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Rural India Supporting Tr

EIN 26-6163668 · Farmingtn Hls, MI

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

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CITIZENS OF INDIA BY PROVIDING GRANTS THAT ADVANCE PUBLIC HEALTH, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AND EDUCATION IN INDIA.

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

Reserves
35 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15
Spending exceeded income by 637% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15
Income fell 57% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
94% of spending went to programs.

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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

Independent board
25 of 25
6 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15
Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no 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.
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

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

Programs described in its return (1)

$22.2 million spent. THE RURAL INDIA SUPPORTING TRUST ("RIST") WORKS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CITIZENS OF INDIA BY PROVIDING GRANTS THAT ADVANCE PUBLIC HEALTH, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AND EDUCATION IN INDIA. IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024, RIST'S GRANTMAKING FOCUSED ON ORGANIZATIONS SERVING INDIVIDUALS IN ECONOMICALLY-CHALLENGED POSITIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO POSITIVELY AFFECT INDIAN SOCIETY AT LARGE. TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION, RIST COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER FUNDING ENTITIES TO WORK ACROSS MANY SECTORS TO ENSURE EQUALITY AND ACCESS TO SOCIAL SERVICES AND OTHER NECESSITIES FOR A DIGNIFIED LIFE. IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024, RIST SUCCESSFULLY PROVIDED FUNDING TO: COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN, PROVIDED HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS UNABLE TO OBTAIN SERVICES IN REMOTE LOCATIONS OF THE COUNTRY OR BECAUSE OF THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION, ASSISTED LOCAL FARMERS IN REJUVENATING THEIR DEGRADED LAND, SUPPORTED PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN GAINING THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND WORKED WITH RURAL COMMUNITIES IN THE AREAS OF LIVELIHOOD EXPANSION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

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

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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2009.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.

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