2025-07-28T11:07:08-07:00 2024-12-31 454220136 Cindy Fulton CPA LLC 3270 Ivanhoe Ave St Louis MO 63139 990 2024-01-01 364578482 Mitrata-Nepal Foundation for Children MITR 3143252833 7217 Watson Road 190129 Saint Louis MO 63119 Christine Schutz Executive director/founder 3143252833 2025-05-12 true true Cindy Fulton P01066528 3146442700 2025-07-14 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Christine Schutz 7217 Watson Rd190129 St Louis MO 63119 618583 false X www.mitrata.org X 2005 MO Our mission is to educate and empower underprivileged children in Nepal to reach their full potential. We provide education, healthcare, housing, scholarships, and support. 14 14 3 61 0 0 354354 439835 0 -35203 53307 36542 40407 355693 533549 239085 294732 0 108359 115951 0 60515 51044 51743 398488 462426 -42795 71123 1136725 1311035 7234 10711 1129491 1300324 X Our mission is to educate and empower underprivileged children in Nepal to reach their full potential. 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RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 160230 21164 181394 139702 20528 160230 219774 -30080 49992 139702 249212 23815 51075 2178 219774 197042 57967 5797 249212 0.18000 0.82000 false false Cash 296 C Investments 181098 F 181394 Pt V, Line 4 In 2015 the organization received an $80,000 contribution and in 2016 a $68,000 contribution, the total of which equals the permanent endowment of $148,000. The earnings on the investments, less investment fees, are to be used for education for children in Nepal who evidence the most financial need. The balance of the restricted endowment at 12/31/24 is on Part X,line 28 (Donor Restricted). The total represents the permanently restricted endowment of $148,000 and $60,666 restricted for future educational needs. According to the terms of the endowment agreement, in the first quarter of each year, management will calculate the excess of the previous years endowment funds balance over the corpus. During the second quarter of the year, the organization will transfer that excess into its operating bank account, 10% of which can be used as unrestricted funds and 90% which is set aside for the benefit of the children. In 2024, a total of $30,055 was allocated to the restricted fund with $3,339 of the funds to be used for administrative expenses. true South Asia 0 1 Grant to NGO Education 294732 0 1 0 1 294732 294732 South Asia Housing,education 294732 Wired 0 N/A N/A 1 0 false false false false false false Pt I Line 2 Every three years we sign a memorandum of agreement (contract) with our partner organization in Nepal, Bhuwaneshwori Satyal Foundation (BSF)which includes an approved budget and responsibilities of both parties in the agreement. We provide grant funds for program services provided by BSF and oversight to all these services. We receive monthly reports, reconciled bank statements,quarterly balance statements and income vs.expenses from BSF . This is reconciled with our accounting records. The documents are reviewed by the Executive Director and Finance Committee on a quarterly basis. BSF is registered as a nongovernmental organization in Nepal. BSF is audited every year by Social Welfare Council of Nepal. Total paid in 2024 - $294,732. Online activity 34215 32115 2100 104 2197 Trip 40311 0 40311 21999 2 45647 32200 13447 129 1578 596 1550 1738 120173 64315 55858 129 1578 700 1550 25934 29891 25967 Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 draft was emailed to board members with a request that each member respond during a comment period with either an approval or with additions/corrections. Responses, if any, were then summarized and any changes forwarded to the tax preparer for inclusion in the final return. Pt VI, Line 15a The executive director volunteers her time so there was no discussion about compensation. Other Since the executive director volunteers her time to the organization, the % of management and general and fundraising expenses in Part IX are lower than usual. Pt VI, Line 12c Information related to the conflict of interest statements is included in the board minutes, and copies of the statements are kept in a file for possible future reference. Pt VI, Line 19 Our 990 is available on Candid (formerly GuideStar) and upon request, and our past few 990s and financial statements are included on our website. Other governing documents are available upon request. We have met the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability and are an accredited charity of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Charity Navigator. Other Pt. XII, line 2a and 2c - Our CPA provides preparation engagement statements which are comparable to compiled statements. The executive committee is responsible for monitoring the accounting processes and selecting who provides the accounting for the organization. Other Pt. III, line 4 - Statement of Program Accomplishments: OVERVIEW: We provided funding for programs in education, healthcare, housing,support services, and scholarships for 144 underprivileged children ranging from preschool age through university level in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. We provided oversight and coordination for our programs in partnership with NGO partner in Nepal, Bhuvaneshwori Satyal Foundation (BSF). In Nepal, our children finished the school year and advanced to higher grades. Further, we had four graduates who obtained jobs and became independent of Mitrata support. They obtained bachelors degrees in business studies, social work, and travel and tourism. Additional accomplishments are: (1) A second contact center in Swayambhunath Kathmandu was opened and operated in addition to the one in Baleju, Kathmandu. (2) 10th grade students successfully cleared the rigorous SEE examination and advanced to the 11th grade. (3) BSF enlarged its referral and resource network and participated in an NGO conference in Hetauda, Nepal. (4) Two trips of sponsors and board members to Nepal were completed. (5) BSF hosted a formal alumni event for those who had graduated with excellent participation.(6) One Mitrata employee traveled to Seattle to meet with local board members and child sponsors.(7) The first Seattle Trivia Night fundraiser was launched and very successfully surpassed the fundraising goal. (8) Sponsorships for all the new children in the program and new Contact Center sponsorships were secured by the end of the year.(9) New Nancy Williger Legacy Circle members were obtained by the end of the year and a planned giving meeting was held.(10) BSF Executive Director Leena Satyal and Board President Yogesh Satyal were hosted for two weeks in the USA and participated in numerous sponsor meetings, strategic planning sessions with the Mitrata Board, and attended the M4MK picnic.(11) New officers filling all vacant positions were welcomed and the second President of Mitrata, Nancy Williger, ended her long participation on the board and was honored at a celebration. ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN NEPAL: Two Contact Centers, located in Kathmandu, served as a day educational program which prepared 40 children of varying young ages to attend school for the first time. The population served includes children documented to be from low SES families such as itinerant workers or migrants. Child Sponsorship Program: All children were sponsored and fully-engaged in school programs. Most of the children received extra tutoring, family and individual counseling, career counseling, healthcare services, and annual checkups. The children were taken on numerous field trips and cultural trips to widen their educational experience.Staff was increased in the areas of mental and physical health in order to expand needed services to children. Elementary School Children: Thirty-six children in Class UKG through Class 10 were supported with both housing and education and attended boarding schools (or emergency housing) throughout Kathmandu Valley. We supported another 32 children for their education who lived at home often with a single parent. Six children passed the SEE to go on to the 11th grade. 11th-12th Grade Children: Fourteen children in 11th and 12th grade attended various schools. Post 12th Grade Children: Through an individualized approach and our commitment to support each child into adulthood, 23 children attended universities in the fields of social work, education, computer engineering, nursing, dental surgery, medicine, hotel and business management. Graduates from Our Program: Four children completed their education and were able to obtain jobs and become independent of Mitrata. Alumni: There are now 60 alumni who are regularly contacted by BSF. More Support Services: Many of our families continued to struggle financially and needed more social, emotional, and environmental support. Children need mental health services and drug treatment programs. Three children were assisted through rehabilitation programs. After School Program: The after-school program served children in our programs whose parents are not available after school for supervision. Children received extra tutoring and enjoyed activities. Medical Care: All children obtained annual checkups, dental and vision care and benefitted from onsite counseling as well as psychiatric and addiction recovery services when needed. ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN USA: Candid, Better Business Bureau, and Charity Navigator: We continue to be a Gold Star Transparency Candid, Better Business Bureau and Charity Navigator accredited charity. Non-Voting Advisory and Young Professionals Boards: We had nine advisors, three Young Professional volunteers, and eight non-board committee members. Scholarship Fund: We continued this fund. With many children going on to college, and rising inflation rates, we recognize the need to help offset the extra costs to care for children of college age. Many colleges add extra fees for exams, preparatory courses, internships, and field trips, and often require laptop computers. Endowment Fund: We continued to manage this fund which is held in perpetuity and invested, with the annual returns used to provide scholarships for our children. Cultural and Oversight Trips: Fifteen child sponsors and two staff members participated in the fall Sponsor Trip to Nepal. Two board members attended the work trip to Nepal in the spring. Four children were graduates in the all-day graduation celebration which was attended by 120 of the other children. Sponsors visited the programs and met with their sponsored children and explored the culture and beauty of Nepal. USA Fundraising and Community Awareness Events: Mitrata hosted three in-person fundraising events, the St. Louis Trivia Night, Seattle Trivia Night, the St. Louis Holiday Bazaar, and a virtual Miles for Mitrata Kids. We also hosted a picnic for M4MK and board members provided community outreach at several organizations.Nancy Williger Legacy Circle: Mitrata hosted an evening with the Legacy Circle members.