Arham Charities
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Arham Charities mission is to provide humanatarian services and work towards animal welfare.
- Income
- $269,912
- Spending
- $154,230
- Spent on programs
- 99%
- Reserves
- 64.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 84%
- 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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 64.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 43% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 39% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1599% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 64 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
0 of 252 of 2 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $152,330 spent. In 2024, Arham Charities, in collaboration with the Siddh Divyang Foundation, carried out several impactful initiatives to support children with disabilities:Project "Knowledge Vision"This project utilized assistive technology to enhance the education of primary school children with disabilities. Schools received a comprehensive kit, including a laptop pre-installed with specialized software, an RFID reader, RFID tags in English and Hindi, a portable speaker, and a user manual. This interactive approach aimed to replace traditional flashcards with engaging, technology-driven learning methods.Project "Healthy Baby"In partnership with KEM Government Hospital, this initiative focused on educating parents about developmental milestones from birth to six years of age. With assessments at three-month intervals, the goal was to promote early detection and intervention for developmental delays, ensuring timely support for children in need.Additionally, the foundation strengthened its efforts by appointing Arti Bairagi as a Communication Officer to enhance outreach and communication.Through these initiatives, Arham Charities and the Siddh Divyang Foundation have made significant strides in improving the lives of children with disabilities and their families.In collaboration with Jivdaya Charitable Trust achieved significant milestones in animal welfare:Uttarayan Save Birds Campaign 2024: The Trust reported a high success rate in treating injured birds during this campaign, underscoring their effective medical interventions. FACEBOOK.COMAvian Workshop: In December 2024, the Trust conducted an Avian Workshop aimed at veterinary practitioners, students, and researchers, contributing to the education and training in avian care.
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
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 February 2015.
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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