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$282,694
Liabilities
$2,241
Net assets
$280,453
Revenue
$2,107,640
Expenses
$2,125,295
Net income
-$17,655
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.22$0.01$7.20$16.8$17.0$0.28
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.47$0.02$7.46$12.3$9.25$3.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.33$0.02$4.31$8.18$6.26$1.92
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.40$0.00$2.39$8.18$7.09$1.08
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.34$0.03$1.31$5.35$4.99$0.35
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.00$0.96$4.10$3.51$0.59
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.00$0.37$3.22$3.09$0.14
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$2.11$2.13$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.00$0.24$1.61$1.46$0.14
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$1.17$1.08$0.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.02$0.02$0.01