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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: October 2025 Expires: October 2027

AshaKiran, Inc.

Standards Not Met
Standards Not Met
3 16 18
(256) 541-8153
Huntsville, AL, 35801-4914
https://www.ashakiranonline.org/
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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 Report
  2. Program Expenses

Finances

  1. Accumulating Funds
  2. Audit Report
  3. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  4. Budget Plan
  5. Truthful Materials
  6. Annual Report
  7. Website Disclosures

Fundraising & Info

  1. Donor Privacy
  2. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  3. Complaints

AshaKiran, Inc. does not meet the following 3 Standards for Charity Accountability:

Standard 3 (Frequency and Attendance of Board Meetings)
An organization shall have a minimum of three evenly spaced meetings per year of the full governing body with a majority in attendance, with face-to-face participation. A conference call of the full board can substitute for one of the three meetings of the governing body. For all meetings, alternative modes of participation are acceptable for those with physical disabilities.

AshaKiran, Inc. does not meet this standard because:

The organization’s board meetings were not evenly spaced throughout its fiscal year.

Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.

AshaKiran, Inc. does not meet this standard because:

The charity's most recent annual report to the public did not include a roster of the charity's Board of Directors or a roster of the officers of the charity's Board of Directors.

Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.

AshaKiran, Inc. does not meet this standard because:

The charity's website, https://www.ashakiranonline.org/, does not provide access to the charity's privacy policy..

AshaKiran, Inc. meets the remaining 14 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
To address crises such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in all communities, by offering services and providing education awareness to enhance understanding and increase prevention.

Year, State Incorporated:
2006, AL

AshaKiran is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization based in northern Alabama whose origins date back to 2006. The organization was incorporated in October of 2006 with the distinct purpose of addressing
domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in underserved communities. At that time, other mainstream agencies struggled to adequately address these victimizations amongst culturally distinct communities.

Over the years, AshaKiran has since expanded its services to include programs that not only address the immediate dangers of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking; but also, the unfortunate circumstances that are the direct result of the victimization such as: re-traumatization, unemployment, and homelessness. Our service platforms seek to provide additional support through our wellness activities, violence prevention initiatives, and aftercare coordination services.

AshaKiran’s direct care services 24-hour crisis line (Ashaline) provides initial contact with the trained trauma-informed care team. The group of direct service staff assists residential and non-residential clients throughout the state to connect and access resources, create safety plans, connect with counseling and therapeutic services, provide transportation, secure temporary and permanent shelter/housing, and all other necessary case management facets for domestic violence survivors.

Recently, our client-focused direct care platform has evolved to include additional trauma-informed care initiatives. The core components of the trauma-informed program provide a physically, emotionally, and mentally safe space to explore options and resources for housing, help clients realize the widespread impact of repeated trauma, and empower clients with the tools to lead healthy and resilient lives.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, AshaKiran, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Program services $1,106,556
Total Program Expenses $1,106,556

Chief Executive
Rasheedah Doss, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Travis Cummings, Board Chairperson

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
City of Huntsville

Board Size
8

Paid Staff Size
16

Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 0.83%

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 AshaKiran, Inc.'s audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Entitled Support $977,233
Contributions $105,626
Earned retention credit $100,733
Unrealized gains (losses) $58,281
Interest and dividends $38,314
Grants $6,000
Other income $2,572
Program fees $263
Total Income $1,289,022

Programs: 91% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 9%

Total Income $1,289,022
Total expenses: $1,220,960
  Program expenses $1,106,556
  Fundraising expenses $9,075
  Administrative expenses $105,329
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $68,062
Beginning Net Assets $2,191,338
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $2,259,400
Total Liabilities $6,228
Total Assets $2,265,628

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Report completed by:
BBB Serving North Alabama