2024-11-15T06:12:07-08:00 2023-12-31 141819005 GABRIELE BOTTINI & ASSOCIATES LLP 43 BRITISH AMERICAN BLVD LATHAM NY 12110 990 2023-01-01 251670693 TRIPURA FOUNDATION INC TRIP 4126136171 3945 FORBES AVE 477 PITTSBURGH PA 15213 ELAINE KUEPER President 2024-11-15 true true KEVIN J BOTTINI CPA P00088203 5184595280 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z ELAINE KUEPER 3945 FORBES AVE 477 PITTSBURGH PA 15213 765473 false X www.tripurafoundation.org X 1991 PA TRIPURA FOUNDATION IS A GLOBAL ORGANIZATION WORKING IN INDIA AND THE USA TO BRING TRANSFORMATIONAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, FOOD, HEALTH RESOURCES AND ENTREPRENURIAL TRAINING TO THE POOREST COMMUNITIES. 5 2 0 11505 10987 428670 490162 0 60489 130636 0 489159 620798 262507 361004 0 0 0 0 154878 175411 417385 536415 71774 84383 3009692 3207740 2930 7322 3006762 3200418 TRIPURA FOUNDATION IS A GLOBAL ORGANIZATION WORKING IN INDIA AND THE USA TO BRING TRANSFORMATIONAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, FOOD, HEALTH RESOURCES AND ENTREPRENURIAL TRAINING TO THE POOREST COMMUNITIES. false false 499522 In 2023, the foundation made a significant impact by supporting marginalized children, abandoned elders in India, and feeding the hungry across 59 countries through the following initiatives:PHONEMIC INTELLIGENCE (PI) PROGRAMS (GLOBAL)IN LATE 2023, A PLAN WAS ESTABLISHED TO LAUNCH PI TECHNOLOGY IN 3 SCHOOLS LOCATED IN SOUTH AFRICA. THIS PLAN WOULD TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF 650 CHILDREN. FURTHER PLANS ARE UNDERWAY TO EXPAND PI ACROSS AFRICA IN 2024. Key PI initiatives:Hope Learning Centers: supporting marginalized children in India with after-school programs.PI School Program: Expanding PI to schools in South Africa to uplift children globally.Do PI With Me: A free online community offering PI sessions in multiple languages for children and parents.Hope Learning Stations (India)Dr. Pillais PI technology offers every child an equal opportunity to learn and thrive. Specifically designed for marginalized children facing extreme poverty and trauma in rural India, our Hope Learning Station after-school modelguided by Dr. Pillais teachingsgoes beyond traditional education. Hope Stations support students' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral growth. Were not just improving academic outcomes but transforming how children learnoffering a powerful solution to learning poverty. Hope children attend our Hope Centers 6 days p/week for two hours, receiving love, support and empowerment. Our Hope curriculum includes:Phonemic Intelligence Practice: Boosts brainpower for learning and emotional strength.Foundational Literacy & Numeracy: Laying the groundwork for a strong academic foundation.Leadership Growth: Shaping compassionate future leaders.Character Empowerment: Building confidence and independence.Academics & Creative Activities: Bringing learning to life through celebration and curiosity.Nutritional Care: Weekly distribution of protein-rich pulses for nourishment.Across 167 Hope Stations, 6,054 children benefited from 3.4 million education hours in 14 Indian states.Hope for the Elderly (India)Through acts of compassion, Hope children served 101 abandoned elders, distributing 1,212 ration kits with food and necessities, bringing dignity and care to those in need.Food for All (Global)Since its launch in 2000, the Food for All initiative (previously known as Million Meals of HoPE) has served over 15 million meals globally. In 2023, we provided 2.4 million meals in 59 countries through our Food for All centers and partnerships with NGOs, continuing Dr. Pillais mission to end suffering and feed the hungry worldwide. 499522 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 0 true true false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 5 2 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false PA X X SONJA BENKOVICH 4126136171 3945 FORBES AVE 477 PITTSBURGH PA 15213 X BASKARAN PILLAI Chairman 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ELAINE KUEPER President 15.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SONJA ANN BENKOVICH Secretary/Treas 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 STACEY LAWSON Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANN MULLOY Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 490162 490162 0 113579 11505 102074 0 0 0 161732 144675 17057 17057 17057 0 0 0 0 620798 17057 11505 102074 0 0 361004 361004 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 113 113 6285 6285 0 0 16140 16140 752 752 125 125 228 228 6809 1770 5039 0 0 0 0 4050 4050 0 0 0 464 464 CONSULTANTS 101919 101919 MERCHANT FEES 18079 18079 DONATIONS (FOOD BANKS) 16625 16625 BANK CHARGES 3532 3532 290 290 536415 499522 36893 0 353090 145236 51092 51097 0 12000 0 0 0 0 144 0 0 2523691 2915948 0 0 0 81675 83459 3009692 3207740 2930 7322 2930 7322 X 3006762 3200418 3006762 3200418 3009692 3207740 84383 109273 X true X true X true false X 697435 496770 556382 428670 478162 2657419 0 0 0 0 697435 496770 556382 428670 478162 2657419 0 0 2657419 79585 120925 252983 73437 102974 629904 3962 6896 6583 5439 11505 34385 83547 127821 259566 78876 114479 664289 0 0 780982 624591 815948 507546 592641 3321708 0.80000 0.81450 0.20000 0.18550 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 734391 109273 4320 113593 620798 620798 540735 4320 4320 536415 536415 true INDIA 0 1 WELFARE & EDUCATION FOOD AND EDUCATION 352280 SOUTH AFRICA 0 0 WELFARE & EDUCATION FOOD & EDUCATION 1125 VARIOUS 0 0 WELFARE & EDUCATION FOOD & EDUCATION 7599 1 1 361004 361004 FOOD & EDUCATION BANK WIRE 1 false false false false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 FOUNDER AND TRUSTEE DR. BASKARAN PILLAI ALSO OWNS VAAAK SOUNDS INC., A FOR-PROFIT COMPANY WITH COMMON MANAGEMENT. Vaaak Sounds provides a mailing address and phone number for Tripura Foundation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE PRESIDENT, TREASURER AND SECRETARY REVIEW FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING AND A COPY IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY ANY INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. FURTHER, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REGULARLY REVIEWED AT BOARD MEETINGS TO EVALUATE AND DETERMINE WHETHER CONFLICTS EXIST. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a OFFICER COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD AND APPROVED AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN JANUARY OF EACH YEAR. ALL OFFICERS HAVE FORGONE ANY SALARY. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 UPON REQUEST