named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Developmental Disabilities Support
Provides funding for special education, therapy, vocational training, and lifelong care for children with autism, Down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities in the US and India.
Eye Support
Funds pediatric cataract surgeries, vision screening programs, and provision of glasses and vision aids to children with visual impairments in multiple countries.
Polio and Cerebral Palsy Support
Supports corrective surgeries, rehabilitation, mobility devices, and therapy for children affected by polio and cerebral palsy in the US and India.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 2 activities
- Annual grantmaking investment in specialized programs for children with disabilitiesInvests $450,000 annually in specialized programs for children with developmental disabilities through grant funding.
- Funding organizations that serve children with developmental and physical disabilitiesFunds organizations in the United States and India that provide special education, therapy, vocational training, and lifelong care for children and families affected by developmental and physical disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and polio-related complications. Awards grants to over 12 partner centers globally and supports more than 650 children annually through these programs.
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Comprehensive Eye Care Access 2 activities
- Operation of international eye care centersEstablishes and supports 22 eye care centers across 8 countries to serve children with visual impairments.
- Support for eye care programs and cataract surgeries for childrenInvests $290,000 annually in eye care programs for children with visual impairments, reporting over 3,045 children with restored or improved vision and a 98% success rate in cataract surgeries.
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Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
- Direct provision of therapies and rehabilitation services for children with cerebral palsyProvides therapy and rehabilitation services to children with cerebral palsy in India to improve quality of life.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engaging volunteers in support events for differently-abled childrenOrganizes volunteer participation in events involving setup and activity management to support differently-abled children.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organizing fundraising events for differently-abled childrenHosts an annual Spring Gala and organizes recurring walk events to raise funds and community support for education, therapy, medical care, and vocational training for differently-abled children.
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Adaptive Equipment Provision 1 activity
- Provision of corrective surgeries, braces, and mobility devices for children affected by polioProvides corrective surgeries, braces, and mobility devices to children in India who missed polio vaccination programs or suffer from complications of past polio infections.
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Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 1 activity
- Provision of speech therapy and special education for children with autismProvides speech therapy and special education for children with autism, with one year of services supported per $200 donation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$140K
Contributions & grants$140K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$378K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$349K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$214K
Cash$210K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$211K
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -27.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- CHANDRA RAMACHANDRAN — TRUSTEE
- GIRI GIRIDHARAN — TRUSTEE
- RADHIKA GAJULAPALLI — TRUSTEE
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Fundación Sonrisas Partner — Partner organization supporting families and children living with Down syndrome through early intervention and advocacy in Guatemala City, Guatemala.
- Heart and Hand For The Handicapped Partner — Accepts partnership proposals from external organizations.
- Heart and Hand For The Handicapped Partner — Organization coordinating volunteer and fundraising activities for differently abled children.
- Hope for Children Foundation Partner — Partner organization delivering inclusive education and care for children with developmental disabilities in underserved communities; has empowered over 1,200 children.
- Mobile eye clinics conduct screenings in remote schools and communities to identify children with vision problems early. Partner — Partners with organizations operating mobile eye clinics for early vision screening.
- Muskan Trust Partner — Partner organization supporting autism programs in Delhi
- Prescription glasses, low-vision aids, and assistive devices help children see clearly and succeed in school. Partner — Collaborates with organizations that distribute glasses and vision aids to children.
- Rising Stars Special Needs Center Partner — Partner organization providing integrated therapy, education, and vocational training for children and teens with developmental disabilities.
- Sight-saving cataract surgeries for children born with congenital cataracts or those who develop them early in life. Partner — Supports organizations providing pediatric cataract surgery.
- United Way Network — Partner in fundraising efforts through United Way campaigns.
strategies · 3
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.
- Community-Partnered Mobile Screeningmethodology: early_detection_through_mobile_screeningBy deploying mobile eye clinics in remote schools and partnering with local organizations, the organization enables early detection of visual impairments, because proximity and trust reduce barriers to access and increase treatment uptake.
- Comprehensive Developmental Support Modelmethodology: comprehensive_developmental_supportBy combining speech therapy and special education with family and community support, the organization improves outcomes for children with developmental disabilities, because integrated services address multiple dimensions of a child's needs simultaneously, leading to more sustainable progress.
- Mission-Aligned Grantmaking with Local Leveragemethodology: mission-aligned_grantmakingBy funding local organizations that deliver comprehensive care and align with its mission, the organization amplifies impact, because locally rooted partners ensure cultural relevance and sustainability while grantee alignment ensures strategic coherence.