Mitrata-Nepal Foundation for Children

“The 990 draft was emailed to board members with a request that each member respond during a comment period with either an approval or with additions/corrections. Responses, if any, were then summarized and any changes forwarded to the tax preparer for inclusion in the final return.”

“The executive director volunteers her time so there was no discussion about compensation.”

“Since the executive director volunteers her time to the organization, the % of management and general and fundraising expenses in Part IX are lower than usual.”

“Information related to the conflict of interest statements is included in the board minutes, and copies of the statements are kept in a file for possible future reference.”

“Our 990 is available on Candid (formerly GuideStar) and upon request, and our past few 990s and financial statements are included on our website. Other governing documents are available upon request. We have met the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability and are an accredited charity of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Charity Navigator.”

“Pt. XII, line 2a and 2c - Our CPA provides preparation engagement statements which are comparable to compiled statements. The executive committee is responsible for monitoring the accounting processes and selecting who provides the accounting for the organization.”

“Pt. III, line 4 - Statement of Program Accomplishments: OVERVIEW: We provided funding for programs in education, healthcare, housing,support services, and scholarships for 144 underprivileged children ranging from preschool age through university level in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. We provided oversight and coordination for our programs in partnership with NGO partner in Nepal, Bhuvaneshwori Satyal Foundation (BSF). In Nepal, our children finished the school year and advanced to higher grades. Further, we had four graduates who obtained jobs and became independent of Mitrata support. They obtained bachelors degrees in business studies, social work, and travel and tourism. Additional accomplishments are: (1) A second contact center in Swayambhunath Kathmandu was opened and operated in addition to the one in Baleju, Kathmandu. (2) 10th grade students successfully cleared the rigorous SEE examination and advanced to the 11th grade. (3) BSF enlarged its referral and resource network and participated in an NGO conference in Hetauda, Nepal. (4) Two trips of sponsors and board members to Nepal were completed. (5) BSF hosted a formal alumni event for those who had graduated with excellent participation.(6) One Mitrata employee traveled to Seattle to meet with local board members and child sponsors.(7) The first Seattle Trivia Night fundraiser was launched and very successfully surpassed the fundraising goal. (8) Sponsorships for all the new children in the program and new Contact Center sponsorships were secured by the end of the year.(9) New Nancy Williger Legacy Circle members were obtained by the end of the year and a planned giving meeting was held.(10) BSF Executive Director Leena Satyal and Board President Yogesh Satyal were hosted for two weeks in the USA and participated in numerous sponsor meetings, strategic planning sessions with the Mitrata Board, and attended the M4MK picnic.(11) New officers filling all vacant positions were welcomed and the second President of Mitrata, Nancy Williger, ended her long participation on the board and was honored at a celebration. ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN NEPAL: Two Contact Centers, located in Kathmandu, served as a day educational program which prepared 40 children of varying young ages to attend school for the first time. The population served includes children documented to be from low SES families such as itinerant workers or migrants. Child Sponsorship Program: All children were sponsored and fully-engaged in school programs. Most of the children received extra tutoring, family and individual counseling, career counseling, healthcare services, and annual checkups. The children were taken on numerous field trips and cultural trips to widen their educational experience.Staff was increased in the areas of mental and physical health in order to expand needed services to children. Elementary School Children: Thirty-six children in Class UKG through Class 10 were supported with both housing and education and attended boarding schools (or emergency housing) throughout Kathmandu Valley. We supported another 32 children for their education who lived at home often with a single parent. Six children passed the SEE to go on to the 11th grade. 11th-12th Grade Children: Fourteen children in 11th and 12th grade attended various schools. Post 12th Grade Children: Through an individualized approach and our commitment to support each child into adulthood, 23 children attended universities in the fields of social work, education, computer engineering, nursing, dental surgery, medicine, hotel and business management. Graduates from Our Program: Four children completed their education and were able to obtain jobs and become independent of Mitrata. Alumni: There are now 60 alumni who are regularly contacted by BSF. More Support Services: Many of our families continued to struggle financially and needed more social, emotional, and environmental support. Children need mental health services and drug treatment pr”