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CHERYSH AMERICA FOUNDATION INC
RYE BROOK, NY · EIN 453908275 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE R24 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Micro (<$100K) · cheryshamericafoundation.org
revenue
$33K
expenses
$61K
net assets
$285K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS,WOMEN, FAMILIES AND VARIOUS DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES IN INDIA, PARTICULARYIN THE COASTAL DISTRICTS OF KARNATKA AND GOA, AND OTHER DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

CherYsh America Foundation is a nonprofit founded in 2010 that promotes sustainable development for women, children, and disadvantaged communities in rural India, particularly in Karnataka and Goa. The organization implements after-school programs, digital literacy initiatives, and vocational training to support education and economic independence. It operates as a direct-service provider with a focus on long-term community transformation.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

After-School Learning Centers
Provides academic support and enrichment for rural school children in India to improve educational outcomes and access to learning resources.
Digital Literacy Programs
Equips rural communities with digital skills using modern technology and AI-enabled learning tools to promote digital inclusion.
Women Entrepreneur Training
Offers vocational training and skills development for women to foster economic independence and sustainable livelihoods.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Women's Microenterprise and Livelihood Development 1 activity
    • Operating after-school programs and vocational training
      Runs after-school programs in India and the USA and provides vocational training for women to support the upliftment of women and children in underserved communities.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Supporting sustainable development in underserved communities
      Provides sustainable development initiatives focused on children, young adults, women, families, and disadvantaged communities in India—particularly in the coastal districts of Karnataka and Goa—and other developing countries.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$33K
Contributions & grants$15K45%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$18K55%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$61K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$285K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$285K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -51.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • MICHAEL DESA — Director
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • India Government — Implements rural education and women's vocational training programs in India.
  • USA Government — Operates after-school programs for underserved communities in the USA.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Research-Grounded Community Implementation
    methodology: research-grounded_community_implementation
    By combining research-driven models with on-the-ground experience, the organization creates effective rural education programs that lead to economic independence, because locally adapted, evidence-based approaches yield more sustainable and scalable outcomes.