Upaya Social Ventures

Organization Overview

Upaya Social Ventures is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (Q32) the organization is classified as: International Economic Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Upaya Social Ventures employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Upaya Social Ventures 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, Upaya Social Ventures generated $857.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $864.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.5% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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UPAYA SOCIAL VENTURES FIGHTS EXTREME POVERTY THROUGH DIGNIFIED JOBS. FOUNDED IN 2011, UPAYA PROVIDES INVESTMENT AND CONSULTING SUPPORT TO EARLY-STAGE BUSINESSES AIMED AT CREATING JOBS FOR THE POOREST OF THE POOR. UPAYA'S CONTINUALLY GROWING PORTFOLIO OF IMPACT INVESTMENTS HAS CREATED OVER 25,000 LASTING, DIGNIFIED JOBS. ENDORSED BY IMPACTMATTERS AS A HIGH-IMPACT, COST-EFFECTIVE NONPROFIT, UPAYA'S TEAMS IN SEATTLE AND BANGALORE ARE COMMITTED TO A GOAL OF HELPING ENTREPRENEURS CREATE JOBS FOR 50,000 PEOPLE IN INDIA BY 2025

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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UPAYA CREATES DIGNIFIED JOBS FOR THE POOREST OF THE POOR BY BUILDING SCALABLE BUSINESSES WITH INVESTMENT AND CONSULTING SUPPORT. SINCE 2011, UPAYA HAS SUPPORTED 28 SMALL AND GROWING BUSINESSES IN INDIA WITH INVESTMENTS AND EXPERTISE. AS OF DECEMBER 2021, UPAYA PARTNERS HAD CREATED OVER 25,000 LASTING AND DIGNIFIED JOBS. IN 2021, UPAYA ACCELERATED THE GROWTH OF 9 ADDITIONAL COMPANIES LED BY FEMALE FOUNDERS AND SELECTED TWO NEW PARTNERS FOR OUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO. DESPITE THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC, OUR SURVEY OF A SAMPLE OF JOBHOLDERS FOUND THAT THE MAJORITY CONTINUED TO EARN A LIVING DURING THE HARD LOCKDOWN IN INDIA, THANKS TO UPAYA PARTNERS.


IN 2021, INDIA FACED A DEVASTATING SECOND WAVE OF COVID, WHICH HALTED OPERATIONS FOR MANY OF UPAYA'S PORTFOLIO COMPANIES. UPAYA RAISED FUNDS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY GRANTS FOR SEVERAL PORTFOLIO COMPANIES SO THAT THEY COULD PROVIDE SANITATION KITS, CASH STIPENDS, AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kate Cochran
CEO
$128,687
Suman Bhat-Kincaid
Philanthropy Director
$101,300
Sachita Shenoy
Chief Impact Officer
$88,421
Robin Wolaner
Chair
$0
Kim Rachmeler
Vice Chair
$0
Anurag Chandra
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $138,589
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$569,858
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $118,375
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$708,447
Total Program Service Revenue$28,207
Investment income $121,085
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 $857,739

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Upaya Social Ventures has recieved totaling $280,536.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Kaphan Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$74,371
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS

$61,750
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$40,336
Crystal Spring Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: 2021 GRANT

$25,000
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL

$17,400
Impactassets Inc

Bethesda, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$15,000
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