Vidyadhara Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Provide no cost education or facilitate by lending funds to other non profits and deserving students,teachers and schools in underserved communities to underserved and remote villages and locations where Governments cannot offer tuition or is unaffordable by poor communities. Vidyadhara serves such underserved communities world wide.
- Income
- $16,131
- Spending
- $8,022
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 86.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 4
Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
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
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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.
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, 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)
- $3,299 spent. Provided grant to a teacher promoting self less giving to educational institutes, individual rural and needy capable students and teachers via teaching ancient and proven to be successful methods of giving
- $2,416 spent. At the Holiday Mixer, hosted a special gettogether to support women artisans with disabilities in Rwanda. We showcased handwoven baskets and shared the inspiring stories of the women behind them, alongside a video to educate the local community about our work abroad. Guests had the opportunity to learn about the cultural traditions and adaptive techniques that make each piece unique. Proceeds from the event are reinvested in skills training and educational programs, empowering these women to grow their craft, gain economic independence, and contribute to their communities. By connecting local supporters with global artisans, the Holiday Mixer fostered cross-cultural understanding and highlighted the impact of inclusive economic and educational initiatives. Donations Received: $7,699.61 Expenses: $2,415.87
- $2,307 spent. In 2025, our project achieved two key milestones. We provided a $620 grant to an NGO in Rwanda, supporting over 80 women with disabilities, many of whom have been affected by polio, the Rwanda genocide, or conditions such as missing limbs or visual/hearing impairments. The grant was used to fund educational initiatives, specifically enabling the women to learn basket weaving. This funding allowed instructors to purchase high-quality materials, empowering the women to refine their craft. This initiative is particularly important in a region where individuals with disabilities often face stigma and discrimination. By showcasing the products they created, we were able to enhance their self-esteem and confidence, helping them feel recognized as active, contributing members of society. In total, we provided over 3,600 hours of work and training in basket weaving.
Source: Form 990 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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