Bangladesh Christian School Sponsorship of America Bcss of
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
BENEVOLENT, CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION WITH THE PURPOSE OF AID, RELIEF, CARE, SUPPORT AND EDUCATION OF ORPHANED, NEGLECTED AND IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN BANGLADESH.
- Income
- $760,323
- Spending
- $930,532
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 3.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 4
- Highest pay
- $69,685, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no 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.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 June 30, 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)
- $653,740 spent. Provide for the emotional, physical, spiritual and educational needs of orphaned or abandoned children in Bangladesh. The children are raised in a setting that is safe, clean, bright and nurturing. Bangla Hope assumes responsibility for all of the childs needs, including durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, orthodontia and even surgery for issues impacting health and quality of life. The children are provided enrichment activities such as music lessons and computer training. If the child has the desire and capacity to pursue a college, vocational or post-high school education, a sponsor(s) may be identified who may provide a portion of, or all, of the funds and resources to make that happen.
- $151,074 spent. Provide the tuition costs for elementary students in eleven schools located in five geographical areas around Bangladesh. Provide for tuition and other educational costs for secondary and college students in accredited boarding institutions in Bangladesh.
- $1,701 spent. A small handicraft industry providing safe, and respectable employment for impoverished women in Bangladesh to enable them to provide for the basic needs for their families. This program has helped many impoverished women transition back into the workforce and adds to a more productive life. The program is considered supplementary or transitional, and is not intended as long term or lifetime career or employment.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 2025.
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 March 2002.
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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