Tripura Foundation Incorporated
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $620.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 08/1992
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 25-1670693
Organization Overview
Tripura Foundation Incorporated is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tripura Foundation Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Tripura Foundation Incorporated generated $620.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $536.4k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Baskaran Pillai Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elaine Kueper President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Sonja Ann Benkovich Secretary/treas | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stacey Lawson Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ann Mulloy Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $490,162 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $490,162 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $113,579 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $17,057 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $620,798 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $361,004 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $113 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,285 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,140 |
| Fees for services: Other | $752 |
| Advertising and promotion | $125 |
| Office expenses | $228 |
| Information technology | $6,809 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,050 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $464 |
| All other expenses | $290 |
| Total functional expenses | $536,415 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $145,236 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $51,097 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,000 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,915,948 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $83,459 |
| Total assets | $3,207,740 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,322 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $7,322 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,200,418 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,207,740 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Tripura Foundation Incorporated has awarded $88,000 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITY HARVEST NYC PURPOSE: FOOD DONATION PROGRAM SUPPORT | $11,000 |
FEEDING AMERICA WEST MICHIGAN PURPOSE: FOOD DONATION PROGRAM SUPPORT | $27,500 |
FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY PURPOSE: FOOD DONATION PROGRAM SUPPORT | $11,000 |
GOD PROVIDES MINISTRY PURPOSE: FOOD DONATION PROGRAM SUPPORT | $16,500 |
NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK PURPOSE: FOOD DONATION PROGRAM SUPPORT | $11,000 |
SAN FRANCISCO FOOD BANK PURPOSE: FOOD DONATION PROGRAM SUPPORT | $11,000 |