2025-07-22T16:34:31-07:00 2024-12-31 760790091 Eva 990 & Associates 3439 SE Hawthorne Blvd 536 Portland OR 97214 990 2024-01-01 260693507 Mother Miracle MOTH 4152595702 6363 Christie Ave Unit 427 Emeryville CA 94608 Shahla Ettefagh President & ED 2025-07-22 true true Eva Konigsberg P00543367 5034902505 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 6363 Christie Ave Unit 427 Emeryville CA 94608 560020 false X www.mothermiracle.org X 2007 CA Mother Miracle is a registered non-profit 501 C (3) in the USA & registered trust with 80G and 12A and FCRA in India.This non-profit organization is dedicated to empowering children from the slums of Rishikesh, India to reach their highest potential, through free English education, nutrition, healthcare, and intensive computer education from kindergarten through 12th grade. Upon graduation they learn advanced software, hardware, networking, and cyber security skills through specialty designed bootcamps. We assist our school young aduts with resume building, interview skills, internships, and job hunting. This allows our graduates to support themselves, help their families, and sponsor a new child in our school, thus breaking the cycle of poverty. 9 9 0 10 0 495150 501445 0 42347 58575 0 537497 560020 62763 58031 0 142228 163991 0 37919 222694 244909 427685 466931 109812 93089 1352520 1496779 20156 1352520 1476623 To provide education, job training, nutrition and healthcare assistance to children in Rishikesh, India, enabling them to reach their highest potential. false false 340687 SCHOOL OPERATIONS in RISHIKESH, INDIA:Every morning at 7:30 AM, the school gates open to the joyful energy of children running in, eager to begin their day. Their morning starts with a nourishing drink warm milk infused with turmeric and jaggery setting a healthy tone for the day ahead. Soon after, students gather for the morning assembly, a thoughtful and inspiring part of our daily routine. Each week, a new theme such as kindness, unconditional love, or empathy is explored, with students from different grades presenting their reflections and learnings.The assembly also features the News of the Day, confidently presented by our students in both English and Hindi. As the school band begins to play, the atmosphere fills with music and devotion. Together, the students sing, chant, and offer prayers including the powerful Hanuman Chalisa, a 40-verse hymn celebrating strength and divine energy. Remarkably, even our youngest learners in kindergarten proudly memorize all 40 verses, embodying discipline and spiritual connection from an early age.2- ENGLISH EDUCATION K-12Our free K10 English-medium school serves 479 underprivileged children in well-designed classrooms equipped with electricity, lighting, fans, and 90 CCTV cameras. In India, 10th-grade board exams are mandatory for students to receive a state education certificate and pursue college. We are proud recipients of the 2024 Award for Excellence in Best School by the Economic Growth Foundation and the 2022 Shikshik Utkrishtata Puraskar (Academic Excellence Award) from the Government of India. Our students consistently score between 80% and 96.6% with honors. In the 2020 state board exams, out of 150,000 students, two of our students ranked 12th and 25th statewide.3- COMPUTER EDUCATION AND DIGITAL RECORDING STUDIOThe future is technology driven. Mother Miracle School emphasizes and specializes in cutting edge technology training. We are educating our bright students to be leaders in the digital age. The students are thriving in learning innovative technology. We have created 3 state-of-the art computer labs and 2 IOT (Internet of Things) Labs. We now have 123 computers and 51 laptops with direct high-speed internet. Today, grades kindergarten and grade 1 are learning typing and use of various Microsoft software programs. Grades 2 through 5 are making movies and games with Scratch coding program from MIT university. Grades 6 through 10 are learning C, C++, Python, html, JavaScript, and CSS, etc. computer programming languages. They are learning to develop mobile apps using Django and React framework, are attending IOT and coding labs daily and creating interesting projects. Our focus is to see our school as a world-famous school in terms of computers. Internet of Things (IOT) describes the network of physical objects - things- that are embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies. Our students are working in our well-equipped SURYA IOT lab & GENIOUS CODER lab, have already worked on and completed many projects such as Blinking LED, alarm systems, humidity and temperature monitoring devices, shoes for blind people and building Drones, etc. At our GREG AUDIO PRODUCTION STUDIO Students from grades 6 to 10 are trained in using Ableton, a professional audio production software. They have learned to record and produce live music. showcasing their growing technical and creative skills.4- THREE SCIENCE LABS AND LEADERSHIP ROOMWe have 3 well equipped science labs for biology, chemistry, and physics for grades 6 to 10. Our school follows the principle of learning by doing. To understand the basic concepts of science practical activities and experiments are conducted by our students under the supervision and guidance of expert teachers. Our primary school children also visit these labs to become familiar with models, science projects and equipment. We also have a well-equipped leadership lab with teachers to train our students to be the leaders in the digital age.5- NUTRITIONSince 2008, 100% of our children have shown extreme improvement in height and weight as compared to the average child in their community.Most of our students come to school hungry. For breakfast we provide a full glass of milk with turmeric and jaggery added. Our 10 dedicated kitchen staff prepare a warm and nutritious All You Can Eat lunch 6 days a week. We also provide lunch for our 60 teachers and staff.We partnered with Dr. Sanjay Sachdeva (PhD Nutrition), founder and CEO of Meta Balance Healthcare, from FMS Delhi, a volunteer and well-known nutritionist from New Delhi, to ensure a well-balanced school menu. Our nutritional program follows his advice for our students to sustain a sharp memory, good health, good bone structure, good thoughts, and a sustained perfect state of health and wellbeing. Exercise, food, sleep, yoga, and mindfulness are essential elements which play a very important role in the physical and mental growth of a child.6- HEALTHCARELiving in the slums of Rishikesh, our children are constantly threatened by illness and disease from contaminated water, poor sanitation, and non-hygienic food preparation. We provide free healthcare for our students, which includes deworming twice a year, doctors visits, necessary medications, and hospital care. We also provide free dental care for our students.7- EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITYAside from academics, our school also puts an emphasis on extracurricular activities like sports, dance, art, music, and karate. Additionally, we encourage a holistic approach to life by providing yoga, daily morning chanting, as well as daily 10 minutes before lunch meditation, chanting, energy healing by sending healing energy to themselves and all beings. The school art room is filled with an abundance of art supplies. Students artwork is displayed on the school walls. They have won many art competitions and have received many trophies.Dance and music are especially important at our school. Our students participate in interschool and state competitions and consistently win first prize in dance and music events. Daily, the sound of music comes from our music room as our students learn to play instruments and sing with their teachers. They have even produced a CD of their music!Our sports program involves many sports activities with a special focus on volleyball, badminton, and table tennis. We have boys and girls volleyball and table tennis teams which represent our school in inter-school competitions, not only at the city level but also at the state level. In state level competitions, our students become the champions of our state in both sports. Our school also provides a well-equipped indoor sports arena where indoor games, such as chess, carrom, and scrabble are played under the guidance of a sports coach.Karate, the art of self-defense, is an integral part of our school curriculum. This year Dania Salmani of Grade 3 won a gold medal in the Uttarakhand State Kick Boxing Championship and was selected for the national level of WAKO INDIA National kick boxing championship 2023. In the first Uttarakhand State Grappling Championship, our two sports stars got positions. Tapasya, Grade 6, secured the 1st position and Dania Salmani, Grade 3, secured 2nd position and both were selected for national level.Nancy Rastogi, a student studied in our school since lower kindergarten to Grade 12th (under our sponsorship program). She was selected as captain for the 48th Junior National Volleyball Championship 2022 and the 43rd Sub Junior National Volleyball Championship 2021. She is also a key member of our five-time state-winning team (2018-2023).Our toy room for kindergarteners is a fun place to be! All the toys we have are donated by children in the USA. Our school children have never had a toy in their life, so they love this room. 8- EMPOWERMENTSelf-esteem is the core philosophy at Mother Miracle school. From day one our students are trained to believe in themselves, set goals, receive motivational training, and are taught to believe they can achieve anything they set their minds to. Our oldest example is the recitation of positive affirmations that Shahla Ettefagh, our Founder, put in place for each of our students to express each day at school.For example, every day you can hear our students yell out with excitement that they can do and achieve anything!Empowerment coaching seminars by Mr. Anil Gupta, Ajay Gupta, and a large group of volunteers are a key part of our curriculum to empower our students from Grades 6 to 10. Every student Grade 6 to 10 has a vision board which shows their dreams, aspirations, and goals. It is laminated and hung in their classroom where they look at it every day and work hard toward achieving their goals.9 - AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCEOur students have collectively won 495 awards and trophies which are displayed in dining halls, to include volleyball, badminton, table tennis, chess, dancing, karate, Art, music as well as produced a CD. They have excelled 43731 COLLEGE EDUCATION PROGRAMThe objective of our College Scholarship program is to provide financial assistance to meritorious students who otherwise lack the means to pursue higher education in their selected fields of study. A college degree is required in India to secure a well-paying job. In 2024 we have funded, placed, and provided ongoing weekly success coaching to twelve Mother Miracle graduates in private colleges. The cost of private Indian colleges nearby our community ranges from $2500 and $6800 annually for tuition, room and board, uniforms, and books. This year $43731 has been secured through the Board of Directors fundraising efforts, and donations from our generous sponsors. Our current college students are engaged in studies in computer sciences, medicine, government, accounting, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, fashion design, dance and sport. 20000 PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE BUILDING THE AI AND ROBOTICS LAB AT THE SCHOOLArtificial Intelligence and Robotics are two of the most transformative technologies shaping the future of innovation, problem-solving, and human progress worldwide. At the Mother Miracle AI and Robotics Labs, our Grade 9 and 10 students will actively engage in hands-on projects from building smart chatbots for industries such as hospitality, grocery, travel, and pet care for international clients, to designing and constructing robots for practical applications in healthcare, agriculture, home automation, and environmental care. Through these exciting learning experiences, students will not only apply their technical and engineering skills to real-world challenges but also cultivate creativity, empathy, teamwork, and an understanding of how to use technology responsibly for the greater good. 404418 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true true false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 0 false true OC false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 9 9 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X X X Shahla Ettefagh 4152595702 6363 Christie Ave Unit 427 Emeryville CA 94608 X Shahla Ettefagh President & ED 50.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Maryam Ettefagh Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nicole Massoumi Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Michael Ward Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jasmine Nazari Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tom Duffy Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Karen Mindt Howell Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ajay Gupta Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kusum Bijalwan Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 501445 501445 0 58575 58575 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 560020 58575 0 9188 9188 48843 48843 0 0 0 146866 127773 7343 11750 0 0 17125 14899 856 1370 0 5000 5000 3000 3000 0 0 0 5121 4455 256 410 0 13338 11604 667 1067 0 0 58899 51242 2945 4712 0 0 0 0 0 64639 56236 3232 5171 450 393 22 35 Food for School 39728 39728 School Operations 20727 20727 Fundraising 12010 12010 Equipment for School 10357 10357 11640 8973 1273 1394 466931 404418 24594 37919 60220 138631 663437 793924 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1018373 454149 628863 564224 0 0 0 0 0 1352520 1496779 20156 0 20156 X 1352520 1476623 1352520 1476623 1352520 1496779 X 93089 6999 24015 X false false false X 521550 651762 591027 495150 501445 2760934 0 0 521550 651762 591027 495150 501445 2760934 64129 2696805 589 1123 42347 58575 102634 0 0 2863568 0.94180 0.98260 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 27402 27402 512364 183685 328679 125823 14471 111352 285634 207429 78205 67150 48564 18586 564224 true SOUTH ASIA 1 56 EDUCATN, NUTRITN & HEALTH SVCS SCHOOL with MEALS PROGRAM 288047 1 56 1 56 288047 288047 LIFE SUPPORT ASSISTING TO GRADUATES SOUTH ASIA 3 16000 Stipend Grants UNIVERSITY ASSISTANCE SOUTH ASIA 12 32843 Student Support false false false false false false Part I, Line 2 - Grantmakers Explanation For Monitoring Use of Funds Outside US ORGANIZATION PROVIDED TUITION ASSISTANCE TO GRADUATES OF ITS SCHOOL, TO ASSIST THEM WITH COLLEGE TUITION/EXPENSES. Part I, Line 3f - Method of Accounting RECEIPTS ARE PROVIDED TO TRACK FUNDS DISBURSED. Part I, Line 3f - Investments and Expenditures EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS. Part III, Line 1 - Estimated Number of Recipients 15 false 0 0 Food, Lodging for College Students 3 9188 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Shalah Ettefagh, President & Executive Director, and Maryam Ettefagh, Director, are sisters. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Executive Director reviews the return and discusses it with the return preparer. A copy of the 990 is provided to all officers and directors prior to filing with the IRS for any questions and review. Executive Director answers any questions Directors or Officers may have. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Any conflicts brought to the attention of any Board member or officer is discussed at a Board meeting and the Board determines how it is to be redressed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a None of the officers, directors or TDOKES receives compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b None of the officers, directors or TDOKES receives compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents, policies and financial statements are available upon request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Year to Year Currency Exchange Fluctuation = $24015