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One School at a Time Inc

EIN 20-2043649 · San Jose, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE GOOD INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RURAL SCHOOLS THAT SERVE POOR AND UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, BY CHOOSING ONE SCHOOL AT A TIME FOR RENOVATION; TO COLLABORATE WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR PROVIDING WIDER SUPPORT TO SUCH CHILDREN AND SCHOOLS; TO BUILD CLASSROOMS AND PROVIDE FURNITURE FOR STUDENTS; PROVIDE SANITARY FACILITIES AND SUPPLIES; AND PROVIDE CLEAN DRINKING WATER.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$524,455
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
54 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 54.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 76% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 198% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (21)
  1. $150,000 spent. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA WHICH USED THE FUNDS in the ongoing construction of 8 classrooms, along with new benches and desks at Karnataka Public School, Bellare village, Sullia Taluk, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka State, India, that CATERS TO 777 STUDENTS FROM MOSTLY POOR FAMILIES AROUND THE REGION.
  2. $112,345 spent. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA WHICH USED THE FUNDS in the ongoing construction of 18 classrooms library, science lab, computer lab,4 toilet blocks and kitchen which is still in progress at Karnataka Public School, Masthi, Malur Taluk, Kolar District, Karnataka State, India, that CATERS TO 800 STUDENTS FROM MOSTLY POOR FAMILIES AROUND THE REGION.
  3. $87,000 spent. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA WHICH USED THE FUNDS TO BUILD 4 new classrooms and a toilet block for boys and girls at Rajkiyekrit Uchcha Vidhyalay, Neora village, Bihta Block, Patna District, Bihar INDIAthat CATERS TO over 433 STUDENTS FROM MOSTLY POOR FAMILIES AROUND THE REGION.
  4. $83,000 spent. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA WHICH USED THE FUNDS in the ongoing construction of 4 classrooms, along with new benches and desks and a toilet block for boys and girls at Govt. Higher Primary school at Yeddoni village, Yelburga Taluk,Koppala District, Karnataka State, India, that CATERS TO 300 STUDENTS FROM MOSTLY POOR FAMILIES AROUND THE REGION.
  5. $30,000 spent. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA WHICH USED THE FUNDS in the completion of construction of 4 classrooms at Govt. Higher Secondary School, Velliangadu village, Mettupalayam Taluk, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, India, that CATERS TO 878 STUDENTS FROM MOSTLY POOR FAMILIES AROUND THE REGION.
  6. $27,000 spent. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA WHICH USED THE FUNDS in the ongoing construction of 5 classrooms, at Zilla Parishad High School, Dabilpur village, Medchal mandal, Medchal-Malkajgiri District,Telangana State, India, that CATERS TO 295 STUDENTS FROM MOSTLY POOR FAMILIES AROUND THE REGION.
  7. $10,000 spent. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA WHICH USED THE FUNDS in the completion of construction of two Large Classrooms and a toilet block at Govt. lower Primary School, Mawngap, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya India, that CATERS TO 389 STUDENTS FROM MOSTLY POOR FAMILIES AROUND THE REGION.
  8. $7,500 spent. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA which used the funds for Library projects in 4 schools in India in colloboraration with Maryam Library Foundation.
  9. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA WHICH USED THE FUNDS to complete building 3 new classrooms and 1 toilet block at Zilla Panchayat High School, Karakambadi, Renigunta Mandal,Chitoor District, Andhra Pradesh State,India tHAT SERVES THE POOR AND UNDERPRIVILIGED CHILDREN IN INDIA.
  10. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA WHICH USED THE FUNDS TO BUILD 3 new classrooms AND toilets for girls at Govt.High School, Chikkakunthur, Malur Taluk, Kolar District, Karnataka State, India tHAT SERVES THE POOR AND UNDERPRIVILIGED CHILDREN IN INDIA.
  11. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA WHICH USED THE FUNDS to start construction of classroooms and toilets at Govt. Higher Primary School, Arabagatte, Honnali Taluk, Davanagere District, Karnataka India, that CATERS TO STUDENTS FROM MOSTLY POOR FAMILIES AROUND THE REGION.
  12. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA WHICH USED THE FUNDS TO BUILD 3 new classrooms and a multipurpose hall at Govt. Higher Primary School, Bilikere, Hunsur Taluk, Mysuru District, Karnataka State, India, that CATERS TO 350 STUDENTS FROM MOSTLY POOR FAMILIES AROUND THE REGION.
  13. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA WHICH USED THE FUNDS TO start construction of a 3 storied structure that will have 10 classrooms, an office room, kitchen with store room, girls and boys toilets at Govt DVG Boys Higher Primary School, Mulbagal Taluk, Kolar District, Karnataka State, India, THAT caters to 400 students from poor families around the region.
  14. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA WHICH USED THE FUNDS TO BUILD 3 new classrooms,along with benches and desks and a kitchen block for boys and girls at Govt. Higher Primary School, Dasudi,Chikkanayakanahalli Taluk,Tumakuru District, Karnataka State, India, that CATERS TO 216 STUDENTS FROM MOSTLY POOR FAMILIES AROUND THE REGION.
  15. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA WHICH USED THE FUNDS TO construct 4 classrooms, provide benches and desks in all 4 classrooms at Municipal Elementary school, JKK Sundaram Nagar, Komarapalayam, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, India, THAT caters to students from poor families around the region.
  16. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA WHICH USED THE FUNDS TO Start Construction of 4 new classrooms and a Toilet block at Govt. Kannada Higher Primary School, Yalavatti, Hanagal Taluk, Haveri District, Karnataka State, India, that CATERS TO STUDENTS FROM MOSTLY POOR FAMILIES AROUND THE REGION.
  17. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA WHICH USED THE FUNDS TO BUILD 4 class rooms, along with new benches and desks and a small library room for boys and girls at Govt. Higher Primary School, Anegundi,Gangavati Taluk, Koppala District, Karnataka State, India, that CATERS TO 400+ STUDENTS FROM MOSTLY POOR FAMILIES AROUND THE REGION.
  18. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA WHICH USED THE FUNDS TO BUILD 3 new classrooms for boys and girls at Govt. Higher Primary School, Bachegowdanahalli, H.D. Kote Taluk,Mysuru District,Karnataka State, India, that CATERS TO 184 STUDENTS FROM MOSTLY POOR FAMILIES AROUND THE REGION.
  19. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA WHICH USED THE FUNDS TO BUILD 4 new classrooms and a new toilet block for boys and girls at Govt. Higher Primary School, Mattigatti,Kundagola Taluk, Dharwad District, Karnataka State, India, that CATERS TO 293 STUDENTS FROM MOSTLY POOR FAMILIES AROUND THE REGION.
  20. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA WHICH USED THE FUNDS for Digital Infrastructure for Rural Schools (oDiSi).This initiative is to enable affordable, accessible and sustainable infrastructure for the rural child and provide them an equal opportunity to learn. The project aims at creating a open ended platform where multiple contributors can participate, leverage already existing content and take the first steps in making primary digital learning, available for all.
  21. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO OSAAT CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL TRUST, INDIA WHICH USED THE FUNDS TO administer the various projects - from locating the schools for improvements to completing the construction.

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 June 2005.

    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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