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The Aasha Foundation

EIN 86-1151901 · Reno, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ENRICHING THE LIVES OF GIRLS LIVING IN ORPHANAGES AND SHELTERS IN SOUTHEASTASIA.

Income
$167,996
Spending
$166,220
Reserves
12.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

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

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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. $82,494 spent. EDUCATION PROGRAM - AASHA PROVIDES THE FUNDING FOR GIRLS LIVING INORPHANGES AND SHELTERS TO ATTEND PRIVATE SCHOOLS FOR K-12. AASHA FUNDING INCLUDES SCHOOL FEES, AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING, AND SUPPLIES (UNIFORMS, BAGS, SHOES AND RAIN GEAR). AASHA ALSO PROVIDES THE FUNDING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, INCLUDING VOCATIONAL TRAINING, COLLEGE TUITION, COLLEGE HOUSING AND LIVING EXPENSES.
  2. $38,926 spent. HEALTH AND WELL-BEING PROGRAM - AASHA PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF GIRLS LIVING IN ORPHANAGES AND SHELTERS. AASHA FUNDING INCLUDES BASIC PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE SUCH AS YEARLY DENTAL EXAMS, EYE EXAMS, EYEGLASSES AND PHYSICALS. AASHA FUNDING ALSO INCLUDES PHYSICAL WELL BEING PROGRAMS FOR YOGA AND BASKETBALL CLASS. IN ADDITION AASHA PROVIDES FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE, INCLUDING COUNSELING, THERAPY, AND MEDICATION AS NEEDED. FINALLY, AASHA PROVIDES GIRLS WITH "PERSONAL ESSENTIALS" INCLUDING DEODORANT AND FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO ADDRESS PERSONAL HYGIENE AND COMFORT.
  3. $21,702 spent. LIFE SKILLS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS - AASHA PROVIDES FUNDING FOR ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS LIVING IN ORPHANAGES AND SHELTERS TO INTERACT IN PUBLIC SOCIAL SETTINGS AND ENJOY SIMILAR LIFE EXPERIENCES AS THEIR MIDDLE-CLASS PEERS. LIFE SKILLS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE OVERNIGHT TRIPS, OUTINGS FOR SHOPPING, TO RESTAURANTS, AND TO THE MOVIES. ACTIVITIES ALSO INCLUDE CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS WITH CAKES, CANDLES AND SMALL PARTIES.
  4. $16,794 spent. HORIZONS PROGRAM - AASHA PROVIDES FUNDING FOR ACTIVITIES THAT HELP PREPAREYOUNG WOMEN TO BECOME EMPLOYED, SELF SUFFICIENT AND FINANCIALLYINDEPENDENT. THE HORIZONS PROGRAM INCLUDES SUMMER INTERNSHIPS ANDASSOCIATED COSTS SUCH AS TRANSPORTTAION, TRAVEL AND PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING. AASHA FUNDING ALSO INCLUDES "LIFE LAUNCH" COSTS, SUCH AS BROKER FEES, DEPOSITS AND HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS FOR THE FIRST APARTMENTS FOR YOUNG WOMEN AS THEY START THEIR CAREERS.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 March 2007.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: The Foundation (Houston, TX), EIN 92-0742101. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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