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N Bethesda MD | IRS ruling year: 1988 | EIN: 52-1555563
IDRF's mission is to empower marginalized people with skills, services and infrastructure grounded in sustainable development. We provide support for programs that i ... (More)
IDRF's mission is to empower marginalized people with skills, services and infrastructure grounded in sustainable development. We provide support for programs that improve education, healthcare, women empowerment, governance, and eco-friendly livelihoods at grass-roots level in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Moreover, IDRF converts natural disasters into opportunities for long-term development of the affected communities. Our programs are implemented by carefully-vetted and experienced local NGOs. (Less)
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This charity's score is 94%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 80% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
We recognize that not all metrics and beacons equally predict a charity’s success. The percentage each beacon contributes to the organization’s overall rating depends on the number of beacons an organization has earned.
Use the tool below to select different beacons to see how the weighting shifts when only one, two, or three beacons are earned.
| Date Published | Form 990 FYE | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
| Rating Version: 2.1 | |||
| 4/1/2021 | 2019 | 94.60 | |
| 12/1/2019 | 2018 | 99.13 | |
| 12/21/2018 | 2017 | 98.23 | |
| 3/1/2018 | 2016 | 100.00 | |
| 5/1/2017 | 2015 | 98.23 | |
| 6/1/2016 | 2014 | 98.23 | |
| Rating Version: 2.0 | |||
| 7/1/2015 | 2013 | 99.75 | |
| 11/1/2013 | 2012 | 93.07 | |
| 7/1/2013 | 2011 | 85.96 |  |
| 12/20/2012 | 2011 | 69.81 |  |
This organization received multiple star ratings within this fiscal year, due to an update to its Accountability and Transparency data and/or the receipt of an amended Form 990. | |||
| 2/1/2012 | 2010 | 65.12 | |
| 9/20/2011 | 2009 | 63.50 | |
| Rating Version: 1.0 | |||
| 2/1/2011 | 2008 | 76.28 |  |
| 5/1/2009 | 2007 | 80.07 | |
The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for India Development and Relief Fund, Inc. (IDRF) is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
India Development and Relief Fund, Inc. (IDRF) has earned a 95% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2019, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has these governance practices in place.
Sources Include: IRS Form 990
| Independent Voting Board Members ... (More) The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters. Our analysts check the Form 990 to determine if the independent Board members are a voting majority and also at least five in number. (Less) | |
| No Material Diversion of Assets ... (More) A diversion of assets – any unauthorized conversion or use of the organization's assets other than for the organization's authorized purposes, including but not limited to embezzlement or theft – can seriously call into question a charity's financial integrity. We check the charity's last two Forms 990 to see if the charity has reported any diversion of assets. If the charity does report a diversion, then we check to see if it complied with the Form 990 instructions by describing what happened and its corrective action. This metric will be assigned to one of the following categories:
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| Audited Financials Prepared by Independent Accountant ... (More) Audited financial statements provide important information about financial accountability and accuracy. They should be prepared by an independent accountant with oversight from an audit committee. (It is not necessary that the audit committee be a separate committee. Often at smaller charities, it falls within the responsibilities of the finance committee or the executive committee.) The committee provides an important oversight layer between the management of the organization, which is responsible for the financial information reported, and the independent accountant, who reviews the financials and issues an opinion based on its findings. We check the charity's Form 990 reporting to see if it meets this criteria.
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| Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From Related Parties ... (More) Making loans to related parties such as key officers, staff, or Board members, is not standard practice in the sector as it may divert the charity's funds away from its charitable mission and can lead to real and perceived conflict-of-interest problems. This practice is discouraged by sector trade groups which point to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act when they call for charities to refrain from making loans to directors and executives. And the IRS is concerned enough with the practice that it requires charities to disclose on their Form 990 any loans to or from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and other "disqualified persons." Furthermore, some state laws go so far as to prohibit loans to board members and officers. And although employees and trustees are permitted to make loans to charities, this practice can also result in real and/or perceived conflict of interest problems for the charity. Furthermore, it is problematic because it is an indicator that the organization is not financially secure. (Less) | |
| Documents Board Meeting Minutes ... (More) An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference. Charities are not required to make their Board meeting minutes available to the public. As such, we are not able to review and critique their minutes. For this performance metric, we are checking to see if the charity reports on its Form 990 that it does keep those minutes. In the future, we will also track and rate whether or not a charity keeps minutes for its committee meetings. (Less) | |
| Distributes 990 to Board Before Filing ... (More) Providing copies of the Form to the governing body in advance of filing is considered a best practice, as it allows for thorough review by the individuals charged with overseeing the organization. The Form 990 asks the charity to disclose whether or not it has followed this best practice. If the charity has not distributed its Form 990 to the board before filing, then we deduct 4 points from its Accountability and Transparency score. (Less) | |
| Does not Compensate Board Members ... (More) The IRS requires that any compensation paid to members of the charity's governing body be listed on the Form 990. Furthermore, all members of the governing body need to be listed whether or not they are compensated. It is not unusual for some members of the board to have compensation listed. The executive director of the organization frequently has a seat on the board, for instance, and is compensated for being a full time staff member. However, it is rare for a charity to compensate individuals only for serving on its Board of Directors. Although this sort of board compensation is not illegal, it is not considered a best practice. (Less) | |
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990, or for some metrics on the charity's website, that the organization has these policies in place.
Sources Include: IRS Form 990 and organization's website
| Conflict of Interest ... (More) Such a policy protects the organization, and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer or director of the organization. Charities are not required to share their conflict of interest policies with the public. Although we can not evaluate the substance of its policy, we can tell you if the charity has one in place based on the information it reports on its Form 990. If the charity does not have a Conflict of Interest policy, then we deduct 4 points from its Accountability and Transparency score. (Less) | |
| Whistleblower ... (More) This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report any financial mismanagement. Here we are reporting on the existence of a policy as reported by the charity on its Form 990. (Less) | |
| Records Retention and Destruction ... (More) Such a policy establishes guidelines for handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promotes data integrity. Here we are reporting on the existence of a policy as reported by the charity on its Form 990. If the charity does not have a Records Retention and Destruction Policy, then we deduct 4 points from its Accountability and Transparency score. (Less) | |
| CEO Compensation Process ... (More) This process indicates that the organization has a documented policy that it follows year after year. The policy should indicate that an objective and independent review process of the CEO's compensation has been conducted which includes benchmarking against comparable organizations. We check to be sure that the charity has reported on its Form 990 its process for determining its CEO pay. (Less) | |
| Donor Privacy ... (More) Donors can be reluctant to contribute to a charity when their name, address, or other basic information may become part of donor lists that are exchanged or sold, resulting in an influx of charitable solicitations from other organizations. Our analysts check the charity's website to see if the organization has a donor privacy policy in place and what it does and does not cover. Privacy policies are assigned to one of the following categories:
The privacy policy must be specific to donor information. A general website policy which references "visitor" or "user" personal information will not suffice. A policy that refers to donor information collected on the website is also not sufficient as the policy must be comprehensive and applicable to both online and offline donors. The existence of a privacy policy of any type does not prohibit the charity itself from contacting the donor for informational, educational, or solicitation purposes. (Less) | |
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990, or for some metrics on the charity's website, that the organization makes this information easily accessible.
Sources Include: IRS Form 990 and organization's website
| CEO Salary Listed on 990 ... (More) Charities are required to list their CEO's name and compensation on the Form 990. Our analysts check to be sure that the charities complied with the Form 990 instructions and included this information in their filing. (Less) | |
| Board of Directors Listed on Website ... (More) Our analysts check to see if the charity lists Board members on its website. Publishing this information enables donors and other stakeholders to ascertain the make up of the charity's governing body. This enables stakeholders to report concerns to the Board. Charity Navigator does not cross-check the Board members listed on the website with that reported on the Form 990, because the latter often isn't available until more than a year after the charity's fiscal year ends. In that time, the charity's Board members may have changed, and the charity typically reflects those more recent changes on the website. (Less) | |
| Key Staff Listed on Website ... (More) It is important for donors and other stakeholders to know who runs the organization day-to-day. Charity Navigator does not cross-check the leadership listed on the website with that reported on the Form 990 because the latter often isn't available until more than a year after the charity's fiscal year ends. In that time, the charity's leadership may have changed and the charity typically reflects those more recent changes on the website. In other words, since the Form 990 isn't especially timely, it can not be used to verify the leadership information published on the charity's site. (Less) | |
| Audited Financial Statements Listed on Website ... (More) We check the charity's website to see if it has published its audited financial statements for the fiscal year represented by the most recently filed IRS Form 990. It is important for donors to have easy access to this financial report to help determine if the organization is managing its financial resources well. We currently rate charities on whether or not they publish their audit on their website. (Less) | |
| Form 990 Available on Website ... (More) We check the charity's website to see if it has published its most recently filed IRS Form 990 (a direct link to the charity's 990 on an external site is sufficient). It is important for donors to have easy access to this financial report to help determine if the organization is managing its financial resources well. (Less) | |
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 0.10% - 10/10 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 0.10% - 10/10 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990).
Part of our goal in rating the financial performance of charities is to help donors assess the financial capacity and sustainability of a charity. As do organizations in other sectors, charities must be mindful of their management of total liabilites in relation to their total assets. This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and or long term sustainability. Dividing a charity's total liabilities by its total assets yields this percentage.
Source: IRS Form 990
Working Capital Ratio - 1.41 years - 10/10 ptsWorking Capital Ratio - 1.41 years - 10/10 pts
Determines how long a charity could sustain its level of spending using its net available assets, or working capital, as reported on its most recently filed Form 990. We include in a charity's working capital unrestricted and temporarily restricted net assets, and exclude permanently restricted net assets. Dividing these net available assets in the most recent year by a charity's average total expenses, yields the working capital ratio. We calculate the charity's average total expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Fundraising Efficiency - $0.00 - 10/10 ptsFundraising Efficiency - $0.00 - 10/10 pts
The amount spent to raise $1 in charitable contributions. To calculate a charity's fundraising efficiency, we divide its average fundraising expenses by the average total contributions it receives. We calculate the charity's average expenses and average contributions over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Administrative Expense Ratio - 4.30% - 10/10 ptsAdministrative Expense Ratio - 4.30% - 10/10 pts
As reported by charities on their IRS Form 990, this measure reflects what percent of its total budget a charity spends on overhead, administrative staff and associated costs, and organizational meetings. Dividing a charity's average administrative expenses by its average total functional expenses yields this percentage. We calculate the charity's average expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Fundraising Expense Ratio - 0.80% - 10/10 ptsFundraising Expense Ratio - 0.80% - 10/10 pts
This measure reflects what a charity spends to raise money. Fundraising expenses can include campaign printing, publicity, mailing, and staffing and costs incurred in soliciting donations, memberships, and grants. Dividing a charity's average fundraising expenses by its average total functional expenses yields this percentage. We calculate the charity's average expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 94.80% - 10/10 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 94.80% - 10/10 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s).
This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver. Dividing a charity's average program expenses by its average total functional expenses yields this percentage. We calculate the charity's average expenses over its three most recent fiscal years.
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Growth - 1.37% - 2.37/10 ptsProgram Expense Growth - 1.37% - 2.37/10 pts
Organizations that demonstrate consistent annual growth in program expenses are able to outpace inflation and thus sustain their programs year to year. These organizations also supply givers with greater confidence by maintaining broad public support for their programs. We compute the average annual growth of program expenses using the following formula: [(Yn/Y0)(1/n)]-1, where Y0 is a charity's program expenses in the first year of the interval analyzed, Yn is the charity's program expenses in the most recent year, and n is the interval of years passed between Y0 and Yn.
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are this organizations key compensated staff members as identified by our analysts. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Vinod Prakash, President
$0 (0.00% of Total Expenses)
Current CEO and Board Chair can be found in the Leadership & Adaptability report below.
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2019
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Supplying money, goods or services to the poor (BMF activity code: 560)
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (India Development and Relief Fund, Inc. (IDRF)) or EIN (521555563) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
India Development and Relief Fund, Inc. (IDRF) reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Revenue
Administrative Capacity
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
As soon as the Indian government announced a complete lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID, we started fundraising for the migrant/daily wage-earning workers who started returning home. Our Board & staff reached out to donors through phone/video calls, mass appeals & social media. Donations started pouring in from benevolent donors & we were able to raise more funds than our targets! Due to the pandemic, our office did not shut down & all operations were moved online. We sent grants in terms of amount & frequency to support programs for struggling families. Our team is working tirelessly to keep in contact with our ground partners & get updates regarding the relief programs. During an exceptional emergency like COVID, we provided help in the USA. We joined hands with 20 organizations in the DC metro area to help communities. Our ground staff worked on phones & Zoom to coordinate, organize & mobilize volunteers to distribute free groceries to 15,800 families at 36 Grab & Go events
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
IDRF has moved all operations online & Board meets every two weeks. Volunteers are mobilized & trained online. As we adapt to new circumstances, we are continuing to serve the marginalized. We are modifying the progs as per the exceptionally challenging circumstances. Some examples: We continued to provide Mobile Clinics & also spread awareness & preventive measures about COVID. One partner was unable to operate the centers where they prepared meals for malnourished children in hilly villages. Determined to provide meals to 300+ children, the team started supplying uncooked food items to the villages on foot so that parents could cook & feed children. Several of our partners that run schools for underprivileged children are conducting online classes. The NGO teams have prepared educational kits and distributed them to children. We desilt ponds in villages to provide a safe water supply for household consumption. During COVID we employed needy villagers to provide them with work.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
Since March 2020, we moved IDRF operations online. The staff started reaching out to partners in India on phone & Zoom to plan relief progs for those affected by lockdowns. Our team coordinated on phone the distribution of kits to migrant workers returning. We provided 10,000+ grocery kits to, medicines & PPEs to medical staff & patients. Volunteers were mobilized to provide food & hygiene items to thousands of migrant workers at the checkpoints on their journey back home. During an exceptional emergency like COVID, we provided help in USA. We joined hands with 20 organizations in DC metro area to help communities. Our ground staff worked on phones & Zoom to coordinate, organize & mobilize volunteers to distribute free groceries to 15,800 families at 36 Grab & Go events. Inspired by our work other organizations provided in-kind donations to IDRF. Montgomery County Council, MD awarded a citation to IDRF for its commendable relief work done during pandemic to serve diverse communities.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
IDRF did not shut down even for a day due to COVID at all. Rather as soon as the pandemic began we moved all operations online seamlessly. Our staff is working virtually more now and will continue to do so. Earlier we kept in touch with our field partners through phone calls and emails, but now we have also started using video calling platforms like Google Meet and Zoom, which we will continue to do. We started using social media more rigorously during the pandemic to fundraise, conduct online events, share our programs & updates with our donors. We will continue to use social media for our future fundraisers, events and remaining in touch with the donors. IDRF’s Board made changes to certain policies during the pandemic. To make it more convenient for our donors, we now accept donations for USA-based 501 (c) (3) organizations through IDRF. The donors who want to donate to tax-exempt organizations in the USA can donate to IDRF and we take care of all the procedures thereon.
Not Currently Scored
India Development and Relief Fund, Inc. (IDRF) cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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India Development and Relief Fund, Inc. (IDRF) reported its largest program on its FY 2019 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
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Development Assistance
India Development and Relief Fund, Inc. (IDRF) has earned a 80% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - UnscoredConstituent Feedback - Data Available - Unscored
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. However, it did not respond to one or more survey questions, and therefore is not eligible for a score on this metric. (View our beacon methodology.) Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Note: The organization responded that it is not collecting feedback.
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
Note: The organization reported that it is not using feedback.
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
Note: The organization responded that it does not share feedback.
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Note: The organization reported no challenges faced.
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
Note: The organization did not respond to this question.
Equity Practices - Data Available - 80/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 80/100 pts
100% of beacon score
This organization's score of 80 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 3 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (1/7) | |
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We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (2/7) | |
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We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
India Development and Relief Fund, Inc. (IDRF) has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
IDRF's mission is to empower marginalized people with skills, services, and infrastructure grounded in sustainable development. We provide support for programs that improve education, healthcare, women empowerment, governance, and eco-friendly livelihoods at the grassroots level in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Moreover, IDRF converts natural disasters into opportunities for the long-term development of the affected communities. Our programs are implemented by carefully vetted and experienced local NGOs.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
At IDRF we believe that a lasting change in impoverished regions can happen only when local people take charge and lead the change. Therefore, our programs put power, not charity, in hands of the poor. We steer our programs to produce benefits for children and women who are powerful players in the fight against poverty. Our team finds out from the underserved communities what their development priorities and accordingly formulate our programs. We empower marginalized people in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka with education, livelihood skills, and self-governance capabilities so they are equipped to make changes to their lives and their children’s. We also believe every person has the right to survive and prosper with dignity. IDRF’s programs serve the disadvantaged without regard to race, religion, caste, or creed.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: After years of social oppression & marginalization, many poor people resign themselves to a life of destitution. IDRF's goal is to help them realize their power to change & help improve their lives.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Two: We also believe every person has the right to survive and prosper with dignity. Our team finds out from the communities about their development priorities and accordingly designs the projects.
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Goal Three: IDRF converts natural disasters into opportunities for the long-term development of the affected communities. We provide relief to victims of disasters & also facilitate in long term rehabilitation
Goal Type: Focus on core programs to achieve mission and scale back on programs not seen as core.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Since March 2020, we moved IDRF operations online. The staff started reaching out to partners in India on phone & Zoom to plan relief progs for those affected by lockdowns. Our team coordinated on phone the distribution of kits to migrant workers returning. We provided 10,000+ grocery kits to, medicines & PPEs to medical staff & patients. Volunteers were mobilized to provide food & hygiene items to thousands of migrant workers at the checkpoints on their journey back home. During an exceptional emergency like COVID, we provided help in USA. We joined hands with 20 organizations in DC metro area to help communities. Our ground staff worked on phones & Zoom to coordinate, organize & mobilize volunteers to distribute free groceries to 15,800 families at 36 Grab & Go events. Inspired by our work other organizations provided in-kind donations to IDRF. Montgomery County Council, MD awarded a citation to IDRF for its commendable relief work done during pandemic to serve diverse communities.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
Policy Advocacy
IDRF is guided by experts who engage in developing strategic partnership with other NGOs. During pandemic we partnered to provide relief in 17 Indian states. Our progs are based in India, Nepal & Sri Lanka, but during pandemic we partnered with 20+ organizations in DC metro area, USA(inspired by our work several of them provided in-kind donations) to help 15,800 families with free groceries. As we adapt to new circumstances, we continue to serve the marginalized & modifying the progs. To optimize our resource utilization, we have supported relief operations in India by partnering with other organizations in USA. We make presentations at World Bank Community Connections Campaign, corporate firms, academic institutions & cultural celebrations. Articles about us have been published in periodicals. Our progs empower marginalized communities so they can make changes to their lives. Our progs help build productive relationships bw govt officials & marginalized, thus better local governance.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
In March 2020, India went under lockdown to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, the poor migrant laborers started returning to their homes. IDRF provided 10,000+ grocery Relief Kits to migrant workers, medicines & PPEs to medical staff in 8 states. IDRF has been sending 100% of funds raised for COVID relief to the beneficiary NGOs. Our development & relief progs are based in India, Nepal & Sri Lanka, but during the pandemic, we provided relief in USA. We joined hands with 20 American & Indian-American organizations in the District of Columbia metro area to help diverse communities by conducting 36 events to distribute free groceries to 15,800 families. As we adapt to new circumstances, we continue to serve the marginalized in India, Nepal & Sri Lanka by modifying the programs. We continue to provide Mobile Clinics & also spread awareness and preventive measures about the coronavirus. One of our NGOs was unable to operate the centers where they prepared meals for malnourished children in the hilly villages. Determined to provide meals to 300+ children, the team started supplying uncooked food items to the villages on foot so that the parents could cook & feed the children. Our partners that run schools for underprivileged children are conducting online classes. The NGO teams have prepared educational kits & distributed them. For our pond desilting program, we are employing local needy villagers for the work. As India experienced the second wave of COVID, we provided oxygen ventilators, concentrators, medical supplies, & grocery kits. We supported the management of vaccination centers, registration & transportation to the vaccination centers, set up recovery centers & dignified cremations, etc in 17 states. We are rehabilitating people by economic assistance & livelihood support, helping the poor in obtaining govt assistance & bridging the learning gap by providing laptops to teachers for virtual classes & setting up schools for the children who have lost families.
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