Bishop Iruthayaraj Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO BUILD A SOCIETY WHERE FAITH MEETS COMPASSION, AND EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY, DIGNITY, AND HOPE. HELPING THE POOREST OF THE POOR IN INDIA, AFRICA AND USA.PRIMARY FOCUS OF OUR FOUNDATION: IN INDIA: PLANNING AND SUPPORT IMPOVERISHED DIOCESES SUCH AS PALAYAMKOTTAI, MADURAI, AND DELHI BY BUILDING SCHOOLS, EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POOR AND NEEDY WITHOUT CASTE OR RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION AND SANITATION FACILITIES, PLAYGROUNDS, RETREAT CENTERS, AND PASTORAL CARE HUBS.IN ZAMBIA, AFRICA: PROVIDING CLEAN WATER THROUGH WELL PROJECTS, CONSTRUCTING SMALL CHAPELS, AND BUILDING RESIDENCES FOR PRIESTS IN REMOTE COMMUNITIES.IN THE UNITED STATES: OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO SINGLE AND WIDOWED MOTHERS AND THEIR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, HELPING RESTORE DIGNITY AND HOPE AND BRINGING THEM TO OUR FAITH.
- Income
- $50,982
- Spending
- $40,723
- Reserves
- 3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (3)
- $27,483 spent. IN INDIA: PLANNING AND SUPPORT IMPOVERISHED DIOCESES SUCH AS PALAYAMKOTTAI, MADURAI, AND DELHI BY BUILDING SCHOOLS, EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POOR AND NEEDY WITHOUT CASTE OR RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION AND SANITATION FACILITIES, PLAYGROUNDS, RETREAT CENTERS, AND PASTORAL CARE HUBS. DETAILED ITEMIZED WORK RECEIPTS AND TRANSACTIONS ARE AVAILABLE.
- $5,417 spent. IN ZAMBIA, AFRICA: PROVIDING CLEAN WATER THROUGH WELL PROJECTS, CONSTRUCTING SMALL CHAPELS, AND BUILDING RESIDENCES FOR PRIESTS IN REMOTE COMMUNITIES. DETAILED ITEMIZED WORK RECEIPTS AND TRANSACTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
- $1,526 spent. IN UNITED STATES: WE HELPED FEW HOMELESS PEOPLE AND HELPED ANOTHER MISSION ORGANIZATION NAMED CARDINAL LOURDUSAMY FOUNDATION. ALSO HELPED FEW MISSIONARY VISITING PRIESTS FOOD EXPENSES AND GAS AND CAR REPAIR,SUPPORTING WORLD MISSION SUNDAY FOOD SPONSOR/
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 2025.
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 September 2025.
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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