CHEMISTS WITHOUT BORDERS

EIN: 141984379 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

CLOVERDALE, CA

Total Revenue
$11,727
Total Expenses
$10,801
Total Assets
$10,545
Net Assets
$10,545
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
RAMIN SEDEHI
Phone
6102123770
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CHEMISTS WITHOUT BORDERS, founded in 2005, is a micro nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $12K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $11K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

CHEMISTS WITHOUT BORDERS IS A GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE SOLUTIONS THAT EMPOWER COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVE OVERALL WELL-BEING. OUR STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK IS: SERVICE - DEVELOPING, FACILITATING, AND DELIVERING HIGH-IMPACT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF AND EMPOWER THE COMMUNITIES WE SUPPORT CONNECTION - BUILDING AND NURTURING PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS AND BEING A CONDUIT FOR CONNECTING WITH INSTITUTIONS, COMMUNITIES, NGOS, CHEMISTS, AND OTHER SCIENTISTS. EDUCATION - EXPANDING THE HUMAN CAPACITY AND CAPABILITIES THROUGH DEVELOPING AND CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, MENTORING, AND ADVANCING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE AMONG COMMUNITIES. INNOVATION - CONCEIVING AND IMPLEMENTING SOLUTIONS, IN CONCERT WITH ALL STAKEHOLDERS, BY INCORPORATING NATURAL AND SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES TO MAXIMIZE IMPACT AND OPTIMIZE AVAILABLE RESOURCES ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER AND QUALITY EDUCATION ARE FUNDAMENTAL HUMANITARIAN CHALLENGES. THESE CHALLENGES DISPROPORTION

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,507

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HIMALAYAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN NEPAL (HTCDN), CWB HAS BEEN ENGAGED IN DEVELOPING PROGRAMMING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS (ALL PROGRAMS ARE IN-DEVELOPMENT STAGE. THE...

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HIMALAYAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN NEPAL (HTCDN), CWB HAS BEEN ENGAGED IN DEVELOPING PROGRAMMING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS (ALL PROGRAMS ARE IN-DEVELOPMENT STAGE. THE NUMBERS CITED ARE AT FULL PROGRAM MATURATION): A. ADULT EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING (50-100 PEOPLE ANNUALLY) O DEVELOPMENT OF ADULT LITERACY AND FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS O PRACTICAL SCIENCE EDUCATION RELEVANT TO DAILY LIFE O COMMUNITY LEARNING WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON HEALTH, SANITATION, NUTRITION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS O STRENGTHENING LOCAL CAPACITY FOR PEER-TO-PEER TEACHING AND LEARNING B. SCIENCE-BASED QUALITY-OF-LIFE INTERVENTIONS (4-5 SCHOOLS IMPACTING HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS ANNUALLY) O COMMUNITY EDUCATION ON SAFE WATER PRACTICES AND HYGIENE O ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION O PRACTICAL, LOCALLY ADAPTABLE APPROACHES TO IMPROVING HOUSEHOLD AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING C. CAPACITY BUILDING AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE (5 VILLAGES AND ASSOCIATED COMMUNITIES ANNUALLY) O TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR LOCAL EDUCATORS AND FACILITATORS O EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE, IDEAS, AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES O COLLABORATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY-CENTERED LEARNING MODELS D. LIVELIHOOD AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (100-200 FAMILIES ANNUALLY) O SCIENCE-INFORMED APPROACHES TO STRENGTHENING LOCAL LIVELIHOODS O PRACTICAL SKILLS TRAINING THAT SUPPORTS ECONOMIC RESILIENCE O SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY INITIATIVES THAT ENHANCE SELF-RELIANCE E. VOLUNTEER AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT (4-5 SCHOOLS ANNUALLY) O OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESPONSIBLE VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION O SUPPORT FOR STUDENT-LED SERVICE LEARNING INITIATIVES O CULTURAL AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE THAT RESPECTS LOCAL LEADERSHIP AND PRIORITIES

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,727
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $11,727

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,507
Other Expenses $10,801
TOTAL EXPENSES $10,801

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $11,727 $8,929 +0.3%
Expenses $10,801 $13,921 -0.2%
Net Income $926 $-4,992 -1.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
12

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ACHAL GARG CHAIRPERSON 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONDA L GROSSE DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROLANDE R HODEL DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAY KRONQUIST DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANAGI BALACHANDRA SECRETARY 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SAYANTI BASU CFO 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
RAMIN SEDEHI PRESIDENT & 25.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $11,727 $10,801 $10,545 $926
2024 $8,929 $13,921 $9,619 $-4,992
2023 $5,001 $10,675 $14,611 $-5,674
2019 $9,299 $17,769 $2,375 $-8,470
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