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Pearl S. Buck International

CharityWatch rating issued
July 2025

Top-Rated Charity
A
CharityWatch Rating
Our independent rating based
on a number of factors.
 
82%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$10
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.
Ratings & Metrics

Contact Information

Pearl S. Buck International
520 Dublin Rd.
Perkasie, PA 18944-3000

Other Names

Pearl S. Buck Foundation

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.pearlsbuck.org

Stated Mission

To provide opportunities to explore and appreciate other cultures, build better lives for children around the globe and promote the legacy of our founder by preserving and interpreting her National Historic Landmark home.

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Ratings & Metrics

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 06/30/2024

Program Percentage: 82%

The percentage of Pearl S. Buck International's cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$1,900,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $10

How many dollars Pearl S. Buck International spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$1,300,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

0% to 24%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
Pearl S. Buck International Audited Financial Statements 23-1637212
Pearl S. Buck International IRS Form 990 23-1637212
Entity: Pearl S. Buck International
Document Type: Audited Financial Statements
Tax ID: 23-1637212
Entity: Pearl S. Buck International
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 23-1637212

Governance & Transparency

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CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
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What does it mean to be Top-Rated?
 
Pearl S. Buck International
meets governance benchmarks.
 
Pearl S. Buck International
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy No Sharing  

Top Salaries

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  Name Title Compensation
1 Christy Holland Past President / CEO $110,977
1
Name: Christy Holland
Title: Past President / CEO
Compensation: $110,977

Analysts' Notes

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CharityWatch Analysts perform an in-depth analysis of charities' audited financial statements and IRS tax filings, and often review other documents such as state filings, annual reports, and fundraising contracts during their evaluations. Below are select notes that CharityWatch believes may be of interest to donors.

According to the Pearl S. Buck International (PSBI) audit of June 30, 2024 (Note 14, Related Party):

"In May 1979, a volunteer association, the Pearl S. Buck Volunteer Association (PSBVA) was formed by individuals who desired to promote the welfare of PSBI. The PSBVA is an entity separate and apart from PSBI. Pursuant to the governing documents of the PSBVA, the assets, liabilities and fund transactions of the organization ore not under the direction or control of PSBI. These accounts and transactions, therefore, are not presented in the accompanying financial statements of PSBI..."

According to the Pearl S. Buck International (PSBI) audit of June 30, 2024 (Note 16, Subsequent Events):

"...Utilizing SBA hardship rules, the Organization did not make scheduled loan payments towards its SBA loan for a six month period during fiscal year 2025. This could result in higher interest payments and an extended payment term if extra payments for this shortfall are not made during the term period stated in the agreement."