Dost Education is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dost Education is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR VISION IS THAT EVERY CHILD IS SCHOOL READY. DOST EDUCATION EMPOWERS PARENTS OF ANY LITERACY LEVEL TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR CHILD'S EARLY EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR PURPOSE IS TO ENGAGE IN RESEARCH, INSTRUCT AND TRAIN INDIVIDUALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING OR DEVELOPING THEIR CAPABILITIES AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON SUBJECTS USEFUL TO INDIVIDUALS AND BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY. DOST MEANS FRIEND IN HINDI. OUR VISION IS TO GET LOW-INCOME KIDS SCHOOL READY TO INCREASE THEIR OPPORTUNITY TO ESCAPE GENERATIONAL POVERTY. WE EMPOWER PARENTS OF ANY LITERACY LEVEL IN INDIA TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR CHILD'S EARLY DEVELOPMENT. WE USE MOBILE TECHNOLOGY, RESEARCH-BACKED CURRICULUM, MACHINE LEARNING, AND BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE TO SOLVE EVERYDAY PARENTING PROBLEMS AND NUDGE PARENTS TO NURTURE COGNITIVE AND SOCIO-EMOTIONAL DEVEOPMENT IN THEIR 3-6 YEAR OLD KIDS. CURRENTLY, WE HAVE SUPPORTED 53,000 FAMILIES IN INDIA SINCE 2017 THROUGH OUR FLAGSHIP SCHOOL READINESS PHONECAST CAMPAIGN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sindhuja Jeyabal Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $120,000 |
Sneha Sheth CEO | Officer | 40 | $120,000 |
Erica Arya Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Neelansha Dwivedi Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
David Stiehr COO | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $1,086,537 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,086,537 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $125 |
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 | $1,084,450 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $240,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $43,593 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,571 |
Payroll taxes | $11,709 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $813,306 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $192 |
Office expenses | $56,807 |
Information technology | $36,667 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $27,870 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,338,508 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $812,432 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $872 |
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 | $36,536 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,247 |
Total assets | $851,087 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,390 |
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 | $10 |
Total liabilities | $29,400 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $451,710 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $369,977 |
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 | $851,087 |