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← PRATHAM USA

Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by PRATHAM USA.

Totals

Total revenue
$24,619,120
Total expenses
$23,301,258
Contributions and grants received
$23,912,646
Grants paid
$17,194,459
Program service revenue
$59,911
Investment income
$444,270
Other revenue
$202,293
Total assets, end of year
$31,343,778
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,822,562
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$21,521,216
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$18,571,622
Management and general expenses
$1,907,997
Fundraising expenses
$2,821,639
Program service expenses (Part III)
$18,571,622

Program services were 79.7% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $7,378,223

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $16,534,423

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $388,777

  • 2a · Program service revenue: TEACHING AT THE RIGHT LEVEL

    total $59,911 · related or exempt $59,911

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $442,251 · excluded $442,251

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $8,580,419

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $8,578,400

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $2,019

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $2,019 · excluded $2,019

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $1,582,087

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $7,378,223

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $1,380,290

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $201,797 · excluded $201,797

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $0

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $0

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $0

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

    total $496 · excluded $496

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $496

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $1,285,399 · program services $1,285,399

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $15,909,060 · program services $15,909,060

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $720,288 · program services $156,140 · management and general $263,950 · fundraising $300,198

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $2,226,180 · program services $522,929 · management and general $626,010 · fundraising $1,077,241

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $78,525 · program services $21,475 · management and general $20,680 · fundraising $36,370

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $123,749 · program services $37,746 · management and general $24,984 · fundraising $61,019

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $194,255 · program services $52,729 · management and general $50,284 · fundraising $91,242

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $61,146 · management and general $61,146

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $55,682 · management and general $55,682

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $49,752 · fundraising $49,752

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $3,265 · management and general $3,265

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $1,067,386 · program services $271,725 · management and general $531,398 · fundraising $264,263

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $92,294 · program services $8,845 · fundraising $83,449

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $69,142 · program services $69,142

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $180,736 · program services $180,736

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $25,146 · management and general $25,146

  • 17 · Travel

    total $197,991 · program services $20,636 · management and general $55,442 · fundraising $121,913

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $84,895 · fundraising $84,895

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $0

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $11,699 · management and general $11,699

  • 24a · Other expenses: CHAPTER AND EVENT EXPENSES

    total $602,499 · program services $27,587 · fundraising $574,912

  • 24b · Other expenses: CREDIT CARD AND DONATION

    total $190,168 · program services $7,473 · management and general $178,311 · fundraising $4,384

  • 24c · Other expenses: BAD DEBT EXPENSE

    total $72,001 · fundraising $72,001

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $6,547,295 · end of year $7,952,724

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $7,838,953 · end of year $7,915,084

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $32,750 · end of year $3,736,993

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $140,177 · end of year $267,339

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $70,502

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $70,502

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $14,585 · end of year $0

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $6,080,925 · end of year $11,180,373

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $46,869 · end of year $291,265

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $256,219 · end of year $224,739

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $472,000 · end of year $9,597,823

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $10,771,535 · end of year $7,283,848

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $9,201,800 · end of year $14,237,368

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O

Activities or mission (Part I)

PRATHAM USA'S PRIMARY OBJECTIVES ARE (i) raising funds to support learning, (ii) increasing awareness about the challenges facing students and equitable approaches to improving learning outcomes at scale, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

  • Pratham's education programs support children from early childhood through secondary school, with a strong emphasis on foundational learning. Proven approaches such as Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) helps children acquire essential reading and math skills, while early year programs focus on school readiness and foundational development. Pratham operates both in schools and communities and works closely with state governments to implement and scale programs. Engagement with families, especially mothers and local youth ensures learning continues beyond the classroom. Through direct implementation and partnerships, Pratham reaches millions of children each year across India.

    Expenses $8,695,000 · Grants $8,694,847

  • Pratham leverages digital tools to expand access to learning and skill-building. From mobile-based content to virtual skilling platforms, technology is integrated across programs to enhance reach, engagement, and effectiveness. The organization develops student-focused, regionally adaptable content and uses real-time data to guide implementation and improvement. Community-level digital champions such as youth volunteers and "smart mothers" play a key role in facilitating digital learning. Technology also supports Pratham's efforts in measurement, training, and system strengthening.

    Expenses $2,192,879 · Grants $1,980,000

  • Pratham's vocational training programs equip India's youth (ages 18-35) with technical, life, and employability skills to prepare them for work and entrepreneurship. The program offers a tiered skilling model blending self-learning, virtual instruction, and hands-on practical training across multiple trades. It includes employment-linked courses, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for informal workers, and support for micro-enterprise development. Pratham also trains youth volunteers and links young women to livelihoods in their local communities. These programs are active in both physical centers and through community-based outreach across India. LINE 4D, Program Service Amounts raised for PCVC, Civil, and other programs, and for general operating support of Pratham Education Foundation Pratham International, through its flagship initiative Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL), supports governments and local partners in designing and scaling effective foundational learning programs in nearly 30 countries, reaching over 7 million children across Sub-Saharan Africa and more than 1 million learners in Latin America and the Middle East and North Africa, with growing engagement in Southeast Asia. Operating as a technical and resource partner, Pratham International provides flexible end-to-end support through virtual, in-person, and hybrid approaches, maintaining a lean, time-bound presence on the ground.

    Expenses $2,045,000 · Grants $2,045,000

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Bharti Manisha

    CEO and Global Executive

    Total calculated
    $520,468
    From this org
    $491,329
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $29,139
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $491,329
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $8,417
    Nontaxable benefits
    $20,722
    Filer's total
    $520,468

  • Bahl Vikas

    Head of Operations

    Total calculated
    $199,820
    From this org
    $185,019
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,801
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $185,019
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    not reported
    Nontaxable benefits
    $14,801
    Filer's total
    $199,820

  • Brar Aneetinder

    Senior Director, Individual Ph

    Total calculated
    $192,520
    From this org
    $177,944
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,576
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $177,944
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $4,670
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,906
    Filer's total
    $192,520

  • Baghel Nishant

    Digital Director

    Total calculated
    $186,509
    From this org
    $172,072
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,437
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $172,072
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $7,006
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,431
    Filer's total
    $186,509

  • Ghosh Priyanka

    Comms Dirctor

    Total calculated
    $174,540
    From this org
    $158,278
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $16,262
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $158,278
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $6,356
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,906
    Filer's total
    $174,540

  • Desai Sagar Krishna

    IT director

    Total calculated
    $170,851
    From this org
    $166,420
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $4,431
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $161,420
    Bonus
    $5,000
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $4,431
    Nontaxable benefits
    not reported
    Filer's total
    $170,851

  • Yadav Manushi

    Director, Strategy and Partner

    Total calculated
    $162,695
    From this org
    $134,544
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $28,151
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $134,544
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $5,606
    Nontaxable benefits
    $22,545
    Filer's total
    $162,695

  • Sarma Adarsh

    National Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • Sanger Arvind

    National Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • Raj Deepak

    National Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Shethia Dhiren

    National Board Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    15

  • Singh Gagan

    National Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Saboo Jai

    National BM until spring 2024

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • Singh Manoj

    National Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jain Swatantra

    National Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mulani Narendra

    National Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • Shah Neha

    National Board Vice Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Singh Pradeep

    National Board Vice Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Shah Raj

    National Board Vice Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Khosa Rattan

    National BM until summer 2024

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • Valani Riaz

    National Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • Gulati Sheila

    National Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • Gupta Suren

    National Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • Sikka Vandana

    National Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • Khosla Victor

    National Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • Acharya Viral

    National Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • Wohra Mihir

    National Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • Devitre Dinny

    National Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Khanna Jaideep

    National Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • Jaisinghani Sumeet

    National Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • Paliwal Ila

    National Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 1a · First-class or charter travel
  • 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
  • 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
25 March 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202533219349312908

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