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Raksha Inc

EIN 58-2190065 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RAKSHA - MEANING "PROTECTION" IN SERVERAL SOUTH ASIAN LANGUAGES - IS A GEORGIA-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR THE SOUTH ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY. RAKSHA'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE A STRONGER AND HEALTHIER SOUTH ASIAN COMMUNITY THROUGH CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. RAKSHA WORKS TOWARDS HEALING, EMPOWERMENT, AND JUSTICE FOR SOUTH ASIAN SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
18.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
14
Volunteers
56
Highest pay
$111,425, executive dir.

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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

    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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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. $1.5 million spent. RAKSHA, INC. PROVIDES FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES SUCH AS MULTILINGUAL COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, SCATTERED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND OTHER SERVICES TO SURVIVORS. RAKSHA, INC. SOCIAL SERVICES INCLUDE FACE TO FACE COUNSELING,TELEPHONEAND VIRTUAL COUNSELING, FACILITATING AND HOSTING MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS/SESSIONS TRAINING ABOUT WORKING WITH SURVIVORS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT ON RESOURCES FOR SURVIVORS,THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS AS SURVIVORS.IN 2024,RAKSHA SERVED MORE THAN 525 SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND PROVIDED OVER $190,000 IN EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING, FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, LEGAL SERVICES,AND OTHER URGENT NEEDS. SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES WERE ABLE TO STAY SAFELY HOUSED FOR MORE THAN 1400 NIGHTS, ACCESS OVER 7000 MEALS, AND TAKE 320 TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR JOBS, COURT APPOINTMENTS, AND OTHER NECESSARY APPOINTMENTS. ALL OF THIS WAS IN ADDITION TO OUR CORE SERVICES OF PROVIDING 529 HOURS OF SPECIALIZED THERAPY AND THOUSANDS OF HOURS OF ADVOCACY.

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 January 1996.

    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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