Financial Transparency
Financial Transparency

Every dollar, fully accounted.

We believe in complete financial transparency. See exactly how your donations are used to create impact across education, food security, child protection, and emergency response.

$12.4M

Total Revenue (2024)

85%

Program Efficiency

47,000+

Donors

12+

Years Operating

The Chahal Foundation

A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to education, food security, child protection, safety & justice, and emergency response.

Tax ID (EIN)

39-5160137

Tax Status

501(c)(3)

Founded

November 11, 2012

Headquarters

San Francisco, CA

Revenue Sources

Where Our Funding Comes From

Our revenue comes from diverse sources, ensuring sustainability and independence.

$12.4M

Total Revenue

Individual Donations58%
Contributions from individual donors, including one-time and recurring gifts$7.2M
Foundation Grants25%
Grants from private foundations and family foundations$3.1M
Corporate Giving12%
Corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and matching gift programs$1.5M
Events & Other5%
Fundraising events, investment income, and other revenue$600K
Expense Allocation

How Your Donations Are Used

85 cents of every dollar goes directly to programs. We maintain low overhead while maximizing impact.

Program Services

85%($10.54M)
Education (30%)
Food Security (25%)
Child Protection (20%)
Emergency Response (15%)
Safety & Justice (10%)

Administration

10%($1.24M)
Operations (40%)
Technology (30%)
Compliance (30%)

Fundraising

5%($620K)
Donor Engagement (50%)
Marketing (30%)
Events (20%)

Total Expense Allocation

85%
10%
5%
Programs (85%)
Admin (10%)
Fundraising (5%)
Tax Filings

Form 990 Documents

As a 501(c)(3) organization, we file Form 990 annually with the IRS. Download our complete tax filings below.

Our Financial Accountability Statement

The Chahal Foundation is committed to the highest standards of financial accountability and transparency. We believe that donors have the right to know exactly how their contributions are being used.

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and are audited annually by an independent certified public accounting firm. We maintain strong internal controls and financial management practices.

We are proud that 85 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to our programs. Our low overhead allows us to maximize the impact of every gift while maintaining the operational infrastructure necessary to deliver effective programs worldwide.

Questions about our finances? Contact our finance team at finance@chahalfoundation.org.

Annual Independent Audit
GAAP Compliant
Board Oversight

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Your donation supports programs that are carefully measured and fully accounted. Join our community of informed donors making a real difference.