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India Philanthropy Alliance Association

EIN 92-1551709 · Dover, DE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE INDIA PHILANTHROPY ALLIANCE (IPA) IS A NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO ACCELERATING THE SCALE AND IMPACT OF PRIVATE AMERICAN PHILANTHROPY TO BENEFIT SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA.

Income
$673,685
Spending
$592,343
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
8.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
3
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$105,040, deputy director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $382,838 spent. INDIA GIVING DAY - INDIA GIVING DAY (IGD) IS A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN THAT WAS LAUNCHED ON MARCH 2, 2023, AND IS NOW ESTABLISHED AS AN ANNUAL TRADITION. HELD ANNUALLY, IT ENCOURAGES THE INDIAN AMERICAN DIASPORA AND OTHERS IN THE U.S. TO COME TOGETHER TO GIVE GENEROUSLY TO MEET INDIA'S VITAL HUMAN AND SOCIAL NEEDS. IN ITS INAUGURAL YEAR, 25 NONPROFITS PARTICIPATED IN IGD AS LISTED ORGANIZATIONS ELIGIBLE FOR DONATIONS THROUGH ITS ONLINE PLATFORM. ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED NONPROFITS WORKING IN PROGRAMS IN HEALTH, LIVELIHOODS, EDUCATION, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER AREAS. IGD RAISED $1,376,262 IN 2023, AND $5,543,837 IN 2024. THE IGD CAMPAIGN IS LED BY AN EXPERIENCED STEERING COMMITTEE OF NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS FROM MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS.
  2. $32,312 spent. YOUTH ESSAY COMPETITION - IPA INTRODUCED THE YOUTH ESSAY COMPETITION AS A CATALYST TO FOSTER PHILANTHROPIC THINKING AND ACTION AMONG YOUTH. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR IPA TO ENGAGE AND CHANNEL BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS TOWARDS SOCIAL AND CHARITABLE CAUSES, AND TO GENERATE NEW AND VIBRANT IDEAS TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO INDIA'S SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. IN THEIR ESSAYS, STUDENTS SELECT THE ISSUE THEY BELIEVE TO BE MOST IMPORTANT TO DEFINE WAYS WE CAN ALL BE PART OF THE SOLUTION, AS MAHATMA GANDHI ADVOCATES. THE WINNERS ARE INVITED TO PRESENT AT A NATIONAL GATHERING OF BUSINESS LEADERS, PHILANTHROPISTS, AND NONPROFIT EXECUTIVES AT A HIGH-IMPACT PHILANTHROPY SUMMIT HELD IN THE FALL. THEY ARE ALSO INVITED TO DIRECT A GRANT TO THE CHARITY OF THEIR CHOICE.
  3. $32,544 spent. NON-PROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING - IPA FACILITATES NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING THROUGH VARIOUS TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR BOARD MEMBERS, STAFF, OR VOLUNTEERS FROM ITS NETWORK OF NONPROFIT, PHILANTHROPIC, AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO MOBILIZING PEOPLE AND FUNDING IN THE UNITED STATES (AND ELSEWHERE) TO FOSTER DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA. THESE MIGHT BE LEADERSHIP MEETINGS, ANNUAL RETREATS, TRAINING WEBINARS, AND TOWN HALLS ON ISSUES OF COMMON INTEREST TO LEADERS. WE ALSO ORGANIZE WEBINARS AS PART OF OUR "CRITICAL DIALOGUES" SERIES ON TOPICS OF INTEREST TO THE COMMUNITY. THE IPA ALSO PROVIDES BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES ON YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND OFFERS CUSTOMIZED GUIDANCE AND COACHING TO SUPPORT NETWORK ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD AND STRENGTHEN CAPACITY IN FUNDRAISING AND MANAGEMENT.
  4. $47,945 spent. PUBLIC EDUCATION, YOUTH ENGAGEMENT, & TECHNOLOGY FOR DEVELOPMENT - IPA'S TECHNOLOGY IN DEVELOPMENT GROUP ENABLES NONPROFITS TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY, DPI (DIGITAL PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE) AND AI FOR HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN INDIA.

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 March 2023.

    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.

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