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OLD RAJSHAHI CADETS ASSOCIATION ORCA-USA
EAST MEADOW, NY · EIN 810568348 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE P60 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · orcausa.org
revenue
$136K
expenses
$95K
net assets
$82K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

HELPING PEOPLE IN NEED WITH BASIC HUMAN NECESSITIES

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization founded by alumni of Rajshahi Cadet College to support underprivileged children and communities in Bangladesh. Operates residential homes providing shelter, education, and care for orphaned boys, and funds healthcare and development projects. The USA chapter supports these initiatives through member donations and fundraising.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Cataract Surgery Funding
Financial support for cataract operations through partnership with RDRS
Dialysis Centers Support
Funding and operational support for ten dialysis centers serving underserved communities
ORCA HOMES
Residential care program for orphaned boys in Chittagong and Gaibandha, providing shelter, education, meals, religious instruction, and medical care
ORCA Palli
Housing project in Mukhterpur village providing homes for very needy families on 3.5 bigha of land
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding and supporting social projects in North America and Bangladesh
      Identifies, sponsors, and funds social initiatives focused on community development and support for underserved populations in both North America and Bangladesh. These projects include residential care, medical services, and educational support.
  • Vision Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding cataract surgery services through RDRS
      Finances cataract surgery services via partnership with RDRS, enabling vision restoration for individuals in need in Bangladesh.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Managing membership for former cadets and their families
      Offers primary membership to former cadets of Rajshahi Cadet College residing in North America and associate membership to spouses, children, and former teachers, supporting community cohesion and participation.
  • Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
    • Operating ORCA HOMES for orphaned boys in Chittagong, Bangladesh
      Provides long-term residential care, education, and medical support for 12 orphan boys in Patenga, Chittagong, including housing, school enrollment, tutoring, and physician-provided healthcare. The program has demonstrated measurable improvements in health and academic outcomes over a five-year period.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Organizing member reunions and events
      Plans and conducts periodic reunions for members, such as the ORCA-USA 2023 Reunion held in Houston from May 26 to May 28, fostering community engagement and networking among former cadets and their families.
  • Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
    • Providing community-based assistance to individuals in need
      Offers targeted support to individuals and families facing hardship, including educational, housing, and employment-related assistance, such as support for Class VI employees of Rajshahi Cadet College and laboratory staffing at Chowbari College.
  • Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
    • Supporting dialysis centers in Bangladesh through partnerships
      Provides financial and operational support for ten and counting dialysis centers in Bangladesh in collaboration with ISKKC, expanding access to critical kidney care services for underserved populations.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$136K
Contributions & grants$136K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$95K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$76K
balance sheet
Total assets$176K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$82K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • ISKKC Partner — Partner organization operating dialysis centers supported by ORCA-USA
  • ORCA Network — Functions as a local chapter of ORCA, adhering to its constitution and principles.
  • ORCA Chittagong Partner — Local chapter responsible for managing ORCA HOMES, including staffing, medical care, and daily operations.
  • Old Rajshahi Cadets Association Network — USA chapter of the Bangladesh-based Old Rajshahi Cadets Association
  • RDRS Partner — Partner organization implementing cataract surgery programs funded by ORCA-USA
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.

  • Alumni Network Mobilization for National Development
    methodology: alumni_network_engagement
    By strengthening intergenerational and geographically dispersed alumni networks, the organization leverages collective talent to advance mutual and national development, because sustained engagement of skilled individuals amplifies impact beyond individual benefit.
  • Member-Driven Project Funding with Merit Review
    methodology: member_driven_funding
    By funding social and charitable projects proposed by members and selected for merit by the Executive Committee, the organization ensures community ownership and impactful programming, because involving members in decision-making increases relevance and commitment.
  • Need-Based Academic and Housing Support
    methodology: need_based_support
    By providing academic support and housing to individuals with promise and those in need, the organization fosters educational development and addresses basic human necessities, because meeting foundational needs enables personal growth and community contribution.