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Anchal Inc

EIN 27-2959378 · Louisville, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ANCHAL'S MISSION IS TO ADDRESS THE EXPLOITATION OF WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD BY USING DESIGN THINKING TO CREATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND PRODUCTS THAT SUPPORT ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT.

Income
$998,865
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$113,337, coo, creative director

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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 (1)
  1. $981,531 spent. IN 2024, ANCHAL PROUDLY PROVIDED VITAL SERVICES TO 153 WOMEN IN AJMER, INDIA, WHO HAVE SURVIVED EXPLOITATION IN THE COMMERCIAL SEX TRADE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, OR POVERTY. OUR HOLISTIC PROGRAM BEGINS WITH TEXTILE AND DESIGN TRAINING FOR WOMEN WITH NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE AND CONTINUES WITH FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, HEALTH SERVICES, AND ACCESS TO AN INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACE. THIS COMPREHENSIVE MODEL ADDRESSES THE COMPLEX BARRIERS MARGINALIZED WOMEN FACE AND HELPS THEM BUILD CONFIDENCE, FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE, AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION. TO DATE, WE'VE EMPLOYED OVER 500 WOMEN, SUPPORTED 95% OF ARTISANS IN LEAVING THE SEX TRADE OR REDUCING CLIENTS, AND PRODUCED OVER 130,000 ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS.THIS YEAR MARKED SEVERAL EXCITING MILESTONES, INCLUDING THE DEBUT OF ANCHAL'S ARTISANS AND THEIR WORK IN THE KMAC MUSEUM'S STRETCHED IN STRENGTH EXHIBITION IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKYAN OPPORTUNITY THAT ELEVATED THEIR VOICES IN THE CONTEMPORARY ART WORLD AND THE LARGER LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY. WE ALSO LAUNCHED OUR FIRST-EVER BABY AND KIDS COLLECTION, WHICH NOT ONLY INTRODUCED A FRESH PRODUCT LINE BUT ALSO EQUIPPED ARTISANS WITH A NEW SKILLSET AND DESIGN TECHNIQUES, EXPANDING THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ANCHAL EMPOWER WOMEN TO CULTIVATE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. SENIOR ARTISAN SITA SHARED, "THANKS TO ANCHAL, I CAN SEND MY TWO DAUGHTERS AND ONE SON TO A PRIVATE SCHOOL. I CAN PAY THEIR SCHOOL FEES, UNIFORMS, AND BOOKS." AS PROJECT ASSISTANT GULSHAN EXPLAINED, ANCHAL UNIQUELY FOSTERS A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE WOMEN UPLIFT ONE ANOTHER, NAVIGATE PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL OBSTACLES, AND SERVE AS ROLE MODELS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION. "ANCHAL HAS GIVEN US A GREAT FEELING OF BEING STRONG. WE HAVE DEVELOPED A SENSE OF SELF-BELIEF, AND WE REALIZE THAT WE CAN NEVER GO BACK TO THAT STAGE OF BEING HELPLESS AND BEING EXPLOITED."BY SYSTEMATICALLY ADDRESSING EMPLOYMENT INEQUALITY, ANCHAL'S PROGRAMS ENABLE WOMEN TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES, CREATING A RIPPLE EFFECT OF DIGNITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND HOPE.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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