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Pratham USA
Pratham USA reported $24.6 million in revenue and $23.3 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $79.70 went to program services, $8.19 to management and general costs and $12.11 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 97.1% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $520,468 (CEO and Global Executive). 10 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 3% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $23MFor context, the median across 1,001 covered philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking charities: $91.65 programs, $6.50 management, $1.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $25MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 79.7% | 90.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 12.1% | 1.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.12 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 97.1% | 79.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $520,468 | $325,675 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.23% | 1.56% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 10 | 3 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 11.1 | 56.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 22 of 22 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expensePratham'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…
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
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…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO and Global Executive Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $491,329 | $0 | $29,139 | $520,468 |
| Head of Operations Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $185,019 | $0 | $14,801 | $199,820 |
| Senior Director, Individual Ph Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $177,944 | $0 | $14,576 | $192,520 |
| Digital Director Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $172,072 | $0 | $14,437 | $186,509 |
| Comms Dirctor Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $158,278 | $0 | $16,262 | $174,540 |
| IT director Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $166,420 | $0 | $4,431 | $170,851 |
| Director, Strategy and Partner Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $134,544 | $0 | $28,151 | $162,695 |
10 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Pratham USA (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $720K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b22 · 22 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 531
- Volunteers Part I, line 6300
Private foundation grants it received
85 private foundations reported grants to Pratham USA totaling $4.4M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Pratham USA's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Pratham USA reported that 79.7% of its $23.3 million in expenses went to program services, 8.2% to management and general and 12.1% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Pratham USA pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Pratham USA reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $520,468, for the role of CEO and Global Executive (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Pratham USA get its money?
Of $24.6 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 97.1% came from contributions and grants and 0.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Pratham USA a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 76-0620808 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202533219349312908 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202413309349301151 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202313199349320251 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202203199349320115 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202133169349311343 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202013189349312596 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 76-0620808: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.