Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

Nandalala Mission of California Inc

EIN 77-0469877 · Santa Clara, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our Mission is dedicated to nurturing children's fullest potential through educational, cultural, physical, and service-oriented activities.

Income
$104,337
Spending
$49,331
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
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

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

Governance

Weak: 41 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $2,291 spent. The power of group worship needs to be experienced in order to feel its impact! Since its inception, Nandalala Mission has organized spiritual events aimed at bringing the community together several times a year. While preserving cultural traditions and art forms, these programs also expose children to diverse experiences and provide adults a place to form spiritual connections. In today's frenzied world, these activities provide the individual a sustained period of respite to recharge and develop positive attributes such as courage, hope, perseverance, and wisdom to face life's daily challenges.
  2. $9,790 spent. Nandalala Mission draws inspiration from a branch of our parent organization in India, Nandalala Medical Foundation, that has expanded its preventive care services to thousands of villagers. Our recent programs in Health & Wellness are geared toward bringing health and wellness experts into our communities to raise awareness of well being and mindfulness. A healthy mind and body work in unison to propel an individual to achieve their fullest potential, and Nandalala Mission strives to inculcate healthy habits in children from a very young age.
  3. $7,095 spent. Just as Nandalala Mission's Matruseva program addresses a child's hunger for food, our educational programs extend the gift of learning to satisfy their hunger for knowledge. Our programs ensure students entering K-12 or college are well-supported with educational materials for personal use or for their schools and teachers.
  4. $25,802 spent. Other programs and aid including but not limited to toy drives, food pantry drives and hurricane disaster relief assistance.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.