EK KADAM AUR

EIN: 475250637 501(c)(3) International Affairs

HIGHLAND PARK, IL

Total Revenue
$519,240
Total Expenses
$573,868
Total Assets
$243,623
Net Assets
$207,441
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Principal Officer
SATISH TRIPATHI PHD MPH
Phone
6467322090
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

EK KADAM AUR, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $519K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 72% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $574K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

TRANSFORMING LIVES OF UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN THROUGH EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY, HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS, AND CONNECTION WITH A GLOBAL NETWORK OF QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS AND MENTORS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $141,030

ARUNODAYA (SUNRISE) FOR CHILDREN WITH BLINDNESS PROGRAM: THE ARUNODAYA PROGRAM REMAINED OUR FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE IN 2025, FOCUSING ON IDENTIFYING, MENTORING, AND INTEGRATING BLIND CHILDREN FROM...

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ARUNODAYA (SUNRISE) FOR CHILDREN WITH BLINDNESS PROGRAM: THE ARUNODAYA PROGRAM REMAINED OUR FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE IN 2025, FOCUSING ON IDENTIFYING, MENTORING, AND INTEGRATING BLIND CHILDREN FROM UNDERPRIVILEGED BACKGROUNDS INTO MAINSTREAM EDUCATION ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES. NUMBER OF BLIND CHILDREN IN THE PROGRAM: 835 CHILDREN ADMITTED TO SCHOOLS: 706 TEACHERS AND EDUCATORS: 83 VISUALLY IMPAIRED TEAM MEMBERS: 21 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: TRANSITIONED TO A DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITYLED LEARNING MODEL, INTEGRATING SMARTPHONES, SCREEN READERS, AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT LEARNING. STRENGTHENED ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING, ENABLING CHILDREN TO MOVE CONFIDENTLY IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SPACES. IMPLEMENTED PARENT TRAINING AND SENSITIZATION SESSIONS TO SUPPORT HOME- BASED LEARNING AND INDEPENDENCE. TRAINED EDUCATORS AND MENTORS IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION PRACTICES AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TOOLS. ENCOURAGED PARTICIPATION OF CHILDREN IN ACADEMIC, CULTURAL, AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES, STRENGTHENING CONFIDENCE AND INDEPENDENCE. IMPACT: BENEFITED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACROSS 9 STATES, INCLUDING UTTAR PRADESH, ANDHRA PRADESH, MADHYA PRADESH, CHHATTISGARH, WEST BENGAL, MAHARASHTRA, RAJASTHAN, TELANGANA, KARNATAKA, AND HIMACHAL PRADESH.

Program 2
Expenses: $30,220

HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: THE HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CONTINUED TO NURTURE LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION, AND CRITICAL THINKING AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ACROSS INDIA AND NEPAL. WEBINARS...

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HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: THE HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CONTINUED TO NURTURE LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION, AND CRITICAL THINKING AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ACROSS INDIA AND NEPAL. WEBINARS CONDUCTED: 91 MENTORS ENGAGED: 50 STUDENTS BENEFITED: OVER 230 STUDENTS FROM PARTNER SCHOOLS KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: CONDUCTED SESSIONS ON LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION, AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. INTRODUCED STUDENTS TO STEM TOPICS INCLUDING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, CYBERSECURITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. ORGANIZED PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOPS, DEBATES, AND STORYTELLING SESSIONS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS. DELIVERED CAREER GUIDANCE SESSIONS COVERING COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS. CONDUCTED SESSIONS ON MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING TO SUPPORT HOLISTIC STUDENT DEVELOPMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $30,220

NURTURING YOUNG LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (INTERNSHIPS & AMBASSADORS OF CHANGE): THIS PROGRAM CONTINUED TO ENGAGE YOUNG LEADERS AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN RESEARCH, MENTORSHIP, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT...

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NURTURING YOUNG LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (INTERNSHIPS & AMBASSADORS OF CHANGE): THIS PROGRAM CONTINUED TO ENGAGE YOUNG LEADERS AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN RESEARCH, MENTORSHIP, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: ENGAGED INTERNS FROM LEADING GLOBAL INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING HARVARD, MIT, AND NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. SUPPORTED RESEARCH, STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT, AND PROGRAM EVALUATION INITIATIVES YOUTH AMBASSADORS CONDUCTED MENTORSHIP SESSIONS AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS ACROSS PROGRAMS. IMPACT: STRENGTHENED YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR GLOBAL COLLABORATION AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $482,670
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $36,570
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $519,240

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $346,508
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $547,978
Other Expenses $227,360
TOTAL EXPENSES $573,868

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $519,240 $301,989 +0.7%
Expenses $573,868 $328,917 +0.7%
Net Income $-54,628 $-26,928 +1.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
200

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
4
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NAVEEN JHA DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FERNANDO QUEZADA MA DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SATISH TRIPATHI PHD MPH PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PRADEEP AGRAWAL PHD DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$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 $519,240 $573,868 $243,623 $-54,628
2024 $301,989 $328,917 $304,820 $-26,928
2023 $195,060 $240,380 $331,318 $-45,320
2022 No data No data No data No data
2021 $95,601 $52,208 $152,763 $43,393
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