Raksha Inc
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 01/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 58-2190065
Organization Overview
Raksha Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Raksha Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Raksha Inc 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 12/2021, Raksha Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RAKSHA - MEANING "PROTECTION" IN SERVERAL SOUTH ASIAN LANGUAGES - IS A GEORGIA-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR THE SOUTH ASIAN COMMUNITY. RAKSHA'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE A STRONGER AND HEALTHIER SOUTH ASIAN COMMUNITY THROUGH CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. RAKSHA WORKS TOWARDS HEALING, EMPOWERMENT, AND JUSTICE FOR SOUTH ASIAN SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RAKSHA, INC. PROVIDES FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL DIRECT SERVICES SUCH AS COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, INTERPRETATION, TRANSLATION, ADVOCACY, CAREER ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER SERVICES TO SOUTH ASIANS. RAKSHA, INC. SOCIAL SERVICES INCLUDE FACE TO FACE COUNSELING, TELEPHONE COUNSELING, FACILITATING AND HOSTING MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS, PROMOTING CULTURAL SENSITIVITY TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, AND ADVOCACY FOR THE COMMUNITY'S OVERALL RIGHTS AND INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS THROUGH ACCESS TO SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. DURING THE YEAR, THROUGH OUR COLLABORATIONS AND OUTREACH EFFORTS, RAKSHA:-PROVIDED 637 HOURS OF COUNSELING. -SERVED 516 CLIENTS IN 2021 WITH 339 NEW REQUESTS FOR HELP. -PROVIDED FINANCIAL 913 REQUESTS FOR CLIENT ASSISTANCE TO 117 CLIENTS. -PROVIDED OUTREACH/TRAINING VIA IN-PERSON, SOCIAL MEDIA, ONLINE EVENTS, AND PSA IN PRINT MEDIA BILLBOARD: MINIMUM 352,562.-PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (TELEPHONE CONTACTS AND IN PERSON REFERRALS AND SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY): 15,573-PROVIDED LEGAL ADVOCACY (CIVIL, CRIMINAL AND IMMIGRATION): 677-PROVIDED 1,020 REQUESTS FOR LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Aparna Bhattacharyya Executive Dir. | Officer | 45 | $76,066 |
Madhu Deshmukh Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ritu Patel Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nisha Kapil Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mansi Anand President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bhavya Chaudhary ESQ Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $56,625 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $882,797 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $554,489 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,255 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,493,911 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $35 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,494,980 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $181,716 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $89,570 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,856 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $420,382 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $59,216 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,138 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,057 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $46,065 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $55,909 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,226 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $50,880 |
| Travel | $979 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $965 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,997 |
| Insurance | $6,692 |
| All other expenses | $41,023 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,075,673 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $491,998 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $204,215 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $383,928 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,615 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,886 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,955 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $25,051 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,150 |
| Total assets | $1,126,798 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $77,984 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $25,873 |
| 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 | $4,211 |
| Total liabilities | $108,068 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $917,897 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $100,833 |
| 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 | $1,126,798 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Raksha Inc has recieved totaling $461,958.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta Inc Norcross, GA PURPOSE: SEE PART IV | $228,200 |
The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $60,000 |
Waterfall Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $50,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $24,939 |
Nordson Corporation Foundation Westlake, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
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