Nonprofit · EIN 76-0620808
PRATHAM USA
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77042
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $24,619,120 | $23,301,258 | $1,317,862 | $31,343,778 | $9,822,562 | $21,521,216 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $23,135,436 | $25,084,149 | -$1,948,713 | $20,701,554 | $728,219 | $19,973,335 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $23,912,646
- Program service revenue
- $59,911
- Investment income
- $444,270
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,019
- Net income from fundraising events
- $201,797
- Other revenue
- $202,293
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $17,194,459
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $720,288
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,226,180
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,342,997
- Professional fundraising fees
- $49,752
- Legal fees
- $61,146
- Accounting fees
- $55,682
- Occupancy
- $25,146
- Travel
- $197,991
- Program services (functional)
- $18,571,622
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,907,997
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,821,639
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,701,554
- Total assets, end of year
- $31,343,778
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,822,562
- Net assets, end of year
- $21,521,216
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,180,373
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,283,848
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $14,237,368
- Gross receipts
- $34,577,810
- Employees
- 31
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharti Manisha | CEO and Global Executive Officer | 40 | $491,329 | $29,139 |
| Bahl Vikas | Head of Operations Officer | 40 | $185,019 | $14,801 |
| Brar Aneetinder | Senior Director, Individual Ph Highest-paid employee | 40 | $177,944 | $14,576 |
| Baghel Nishant | Digital Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,072 | $14,437 |
| Ghosh Priyanka | Comms Dirctor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,278 | $16,262 |
| Desai Sagar Krishna | IT director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,420 | $4,431 |
| Yadav Manushi | Director, Strategy and Partner Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,544 | $28,151 |
| Sarma Adarsh | National Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Sanger Arvind | National Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Raj Deepak | National Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shethia Dhiren | National Board Chair Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| Singh Gagan | National Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Saboo Jai | National BM until spring 2024 Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Singh Manoj | National Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jain Swatantra | National Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
16 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulani Narendra | National Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Shah Neha | National Board Vice Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Singh Pradeep | National Board Vice Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Shah Raj | National Board Vice Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Khosa Rattan | National BM until summer 2024 Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Valani Riaz | National Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Gulati Sheila | National Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Gupta Suren | National Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Sikka Vandana | National Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Khosla Victor | National Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Acharya Viral | National Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Wohra Mihir | National Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Devitre Dinny | National Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Khanna Jaideep | National Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Jaisinghani Sumeet | National Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Paliwal Ila | National Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 36 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BHARTI MANISHA | CEO & GLOBAL EXECUTIVE Officer | 40 | $494,934 | $31,682 |
| VENKATACHALAM BALAKRISHNAN | COO PRATHAM INTERNATIONAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $255,413 | $39,375 |
| BRAR ANEETINDER | DIRECTOR, INDIVIDUAL PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,268 | $15,805 |
| BAHL VIKAS | HEAD OF OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $193,105 | $7,708 |
| GHOSH PRIYANKA | DIRECTOR - BRAND AND PR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,588 | $14,827 |
| DESAI SAGAR KRISHNA | DIRECTOR, TECHNOOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,166 | $3,003 |
| GUPTA RADHIKA | DIRECTOR, INDIVIDUAL PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,437 | $4,126 |
| SETHIA DHIREN | EXECUTIVE CHAIR/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| JAIN SWATANTRA | CFO AND DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ACHARYA VIRAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| AHUJA AVINASH | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 3/31/23) Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ARORA SUDESH | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 3/31/23) Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVITRE DINYAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GORADIA MARIE | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 3/31/23) Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| GULATI SHEILA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| GUPTA SUREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JAISINGHANI SUMEET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KHANNA JAIDEEP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KHOSA RATTAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KHOSLA VICTOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MULANI NARENDRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| PALIWAL ILA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| PANDIAN PAUL | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 3/31/23) Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| RAJ DEEPAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SABOO JAI VARDHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANGER ARVIND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SARMA ADARSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAH NEHA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAH RAJ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIKKA VANDANA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SINGH GAGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SINGH MANOJ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SINGH PRADEEP | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VALANI RIAZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ZAKARIA FAREED | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 3/31/23) Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAH MANAHAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9703 RICHMOND AVE STE 102, HOUSTON, TX 77042-4659
- In care of
- % VIKAS BAHL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 9703 Richmond Ave Ste 102, Houston TX 77042
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- VIKAS BAHL, 9730 RICHMOND AVENUE SUITE 102, HOUSTON, TX 77042
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Ethridge Darlene, 659 lake road, Atkins AR 72823
- Signed the 990
- VIKAS BAHL, Head of Operations
- Phone
- (713) 774-9599
- Website
- Www.prathamUSA.com
- Return prepared by
- WITHUM SMITH BROWN PC
Mission
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Program accomplishments
- Pratham's education programs support children from early childhood through secondary school, with a strong emphasis on foundational learning. Proven approaches such as Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) helps children acquire essential reading and math skills, while early year programs focus on school readiness and foundational development. Pratham operates both in schools and communities and works closely with state governments to implement and scale programs. Engagement with families, especially mothers and local youth ensures learning continues beyond the classroom. Through direct implementation and partnerships, Pratham reaches millions of children each year across India.Expenses $8,695,000 · grants $8,694,847
- Pratham leverages digital tools to expand access to learning and skill-building. From mobile-based content to virtual skilling platforms, technology is integrated across programs to enhance reach, engagement, and effectiveness. The organization develops student-focused, regionally adaptable content and uses real-time data to guide implementation and improvement. Community-level digital champions such as youth volunteers and "smart mothers" play a key role in facilitating digital learning. Technology also supports Pratham's efforts in measurement, training, and system strengthening.Expenses $2,192,879 · grants $1,980,000
- Pratham's vocational training programs equip India's youth (ages 18-35) with technical, life, and employability skills to prepare them for work and entrepreneurship. The program offers a tiered skilling model blending self-learning, virtual instruction, and hands-on practical training across multiple trades. It includes employment-linked courses, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for informal workers, and support for micro-enterprise development. Pratham also trains youth volunteers and links young women to livelihoods in their local communities. These programs are active in both physical centers and through community-based outreach across India. LINE 4D, Program Service Amounts raised for PCVC, Civil, and other programs, and for general operating support of Pratham Education Foundation Pratham International, through its flagship initiative Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL), supports governments and local partners in designing and scaling effective foundational learning programs in nearly 30 countries, reaching over 7 million children across Sub-Saharan Africa and more than 1 million learners in Latin America and the Middle East and North Africa, with growing engagement in Southeast Asia. Operating as a technical and resource partner, Pratham International provides flexible end-to-end support through virtual, in-person, and hybrid approaches, maintaining a lean, time-bound presence on the ground.Expenses $2,045,000 · grants $2,045,000
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | No data |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 76-0620808
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $29,484,150
- Income (IRS master file)
- $23,958,270
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $24,619,120 | $23,301,258 | $31,343,778 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $23,135,436 | $25,084,149 | $20,701,554 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $22,494,638 | $25,998,696 | $29,484,150 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Ethridge Darlene | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 PRATHAM USA
- What is the EIN of PRATHAM USA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PRATHAM USA is 76-0620808.
- Is PRATHAM USA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to PRATHAM USA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PRATHAM USA 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 PRATHAM USA 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 PRATHAM USA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of PRATHAM USA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names VIKAS BAHL.
- Who are the officers and directors of PRATHAM USA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 31 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $491,329 (Bharti Manisha, CEO and Global Executive).
- How much revenue does PRATHAM USA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $24,619,120, expenses of $23,301,258 and total assets of $31,343,778 at year end.
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