named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Kutia Kondha Ministry
Reaches out to the unreached Kutia Kondha tribe through education and evangelism, including hosting children at the orphanage
Leprosy Outreach
Provides care and support to six leprosy-affected families living near the Nanda orphanage
Nanda Orphanage
Provides housing, food, education, medical care, and spiritual nurture to over 120 children in Kandhamal, Odisha
Tribal Church Support
Offers spiritual supervision and practical aid to over 20 tribal churches in the Kandhamal jungle region
Vocational and Self-Sustainability Projects
Includes welding, sewing, poultry, and vegetable farming initiatives to generate income and train older students
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Christian Missionary and Church Planting Efforts 1 activity
- Conducting Christian outreach and spiritual ministryEngages in Christian missionary work in India and the Dominican Republic, including spiritual support during crises like the Covid-19 outbreak, conducting baptisms, and providing spiritual instruction to children and communities.
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Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 1 activity
- Expanding access to clean water in local communitiesInstalls water chlorinators in rural villages and government schools to purify thousands of gallons of water per day, improving public health and sanitation for underserved populations near the orphanage.
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Transportation Access Support 1 activity
- Facilitating transportation and logistics for orphanage operationsUses purchased vehicles—including an auto rickshaw, motorcycle, and truck—to transport children, supplies, and staff, supporting daily operations and community outreach efforts.
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Direct Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children 1 activity
- Operating an orphanage for vulnerable children in Orissa, IndiaProvides residential care, food, shelter, education, medical care, and spiritual support to vulnerable children at an orphanage on a 7-acre site in G. Udayagiri, Orissa, India. The facility has housed up to 135 children, including tribal children from the Kutia Kondha community.
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Providing infrastructure and facility improvements at the orphanage compoundConstructs and maintains essential infrastructure including dormitories, dining halls, guest rooms, a multi-purpose building, fencing, irrigation systems, wells, and bunk beds to improve living conditions and operational capacity at the orphanage. Projects include rebuilding staff quarters, enclosing the compound, and constructing a dining pavilion.
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Vocational Sewing and Tailoring Training 1 activity
- Providing vocational training and life skills developmentEquips older students with practical skills through sewing machine training and supports welding business initiatives using purchased equipment, fostering self-reliance and income-generating opportunities.
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Supporting agriculture and food self-sufficiency at the orphanagePlants and harvests crops on-site at the orphanage compound to provide food for children and reduce dependency on external supplies.
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
- Supporting higher education and vocational advancement for orphanage alumniEstablishes scholarship funds and provides ongoing support for older children and young adults from the orphanage to pursue college education or vocational training.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Providing care and support for leprosy-affected familiesOffers housing, food, and care for six leprosy victims and their extended families living near the Nanda orphanage in Orissa, India.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$120K
Contributions & grants$120K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$105K
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Grants paid out$100K
balance sheet
Total assets$37K
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Net assets$37K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +25.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- HEMANT TANDI — DIRECTOR
- JOHN TODD MANSFIELD — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Hemant and Saima Tandi Partner — Local contacts responsible for managing correspondence with sponsored children
- Hindu government high school for boys Partner — Installed a water chlorinator at this school where staff previously taught.
- Kelly Marcello Partner — Contact person for sponsorship donations
- Kutia Kondha Tribe Partner — Engages with the tribe through native evangelists to build trust and share the gospel.
- Nanda community Partner — Collaborates with the Nanda community in its mission work.
- Orissa state government Government — Partnered with Rev. Hemant Tandi on tribal development initiatives in Kandhamal District from 1991 to 2002.
- UNICEF Partner — Collaborated with Rev. Hemant Tandi in tribal development work in Kandhamal District from 1991 to 2002.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Economic Self-Sufficiency Through Integrated Micro-Enterprisesmethodology: economic_self_sustainabilityBy developing agricultural projects and livestock ventures, the organization increases food security and financial sustainability because locally generated income reduces dependency on external funding and strengthens long-term program resilience.
- Faith-Based Holistic Orphan Caremethodology: faith_based_holistic_careBy providing residential care integrated with daily religious instruction, education, and emotional support, the organization fosters comprehensive child development because spiritual and physical needs are addressed together within a stable, faith-centered home environment.
- Faith-Driven Community and Leadership Developmentmethodology: faith_based_leadership_developmentBy training local pastors and evangelists and building long-term relationships with tribal communities, the organization expands spiritual and communal resilience because indigenous leadership ensures culturally grounded, sustainable outreach.
- Hybrid Local-International Support Modelmethodology: hybrid_local-international_supportBy combining on-the-ground local leadership with remote financial support and oversight from international donors, the organization sustains its mission because it leverages local cultural insight and global resources in a complementary structure.