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 12/2022, Upaya Social Ventures employed 6 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 12/2022, Upaya Social Ventures generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.7% 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

2022

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 PEOPLE LIVING IN EXTREME POVERTY. UPAYA'S CONTINUALLY GROWING PORTFOLIO OF IMPACT INVESTMENTS HAS CREATED OVER 28,000 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 PEOPLE LIVING IN EXTREME POVERTY BY BUILDING SCALABLE BUSINESSES WITH INVESTMENT AND CONSULTING SUPPORT. SINCE 2011, UPAYA HAS SUPPORTED 34 SMALL AND GROWING BUSINESSES IN INDIA WITH INVESTMENTS AND EXPERTISE. AS OF DECEMBER 2022, UPAYA PARTNERS HAD CREATED OVER 28,000 LASTING AND DIGNIFIED JOBS. IN 2022, UPAYA ACCELERATED THE GROWTH OF EIGHT ADDITIONAL COMPANIES AND SELECTED FIVE NEW PARTNERS FOR OUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO. IN 2022, UPAYA ALSO PROVIDED $35,000 IN GRANT FUNDING TO ENTREPRENEURS IN ASIA AS PART OF A PARTNERSHIP WITH ANGELS OF IMPACT.


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. THE REMAINING PORTION OF THESE GRANTS WAS PAID OUT IN 2022.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kate Cochran
CEO
$132,617
Sachita Shenoy
Board Member
$0
Robin Wolaner
Chair
$0
Kim Rachmeler
Vice Chair
$0
Brian Boland
Board Member
$0
Caroline Norton Vance
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$399,979
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$805,234
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $9,469
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,205,213
Total Program Service Revenue$66,875
Investment income $7,499
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $35,235
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$28,718
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,286,104

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