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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: December 2023 Expires: December 2025

Vellore Christian Medical College Foundation, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

475 Riverside Drive
New York, NY, 10115-0071

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Vellore Christian Medical College Foundation, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The Vellore CMC Foundation’s mission is serve in an ambassadorship role and to raise funds for the benefit of the Christian Medical College & Hospital in Vellore, India; tp support US-based CMC alumni and other medical scholars; and preserve the legacy of CMC Vellore founder, Dr. Ida S. Scudder.

Year, State Incorporated:
1948, NY

It strives to always foster mutually beneficial partnerships and drive transformational investments that fuel growth and healing. Our priorities fall into the following areas: Supporting Research at CMC. Supporting Advanced Education at CMC. Funding Major Capital Projects at CMC. Supporting Compassionate Care at CMC. Connecting CMC Alumni in North America with its Alma Mater and also with the global CMC community. Keeping the legacy of our founder, Dr. Ida S. Scudder alive and accessible to all. Providing sound Stewardship of donor funds and invested assets.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, Vellore Christian Medical College Foundation, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Programs $4,471,011
Total Program Expenses $4,471,011

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Not disclosed

Board Size
26

Paid Staff Size
5

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 4.68%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Vellore Christian Medical College Foundation, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Source of Funds
Contributions $3,998,680
Government Grants $635,868
Investment Earnings $343,752
Special Events $87,786
Investment Loss $-1,451,168
Total Income $3,614,918

Programs: 91% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 5%

Total Income $3,614,918
Total expenses: $4,939,470
  Program expenses $4,471,011
  Fundraising expenses $220,889
  Administrative expenses $247,570
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-1,324,552
Beginning Net Assets $11,114,243
Other Changes In Net Assets $-343,752
Ending Net Assets $9,445,939
Total Liabilities $289,559
Total Assets $9,735,498

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