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GRACE AND PEACE MISSION TO ORISSA

VESTAL, NY · EIN 510605284 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE Q33 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · gpmoindia.org
revenue
$120K
expenses
$105K
net assets
$37K
employees
mission · from form 990

SUPPORT FOR ORPHANAGE IN ORISSIA INDIA

profile · synthesized from sources

Grace and Peace Mission to Orissa operates an orphanage in Kandhamal, Odisha, India, providing housing, education, food, and spiritual nurture to over 120 children. Founded by Rev. Hemant Tandi, the organization supports vulnerable children, many from marginalized tribal communities, and extends aid to persecuted tribal churches and leprosy-affected families. It also promotes self-sufficiency through agricultural and vocational projects.

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

  • Christian Missionary and Church Planting Efforts 1 activity
    • Conducting Christian outreach and spiritual ministry
      Engages 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.
  • Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 1 activity
    • Expanding access to clean water in local communities
      Installs 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.
  • Transportation Access Support 1 activity
    • Facilitating transportation and logistics for orphanage operations
      Uses purchased vehicles—including an auto rickshaw, motorcycle, and truck—to transport children, supplies, and staff, supporting daily operations and community outreach efforts.
  • Direct Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children 1 activity
    • Operating an orphanage for vulnerable children in Orissa, India
      Provides 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.
  • Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
    • Providing infrastructure and facility improvements at the orphanage compound
      Constructs 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.
  • Vocational Sewing and Tailoring Training 1 activity
    • Providing vocational training and life skills development
      Equips older students with practical skills through sewing machine training and supports welding business initiatives using purchased equipment, fostering self-reliance and income-generating opportunities.
  • Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
    • Supporting agriculture and food self-sufficiency at the orphanage
      Plants and harvests crops on-site at the orphanage compound to provide food for children and reduce dependency on external supplies.
  • Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
    • Supporting higher education and vocational advancement for orphanage alumni
      Establishes scholarship funds and provides ongoing support for older children and young adults from the orphanage to pursue college education or vocational training.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Providing care and support for leprosy-affected families
      Offers housing, food, and care for six leprosy victims and their extended families living near the Nanda orphanage in Orissa, India.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$120K
Contributions & grants$120K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$105K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$100K
balance sheet
Total assets$37K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
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-Enterprises
    methodology: economic_self_sustainability
    By 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 Care
    methodology: faith_based_holistic_care
    By 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 Development
    methodology: faith_based_leadership_development
    By 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 Model
    methodology: hybrid_local-international_support
    By 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.