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International : Development and Relief Services (Grantmaking)

India Development and Relief Fund, Inc. (IDRF)

Bringing sustainable socio-economic development programs to rural and under-served remote parts of India since 1988.

four stars

99.13

5821 Mossrock Drive North Bethesda, MD 20852
tel: (301) 704-0032   Web Site
EIN: 52-1555563

Board Leadership
Vinod Prakash
President

CEO
Vinod Prakash
CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 99.13 four stars
  Financial 98.78 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 12/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

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.

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.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2019
Total dollar amount of grants awarded
1,493,130
Number of organizational partners
49
Number of Facebook followers
6,331
Total number of grants awarded
70
Number of care packages delivered
300
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Financial

four stars

98.78

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 12/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 95.9%
  Administrative Expenses 3.4%
  Fundraising Expenses 0.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency < $0.01
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.06
  Program Expenses Growth 7.8%
  Liabilities to Assets < 0.1%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by India Development and Relief Fund, Inc. (IDRF) on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by India Development and Relief Fund, Inc. (IDRF) on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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India Development and Relief Fund, Inc. (IDRF) (MD) 99.13 four stars
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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,189,155
   Federated Campaigns $12,927
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $2,202,082
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $2,202,082
   Other Revenue $17,549
TOTAL REVENUE $2,219,631
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,770,456
   Administrative Expenses $79,922
   Fundraising Expenses $14,555
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $1,864,933
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $354,698
   
Net Assets $2,121,396

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Development Assistance $1,770,456 100.0%

Ratings History
India Development and Relief Fund, Inc. (IDRF) has received 7 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 12/01/2019 99.13 four stars
2017-12 12/21/2018 98.23 four stars
2016-12 03/01/2018 100.00 four stars
2015-12 05/01/2017 98.23 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 98.23 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2013-12 07/01/2015 99.75 four stars
2012-12 11/01/2013 93.07 four stars
2011-12 07/01/2013 85.96 three stars
2011-12 12/20/2012 69.81 one star
2010-12 02/01/2012 65.12 one star
2009-12 09/20/2011 63.50 one star
 
CN 1.0
2008-12 02/01/2011 76.28 two stars
2007-12 05/01/2009 80.07 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 52-1555563
Name in IRS Master File INDIA DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF FUND INC
NTEE Code Q30
NTEE Classification International Development, Relief Services
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (560) Supplying money, goods or services to the poor
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
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).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date October, 1988
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
Not compensated -- Vinod Prakash President

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
India Development and Relief Fund, Inc. (IDRF) (MD) 99.13 four stars
Human Development Foundation of North America (IL) 93.41 four stars
Compassion International (CO) 88.74 three stars
Save the Children (CT) 92.61 four stars
Cambodian Children's Fund (CA) 94.46 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

India Development and Relief Fund, Inc. (IDRF)
5821 Mossrock Drive
North Bethesda, MD 20852
tel: (301) 704-0032
EIN: 52-1555563

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Board Leadership

Vinod Prakash
President

CEO

Vinod Prakash
CEO

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