irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3KNatural disaster support to Nepal Sindhupalchok district flood victims
- #2 $23KCovid pendamic support to local community members Election Expenses Funeral Support Sports Program for youth empowerment program Summer Event for members
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Blood Donation Drive
Organizes blood drives in partnership with the New York Blood Center to support regional blood supply and promote community health.
Education for Life
Supports education for vulnerable children in Sindhupalchowk, Nepal, through scholarships and school supplies.
Food Distribution Program
Provides free groceries and meals to food-insecure individuals and Nepali international students in New York City through organized distribution events.
Sindhu Cup
Annual youth sports tournament held during the Summer Gathering event to promote unity, community pride, and fundraising for education initiatives.
Summer Gathering
Annual community event featuring cultural celebration, food, sports, and a blood drive to strengthen community ties and support humanitarian causes.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Blood and Marrow Donation Drives 1 activity
- Blood donation drives in collaboration with New York Blood CenterOrganizes community blood drives, including a scheduled event on June 28, 2025, in partnership with the New York Blood Center to support blood supply needs.
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
- Education and humanitarian support for children in Sindhupalchok, NepalProvides long-term educational support and essential resources to over 135 vulnerable and orphaned children in Sindhupalchok district, Nepal, sustained through a 15-year commitment and fundraising initiatives.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Emergency and humanitarian assistance for disaster and crisis responseDelivers targeted support during emergencies, including flood relief in Sindhupalchok, Nepal, and multi-faceted COVID-19 response efforts such as aid distribution and community support.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Food distribution in New York CityConducts regular food distribution campaigns, including free grocery and food assistance events in neighborhoods like Woodside, NY, targeting Nepali international students and local community members. Specific campaigns provided aid on eight dates between February 6 and March 5.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth empowerment and community development programs in New York CityEmpowers youth through education, leadership development, and sports initiatives, including the Sindhu Cup, which promotes unity, cultural pride, and philanthropy among young people.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$42K
Contributions & grants$42K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$37K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$12K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$23K
Cash$23K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$23K
Liquid reserves7.3 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +41.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
board members · 16
- Arusha Moktan — Member
- Bishnu Shrestha — Member
- Dangtu Sherpa — Member
- Karna B Shrestha — Member
- Lakpa Thilen Sherpa — Secretary
- Laxmi Sherpa — Vice President
- Lopsang Sherpa — Joint Treasurer
- Niser Sherpa — Treasurer
- Pasang Norbu Sherpa — Member
- Pema DSherpa — General Secretary
- Rakesh Thapa — Member
- Renu Tamang — Member
- Sangay Sherpa — Member
- Sudarshan Guni — Member
- Sunita Ghising Tamang — Vice President
- Tshring Tenzing Lama — President
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- GPK Foundation America Partner — Collaborated with SUWS on a free food distribution campaign
- GPK Foundation America Partner — Collaborated with Sindhu USA Welfare Society to organize a free grocery distribution event in Woodside, NY.
- New York Blood Center Partner — Collaborated with Sindhu USA Welfare Society to host a blood donation drive.
- New York Blood Center Partner — Collaborates with Sindhu USA Welfare Society to conduct a blood drive during the Summer Gathering 2026.
- Persaud Community Affairs Pantry Inc. Partner — Collaborated with Sindhu USA Welfare Society to organize a free grocery distribution event in Woodside, NY.
- Queensboro Park Partner — Host venue for the Sindhu Cup and 15th Annual Summer Gathering event.
- Sindhupalchowk Partner — Primary community of focus for cultural celebration and development efforts.
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.
- Collaborative Community Health and Service Deliverymethodology: collaborative_service_deliveryBy partnering with medical institutions and other organizations, the organization amplifies the reach and impact of health and food distribution initiatives, because coordinated, multi-stakeholder efforts produce more effective and scalable community outcomes.
- Education as Empowermentmethodology: education-for-empowermentBy providing education and learning opportunities, the organization empowers individuals to improve their life outcomes, because education is seen as foundational to unlocking individual potential and driving long-term social progress.
- Integrated Community Empowermentmethodology: integrated-community-empowermentBy combining education, cultural preservation, and community engagement, the organization creates lasting social impact, because empowerment is most effective when rooted in cultural identity and collective action.
- Youth Development through Sports and Culturemethodology: community-through-sportsBy engaging youth in sports and cultural events, the organization fosters community unity and personal development, because shared identity and structured activities produce empowerment and charitable engagement among young people.