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UN Sustainable Development Goals:
% Spent on Beneficiaries
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| Year of Establishment | : | 2001 |
| Registered Address | : | 1st Floor, Yashoda Sadan, Vidyagiri, Dharwad 580004, Karnataka |
| Website | : | https://www.vidyaposhak.ngo |
| : | venkatesh@vidyaposhak.org.in | |
| Telephone | : | +91 9845038017 |
| Donor Contact | : | Mr. Venkatesan N. (Chief Executive Officer) / +91 9845038017 / gfs.venky@gmail.com; info@vidyaposhak.org.in |
| Registered Under | : | The Societies Registration Act, 1860 |
| Auditor | : | Meghanath Illur & Co. |
| Bankers | : | Canara Bank ICICI Bank State Bank of India |
| Trustees/Directors/Managing Committee: | : | Dr. Shashikant Y. Kulgod, President , Mr. Ravindra N. Guruvannan, Vice President , Mr. Chandrashekhar S.K., Secretary , Mr. Mahesh B Masal, Treasurer , Mr. Shrishail N. Yadahalli, Member , Dr. Kirti N. Shivakumar, Member , Mr. Murugendra M. Sindhur, Member |
Vidya Poshak works on the belief that merit should never be limited by financial constraints. Its vision is to nurture academic potential, build life skills, and support young people to become confident, self-reliant, and socially responsible individuals. Through a student-centric approach, it combines financial assistance with mentoring, skill development, and community engagement to create long-term educational impact.
Major Interventions:
Financial Assistance: This flagship initiative provides financial aid to students from rural and semi-urban areas who demonstrate high academic potential despite financial hardships. The program offers scholarships, library access, and skill development opportunities. It emphasizes timely support, student orientation, and close monitoring to ensure continuity in education, along with regular engagement with families.
Nurture Merit Excel: This structured program specifically supports students pursuing professional degrees in fields like Engineering and Medicine. It covers tuition fees for the entire duration of the course and provides additional support for books and essential equipment. Mentorship from industry experts and access to digital learning platforms are key components that prepare these students for successful careers
Yuva Fellowship Program focuses on improving the quality of education in rural government schools. Fellows and interns work directly with students to enhance their skills in Mathematics, Science, and English. It emphasizes community engagement and parental involvement to create a supportive learning environment for younger children.
Residential Bridge Camps focuses on confidence building, goal setting, communication, and problem-solving skills by building soft skills, employment readiness, and critical thinking. These camps serve as intensive training sessions that help students transition from academic life to professional careers. Participants gain confidence and clarity regarding their career goals through expert-led sessions and interactive modules.
Competitive Exam Coaching helps students prepare for entrance tests like CET and NEET through online sessions and interactive learning. It identifies high-potential students from small towns and equips them with the necessary resources to achieve academic excellence.
₹ 76,573
| Income & Expenditure Statement | |||
| FY 2024 (₹) | FY 2024 (₹) | FY 2025 (₹) | |
| Income | |||
| Government Sources | - | - | - |
| Foreign Sources | 5,256,737 | 5,256,737 | - |
| Institutional Sources | 39,457,969 | 39,457,969 | - |
| General Donations | 5,484,024 | 5,484,024 | 60,008,509 |
| Sales/Fees | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,500 |
| Interest/Dividend | 4,217,310 | 4,217,310 | 4,596,768 |
| Other Income | 6,963 | 6,963 | 37,137 |
| Total Income (A) | 54,426,003 | 54,426,003 | 64,645,914 |
| Expenditure | |||
| Direct Program Activities | 43,434,633 | 43,434,633 | 56,664,965 |
| Program Staff Cost | - | - | - |
| Travel Expenses | - | - | - |
| Direct Program Expenses | 43,434,633 | 43,434,633 | 56,664,965 |
| Fund Raising Expenses | - | - | - |
| General Staff Cost | - | - | - |
| Overhead Expenses | 3,628,685 | 3,628,685 | 4,219,317 |
| Depreciation | 296,562 | 296,562 | 300,991 |
| Other Expenses/Transfers | 50,000 | 50,000 | - |
| Total Expenditure (B) | 47,409,880 | 47,409,880 | 61,185,273 |
| Surplus / Deficit (A-B) | 7,016,123 | 7,016,123 | 3,460,641 |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| FY 2024 (₹) | FY 2024 (₹) | FY 2025 (₹) | |
| Assets | |||
| Fixed Assets | 1,308,610 | 1,308,610 | 1,336,519 |
| Current Assets | 1,080,096 | 1,080,096 | 56,429,985 |
| Cash And Bank | 747,091 | 747,091 | 14,723,482 |
| Total Current Assets | 3,135,797 | 3,135,797 | 72,489,986 |
| Investments | 65,733,284 | 65,733,284 | - |
| Accumulated Deficits | - | - | - |
| Total Assets | 68,869,081 | 68,869,081 | 72,489,986 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Trust Corpus | 19,900,000 | 19,900,000 | 40,000,000 |
| General Funds | 30,871,960 | 30,871,960 | 22,232,601 |
| Earmarked Funds | 18,036,025 | 18,036,025 | 10,139,325 |
| Unutilized Grants | - | - | - |
| Total | 68,807,985 | 68,807,985 | 72,371,926 |
| Loans | - | - | - |
| Loans (From Members) | - | - | - |
| Current Liabilities | 61,096 | 61,096 | 118,060 |
| Other Liabilities | - | - | - |
| Total Liabilities | 68,869,081 | 68,869,081 | 72,489,986 |
| Financial Notes |
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1) Other Income includes IT refunds and miscellaneous receipts.
2) The NGO has not provided a detailed breakdown of the program expenses. 3) Other Expenses include provisions and loss on sale of assets. |
| FY 2024 (₹) | FY 2024 (₹) | FY 2025 (₹) | |
| Beneficiary Details | |||
| Direct Beneficiaries (nos.) | - | - | 1,775 |
| Indirect Beneficiaries (nos.) | - | - | 2,204 |
| Average Cost per Direct Beneficiary (₹) | - | - | 31,924 |
| Staff Details | |||
| No. of Staff | - | - | 20 |
| Number of Consultants | - | - | 17 |
| Number Of Volunteers | - | - | 300 |
| Total | - | - | 337 |
| Highest Paid Full-Time Staff (₹ p.a.) | - | - | 1,281,000 |
| Lowest Paid Full-Time Staff (₹ p.a.) | - | - | 120,000 |
| NGO Name | Sector | Sub Sector | Location | % Spent on Beneficiaries | Income (₹) | Expense (₹) | FY |
| Muktangan Education Trust | Education | School Ops | Maharashtra | 100 | 217,794,398 | 207,213,458 | 2022 |
| Abhivyakti Media for Development (AMD) | Education | Learning Aids | Maharashtra | 98 | 10,433,333 | 10,159,128 | 2021 |
| Akanksha Public Charitable Trust (Imlee Mahuaa) | Education | School Ops | Tamil Nadu | 98 | 1,892,695 | 1,894,560 | 2021 |
| Ganga Shikshan Prasarak Mandal | Education | School | Maharashtra | 98 | 21,501,465 | 19,892,584 | 2015 |
| Deep Foundation | Education | Hostel | Maharashtra | 98 | 514,548 | 536,550 | 2014 |
| Vidya Poshak | Education | Scholarships | Karnataka | 93 | 64,645,914 | 61,185,273 | 2025 |
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