named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
EISRE Awards
Recognizes outstanding alumni from CMC Vellore in North America for excellence in service, research, and education across medical, nursing, and allied health fields
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 2 activities
- Funding education programs in medicine, nursing, and allied healthFunds education programs at Christian Medical College, Vellore, including training for medical, nursing, and allied health students, and supports the training of one thousand medical professionals annually.
- Funding scholarships and continuing medical educationFunds the Dr. Honorine Ward Senior Training Fellowships, enabling CMC doctors and nurses to pursue fully-funded continuing medical education and global observership opportunities.
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Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
- Facilitating international student training in community medicineHosts an average of 30 to 40 Tufts University medical students annually for training in community medicine at Christian Medical College, Vellore.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Funding compassionate care for vulnerable populationsFunds programs that provide high-quality, compassionate healthcare to underserved populations, including a one-bed clinic for women with no other access to care and a 40-bed hospital in Vellore, serving over two million patients annually.
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding scientific and medical researchSupports advanced scientific research through fundraising, including joint research on cervical cancer screening that contributed to a 35% reduction in mortality in rural Tamil Nadu.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizing excellence in medical service and educationEstablished the Excellence in Service, Research, and Education (EISRE) Award in 2023 and operates an annual nomination process to honor North American alumni who exemplify CMC Vellore’s mission.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Strengthening philanthropy networks for healthcare givingCreates forums for philanthropy partners to promote effective and compassionate giving and engages U.S.-based alumni to support innovation and fundraising for CMC Vellore.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Supporting U.S.-India citizen diplomacy through healthcare projectsContributes to U.S.-India citizen diplomacy by implementing USAID/ASHA-funded healthcare and development projects that strengthen bilateral civil society ties.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Supporting vaccine and rural health programsFunds a vaccine program at CMC Vellore and supports the Jawadhi Hills Model Village Program, combining financial support with employee volunteering to improve rural health outcomes.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Funding capital projects and infrastructure improvementsProvides funding for major capital projects at Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, including construction supported by over $11 million in grants from USAID/ASHA since 1982.
- Matching gift campaigns for healthcare unitsLaunched a matching gift campaign in 2019 that raised over $70,000 for CMC’s Low-Cost Effective Care Unit, with a $60,000 match from Dr. Rob Fish.
- Operating integrated water treatment and conservation systemsOperates an advanced water treatment system that converts black water to gray water and purifies it for reuse in cooling, laundry, and irrigation, saving 160,000 liters of water per day through inter-campus piping and recycling.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.67M
Contributions & grants$8.53M88%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1.10M11%
Other revenue$38K
expenses
Total expenses$8.48M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$486K
Grants paid out$7.63M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.27M
Cash$342K
Investments$11.65M
Liabilities$279K
Net assets$11.99M
Liquid reserves17.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +282.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN RIEHL | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $224K |
| MABEL HARO | DIRECTOR OF DONOR DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $111K |
board members · 23
- ANINDYA DUTTA MD PHD — DIRECTOR
- ANITA RAJA PHD — SECRETARY
- BIBHUTI MISHRA MD — DIRECTOR
- BINU VARUGHESE — TREASURER
- CEPHAS SWAMIDOSS MD — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTIE THOMAS MD — DIRECTOR
- H DAVID REINES MD — DIRECTOR
- HONORINE WARD MD — DIRECTOR
- JACK GILLMAR — DIRECTOR
- JAMES H TAYLOR MD — VICE CHAIR
- JOHN QUITMEYERJD — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH CAMARDO MD — DIRECTOR
- JULIA WATTACHERIL MD — DIRECTOR
- LYDIA BOOHER PHD — DIRECTOR
- MADELON FINKEL PHD — DIRECTOR
- MARGARET KUMAR PHD — DIRECTOR
- MARK RANJAN JESUDASON MD — DIRECTOR
- MEENAKSHI NARULA — DIRECTOR
- MRINALINI MATCHA MD — DIRECTOR
- PHILIP NINAN MD — DIRECTOR
- PRASAD PALLA — DIRECTOR
- RAJ NARAYAN MD — CHAIR
- REV BENJAMIN CHAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- American Baptist International Ministries Partner — Institutional member of the Vellore CMC Foundation
- American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) Funder — Grant program that has awarded over $11 million across more than 25 projects to support construction and capital improvements at CMC Vellore.
- Bethany Memorial Reformed Church Partner — Institutional member of the Vellore CMC Foundation
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Partner — Supported a vaccine program at CMC Vellore and engaged employees as volunteers in the Jawadhi Hills Model Village Program.
- Christian Medical College & Hospital of Vellore Partner — Primary institution supported by the Foundation through funding for research, education, and patient care.
- Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore Partner — Primary institution supported through fundraising and relationship-building activities
- Christian Medical College (CMC) of Vellore Partner — Primary institution supported by the Foundation for advancing medical research, education, and compassionate healthcare.
- Christian Medical College Vellore Partner — Primary institution supported by the VELLORE CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC for healthcare, education, and research activities.
- Christian Medical College, Vellore Partner — Recognizes alumni of Christian Medical College, Vellore through the EISRE Awards, reinforcing institutional ties and shared mission.
- Conflict of Interest Policy Partner — Internal governance policy requiring annual review and execution by all employees and board members.
- Dr. Rob Fish Partner — Scudder family member who led a matching gift campaign for CMC’s Low-Cost Effective Care Unit.
- Friends of CMC Partner — Collaborates as part of the Partners in Philanthropy program to support CMC Vellore.
- Global Ministries (Disciples of Christ / United Church of Christ) Partner — Institutional member of the Vellore CMC Foundation
- Grace-Trinity United Church of Christ Partner — Institutional member of the Vellore CMC Foundation
- National Academy of Medicine Partner — Dr. Gagandeep Kang, CMC alumna, was elected to the National Academy of Medicine for her research in child health and vaccinology.
- New Dover United Methodist Church Partner — Institutional member of the Vellore CMC Foundation
- Presbyterian Church (USA) Partner — Institutional member of the Vellore CMC Foundation
- Reformed Church in America Partner — Institutional member of the Vellore CMC Foundation
- Reformed Church in America Partner — Main backer of the Vellore medical school in its early years.
- Reformed Church in America Partner — Sponsored Scudder family missionaries in India prior to CMC's founding and supported early medical mission work.
- Scudder Association Foundation Partner — Institutional member of the Vellore CMC Foundation
- Scudder Association Foundation Partner — Longstanding philanthropic partner supporting faculty training and care initiatives at CMC.
- Scudder Family Partner — Engages with the Scudder Family through the Partners in Philanthropy program to support CMC Vellore.
- Seventh-day Adventist Church Partner — Institutional member of the Vellore CMC Foundation
- Southern Baptist Convention Partner — Institutional member of the Vellore CMC Foundation
- Tufts University Partner — Collaborates on student exchange programs and community medicine training.
- Tufts University Partner — Dr. Honarine Ward, CMC alumna, is Professor of Medicine at Tufts University and conducts research on infectious diseases.
- US Medical Institutions Partner — Partners with U.S. medical institutions through the Partners in Philanthropy program to support CMC Vellore.
- United Methodist Church Partner — Institutional member of the Vellore CMC Foundation
- United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Government — Federal agency providing grant funding through the ASHA program for capital improvements and infrastructure at CMC Vellore.
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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.
- Faith-Based Service Motivationmethodology: faith_based_serviceBy grounding medical service and fundraising in Christian-influenced values and a personal calling to serve, the organization inspires sustained philanthropy and delivers care to underserved populations, particularly women, because shared faith motivates sacrificial giving and long-term commitment.
- Integrated Model of Compassionate Caremethodology: compassionate_careBy integrating physical and spiritual healing within a culture of empathy and "Service to Others," the organization advances patient-centered care and institutional mission because this holistic approach improves care quality, staff motivation, and donor alignment with the healing ministry of Christ.
- Relationship-Driven Network Engagementmethodology: network_engagementBy cultivating deep, mission-aligned relationships with alumni, faith-based groups, academic institutions, and donors, the foundation amplifies its impact on medical education and patient care because trust-based partnerships increase donor engagement, knowledge exchange, and sustainable support.
- Sustainable Philanthropy Through Structured Governancemethodology: sustainable_philanthropyBy combining principles-driven governance, financial accountability, and structured partner forums, the foundation ensures long-term funding sustainability because transparent, well-governed institutions attract higher donor confidence and enduring commitments.