​​Mission:

To promote the educational advancement of youth and to support charitable

programs that advance the betterment of the City of Chester and surrounding Delaware

County community.

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The development of The Chester Pearls Foundation began in the Ways and Means

Committee of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Tau Delta Omega Chapter in years

2003-2004 when members were strategically planning to accept member legacy gifts

and purchase property. With these goals in mind, the 2003-2004 Ways and Means

Committee Chair Denise Poller assembled the First Board of Directors and enlisted the

help of chapter member Monique Hales to complete the Foundations formation

documents including Articles of Incorporation, Employer Identification Number, By-

Laws, and 501c3 Federal Tax-Exemption Application.

The formation of the Chester Pearls Foundation has expanded the philanthropic efforts

of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Tau Delta Omega Chapter by giving us the ability to

provide scholarships that support educational endeavors of college students, and to

expand our reach in providing excellent service projects in the local area.

The Articles of Incorporation were drafted and submitted for approval to the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and distinctly state that the Foundation’s mission is to

provide academic scholarship funding. The Chester Pearls Foundation has been

recognized since March 1, 2004, as a tax-exempt organization under Internal Revenue

Code 501c3, based on Public Charity status under Internal Revenue Code 509a2.

While the mission of the Chester Pearls Foundation is to provide academic funding for

college, as the needs of the community has changed, the Foundation Board has

pursued grant funding and other fundraising to address issues related to INSERT

GRANT FUNDING i.e. food insecurity etc. As the needs of the community have

expanded, so shall the mission of The Chester Pearls Foundation. We are committed to

providing impactful services in our community.

 

Additionally, we partner with other local community-based organizations which emulate

our goals and interests to address the ever-changing needs of the community. Because

of our collaborative work on academic advancement, food insecurity and health issues,

along with granting scholarships, hosting the annual Scholarship Ball for over 15 years,

and mentoring at-risk youth, the Chester Pearls Foundation continues to be a vital

resource for youth and families in the City of Chester and surrounding Delaware

County, Pennsylvania.

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Entity Name: Chester Pearls Foundation

Inception Date: May 7, 2003

Incorporation Date: January 23, 2004

Location: Chester, PA

Incorporators: Monique Hales and Denise Poller

Past Presidents:

Monique Hales, Denise Poller, Jacque Jones, Rose Robinson,

Lisa Hall, and Robin Myers.

Current President:

Dr. Jackie