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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: November 2024 Expires: November 2026

Dalit Solidarity

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

PO Box 178995
San Diego, CA, 92177-8995

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

Dalit Solidarity meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Dalit Solidarity is committed to the principles of justice and equality for all Indians, regardless of caste, race, gender or religion. This commitment is expressed by providing access to quality health care and education, by making economic opportunities available for India's poorest citizens, and by working to protect human rights.

Year, State Incorporated:
2019, PA

Dalit Solidarity works for the empowerment of Dalits through whatever means available. We tirelessly advocate for their rights and lobbying for their cause. We have concrete measures to support the education of children, vocational training for the school dropouts and social & developmental projects for widows and the marginalized. We work in the States of Tamil Nadu and in Sri Lanka.

For the year ended June 30, 2023, Dalit Solidarity's program expenses were:

St. Patrick's Academy $260,047
St Theresa School $100,671
Pastoral Project $63,055
Tuition and Scholarships $60,921
Charity Outreach $52,316
Health Care Programs $9,000
Women's Empowerment $8,000
Total Program Expenses $554,009

Chief Executive
Benjamin Chinnappan, President

Chair of the Board
Mr. Vincent Thiag, Board Chairperson

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
6

Paid Staff Size
0

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Grant proposals, Internet

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 0.35%

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 Dalit Solidarity's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions $619,093
Total Income $619,093

Programs: 98% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 2%

Total Income $619,093
Total expenses: $567,778
  Program expenses $554,009
  Fundraising expenses $2,171
  Administrative expenses $11,597
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $51,315
Beginning Net Assets $45,258
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $96,572
Total Liabilities $0
Total Assets $96,572

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Report completed by:
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest