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Dasra

EIN 05-0574837 · Houston, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DASRA IS CATALYZING THE STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY MOVEMENT TO ENSURE THAT A BILLION LIVES CAN THRIVE WITH DIGNITY AND EQUITY. DASRA WORKS WITH PHILANTHROPISTS, FAMILIES, AND CORPORATE FOUNDATIONS TO SUPPORT THEM IN AMPLIFYING THEIR GIVING IMPACT THROUGH STRATEGIC, GOAL-BASED APPROACHES. IT ALSO HELPS NON-PROFITS GROW, UNLOCK PHILANTHROPIC CAPITAL, AND COLLABORATE WITH GOVERNMENTS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO ENABLE IMPLEMENTATION AT SCALE.

Income
$29.4 million
Spending
$18.0 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
3
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$344,000, key employee

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 102% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $2.4 million spent. GRASSROOT NON-PROFIT SUPPORT PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE MULTIFACETED CHALLENGES FACED BY COMMUNITIES AMIDST RAPID SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHANGES. THESE CHALLENGES INCLUDE POVERTY, CHILD PROTECTION, MIGRATION, HEALTH, FOOD SECURITY, ETC ALL OF WHICH PERPETUATE SOCIAL EXCLUSION AND VULNERABILITY. IT HAS POSITIVELY IMPACTED OVER 34 MILLION LIVES, EMPLOYING INTERSECTIONAL APPROACHES IN EDUCATION, HEALTH, WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE. THEY SERVE DIVERSE VULNERABLE GROUPS, INCLUDING SCHEDULED CASTES AND TRIBES, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, CHILDREN IN DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES, ETC.
  2. $6.0 million spent. THE CAPACITY BUILDING FOCUSES ON STRENGTHENING AND CATALYZING PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS BY PROVIDING CAPACITY-BUILDING SUPPORT TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND GENERATING RESEARCH INSIGHTS TO DRIVE INFORMED DECISION-MAKING. IT HAS SUPPORTED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WORKING IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, GENDER, HEALTH, WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT, AND MORE. IT ALSO ENHANCES OPERATIONAL CAPACITIES AND CONDUCTS RESEARCH TO IDENTIFY SECTORAL NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPACT.
  3. $1.7 million spent. DASRA ADDRESSES CRITICAL URBAN SANITATION ISSUES TO PROMOTE SAFE, INCLUSIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE HUMAN WASTE MANAGEMENT. WITH RAPID URBANIZATION AND A GROWING SLUM POPULATION, MANAGING HUMAN WASTE HAS BECOME A PRESSING CHALLENGE. THEIR EFFORTS AIM TO ENSURE EQUITABLE SANITATION ACCESS AND REDUCE HEALTH RISKS CAUSED BY UNTREATED SEWAGE AND CONTAMINATED WATER, ESPECIALLY FOR VULNERABLE URBAN POPULATIONS.
  4. $7.5 million spent. ALL OTHER GRANTS TO VARIOUS PROGRAM SERVICES AND EXPENSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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