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Nonprofit · EIN 47-5250637

EK KADAM AUR

Tax-exempt · HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035

Financials

$519K$574K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EK KADAM AUR by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$519,240$573,868-$54,628$243,623$36,182$207,441
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$482,670
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$36,570
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$346,508
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$16,237
Travel
$45,403
Depreciation
$355
Program services (functional)
$547,978
Management and general (functional)
$25,890

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$304,820
Total assets, end of year
$243,623
Total liabilities, end of year
$36,182
Net assets, end of year
$207,441
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,191
Net assets without donor restrictions
$207,441
Gross receipts
$519,240
Employees
0
Volunteers
200
Year formed
2015

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NAVEEN JHADIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
FERNANDO QUEZADA MADIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SATISH TRIPATHI PHD MPHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
PRADEEP AGRAWAL PHDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1781 RESERVE CT, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-1603
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
1781 Reserve Court, Highland Park IL 60035
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SATISH TRIPATHI PHD MPH, 1781 RESERVE COURT, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Satish Tripathi, 1781 Reserve Court, Highland Park IL 60035
Signed the 990
SATISH TRIPATHI PHD MPH, PRESIDENT
Phone
(646) 732-2090
Return prepared by
THE DOLINS GROUP LTD

Mission

TRANSFORMING LIVES OF UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN THROUGH EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY, HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS, AND CONNECTION WITH A GLOBAL NETWORK OF QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS AND MENTORS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ARUNODAYA (SUNRISE) FOR CHILDREN WITH BLINDNESS PROGRAM: THE ARUNODAYA PROGRAM REMAINED OUR FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE IN 2025, FOCUSING ON IDENTIFYING, MENTORING, AND INTEGRATING BLIND CHILDREN FROM UNDERPRIVILEGED BACKGROUNDS INTO MAINSTREAM EDUCATION ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES. NUMBER OF BLIND CHILDREN IN THE PROGRAM: 835 CHILDREN ADMITTED TO SCHOOLS: 706 TEACHERS AND EDUCATORS: 83 VISUALLY IMPAIRED TEAM MEMBERS: 21 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: TRANSITIONED TO A DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITYLED LEARNING MODEL, INTEGRATING SMARTPHONES, SCREEN READERS, AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT LEARNING. STRENGTHENED ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING, ENABLING CHILDREN TO MOVE CONFIDENTLY IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SPACES. IMPLEMENTED PARENT TRAINING AND SENSITIZATION SESSIONS TO SUPPORT HOME- BASED LEARNING AND INDEPENDENCE. TRAINED EDUCATORS AND MENTORS IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION PRACTICES AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TOOLS. ENCOURAGED PARTICIPATION OF CHILDREN IN ACADEMIC, CULTURAL, AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES, STRENGTHENING CONFIDENCE AND INDEPENDENCE. IMPACT: BENEFITED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACROSS 9 STATES, INCLUDING UTTAR PRADESH, ANDHRA PRADESH, MADHYA PRADESH, CHHATTISGARH, WEST BENGAL, MAHARASHTRA, RAJASTHAN, TELANGANA, KARNATAKA, AND HIMACHAL PRADESH.
    Expenses $141,030
  • HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: THE HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM CONTINUED TO NURTURE LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION, AND CRITICAL THINKING AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ACROSS INDIA AND NEPAL. WEBINARS CONDUCTED: 91 MENTORS ENGAGED: 50 STUDENTS BENEFITED: OVER 230 STUDENTS FROM PARTNER SCHOOLS KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: CONDUCTED SESSIONS ON LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION, AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. INTRODUCED STUDENTS TO STEM TOPICS INCLUDING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, CYBERSECURITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. ORGANIZED PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOPS, DEBATES, AND STORYTELLING SESSIONS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS. DELIVERED CAREER GUIDANCE SESSIONS COVERING COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS. CONDUCTED SESSIONS ON MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING TO SUPPORT HOLISTIC STUDENT DEVELOPMENT.
    Expenses $30,220
  • NURTURING YOUNG LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (INTERNSHIPS & AMBASSADORS OF CHANGE): THIS PROGRAM CONTINUED TO ENGAGE YOUNG LEADERS AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN RESEARCH, MENTORSHIP, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: ENGAGED INTERNS FROM LEADING GLOBAL INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING HARVARD, MIT, AND NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. SUPPORTED RESEARCH, STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT, AND PROGRAM EVALUATION INITIATIVES YOUTH AMBASSADORS CONDUCTED MENTORSHIP SESSIONS AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS ACROSS PROGRAMS. IMPACT: STRENGTHENED YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR GLOBAL COLLABORATION AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE.
    Expenses $30,220
  • XXX
    Expenses $346,508 · grants $346,508

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-5250637
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$243,623
Income (IRS master file)
$519,240

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023–––IRS
990December 2022–––IRS
990December 2021$95,601$52,208$152,763IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Satish Tripathi
December 31, 2017≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about EK KADAM AUR

What is the EIN of EK KADAM AUR?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EK KADAM AUR is 47-5250637.
Is EK KADAM AUR tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to EK KADAM AUR tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EK KADAM AUR file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of EK KADAM AUR due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EK KADAM AUR last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of EK KADAM AUR?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SATISH TRIPATHI PHD MPH.
Who are the officers and directors of EK KADAM AUR?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does EK KADAM AUR have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $519,240, expenses of $573,868 and total assets of $243,623 at year end.

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