You deserve to know exactly where your money goes. Here is how the Nivaran Foundation ensures every contribution reaches the communities that need it most.
When you donate to the Nivaran Foundation, you are trusting us with resources that carry real weight. We take that trust seriously. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 41-2656587), we hold ourselves to the highest standards of financial accountability, and we make it easy for anyone to verify our status and track how funds are used.
Verify Us Yourself
We encourage every donor and prospective supporter to independently confirm our legitimacy before giving. You can verify our tax-exempt status directly through the
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search
using our EIN: 41-2656587. We are a federally recognized 501(c)(3) organization, which means your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Where Your Money Goes: A Transparent Breakdown
We allocate funds with a clear priority: maximizing direct impact on the ground in Nepal. Here is exactly how every dollar is distributed:
85% to Programs: The vast majority of every dollar funds healthcare delivery through Project Sanjeevani and education initiatives through Project Vidya. This covers medical teams, supplies, camp logistics, teacher training, and school infrastructure across 52 districts in Nepal.
10% to Administration: Lean operational costs that keep our teams coordinated between our Boston, Massachusetts headquarters and our Kathmandu office.
5% to Fundraising: A minimal investment in outreach that allows us to grow our donor base and sustain long-term programs.
For context, the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance recommends that nonprofits spend at least 65% on program activities. At 85%, we exceed that benchmark significantly.
Real Numbers, Real Impact
Accountability is not just about how we handle money. It is about demonstrating measurable outcomes. Under Phase I of Project Sanjeevani, we are executing 304 health camps across 5 provinces, targeting 61,200 patients with an $18 million budget. Our 24 technical medical teams deliver eye care, dental services, ENT treatment, general medicine, and lab testing to communities that have never had access to these services.
Every camp generates detailed records: the number of patients screened, diagnoses made, treatments provided, and referrals issued. This data feeds into our quarterly impact reports, which we share with donors and publish on our website.
How We Report Back to You
Transparency is a practice, not a slogan. Here is what we commit to:
Annual Financial Reports: Published each fiscal year with full revenue and expenditure breakdowns, available on our website.
Quarterly Impact Updates: Detailed progress reports on active health camps and education programs, including patient counts, districts covered, and milestones reached.
Donor Receipts: Every contribution receives a formal tax-deductible receipt with our EIN for your records.
Open Communication: Our team responds to donor inquiries directly. Reach us at
partnerships@nivaranfoundation.org
with any questions about fund allocation or program outcomes.
Hold Us to Our Word
We believe donors should be skeptical, ask questions, and demand evidence. That is not a burden to us. It is the standard we set for ourselves. If you want to see exactly how your contribution is being used, we will show you. If you want to visit a health camp or review financial documents, we welcome the conversation.
The communities we serve across Nepal's most underserved districts cannot afford for a single dollar to be wasted. Neither can we. That is why accountability is not a section on our website. It is the operating principle behind every decision we make.
Ready to support healthcare and education in Nepal with full confidence in where your money goes? Make a donation today or contact our team to learn more.
Distance is the disease. Your support helps us bring healthcare and education to communities where access still depends on geography.
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