P.E.A.R.L. Pledge Page | Pearl Milling Company

P.E.A.R.L. Pledge is a multi-year program championing empowerment and success within your community.

2024 P.E.A.R.L. Pledge grant applications are open! Nominate a nonprofit organization that is making a positive impact in your community.

Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded to nonprofit organizations that are making a positive impact through the P.E.A.R.L. Pledge pillars.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

$1 million in annual grants for nonprofit organizations making a P.E.A.R.L. impact in their communities.

The P.E.A.R.L. Pledge Pillars:

Prosperity:
Alleviating systemic barriers and inequities in areas such as food, housing, employment, financial support, and generational wealth.

Empowerment:
Inspiring and encouraging Black women and girls to attain holistic wellness and success in areas such as confidence building, self-esteem, and mental and physical health.

Access:
Enhancing equal opportunity to education and entrepreneurship in areas such as scholarships, grants, capital, and financial literacy.

Representation:
Elevating Black women and girls in the areas such as culinary arts, food innovation, science, and media support.

Leadership:
Advancing skill development and access to resources for emerging talent in areas such as public speaking, strategic thinking, teambuilding, and mentorship.

Stacking Up Impact

with the support of the P.E.A.R.L. Pledge

2021 & 2022 P.E.A.R.L Pledge Grant winner, Minnie's Food Pantry - Over 1.3 million meals provided to families in need

2021 P.E.A.R.L Pledge Grant Winner, Appetite for Change -370,511 meals served

2022 P.E.A.R.L Pledge Grant Winner, Girls on the Run Chicago - 1,257 Girls Empowered

Meet our 2024 Advisory Council members

With their community and culture expertise, these powerhouse women act as program mentors by helping in the selection process and offering support and advice to P.E.A.R.L. Pledge grant recipients.

Jasmine
Crowe-Houston

"I am so thrilled to join the P.E.A.R.L. Pledge Advisory Council for a second year. I love that Pearl Milling Company is continuing to support Black women and girls."

Eunique
Jones Gibson

“I committed to this council because of its steadfast focus on improving the lives of women & girls.”

Codie Elaine
Oliver

“I am personally committed to empowering Black women and girls and honored to join Pearl Milling Company in identifying and selecting 2024 P.E.A.R.L. Pledge recipients!”

Application Criteria

Organizations do not need to be nominated to apply.

Organizations must meet the following criteria to be considered for a grant:
• Based in the U.S., serving communities within the country,
• Categorized as a nonprofit organization with 501c(3) Public Charity status,
• Have programming serving Black girls and/or women,
• Aligns with P.E.A.R.L. Pledge mission and pillars.
• If you have questions, please refer to our FAQs.