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Astha Foundation

Community Development Sunsari Reg NP-SWC-22422 · SWC
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48
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
48/100 · methodology

About Astha Foundation

Sector: Community and Rural Development | SWC Affiliation Date: 59749

Headquarters
Sunsari
Foundation type
NGO

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Nepal
Integrity Assessment This charity: 48
Peer average: 55

Red flags

· All clear
Social Welfare Council deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Astha Foundation is a registered community development nonprofit based in Sunsari, Nepal. It is registered with the Social Welfare Council (SWC). Its registration number is NP-SWC-22422. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Astha Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 48 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Nepal is 55/100.

Astha Foundation is located in Sunsari, Nepal. Its registered address is Itahari ward no 1, Nepal.

Astha Foundation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Nepal. It operates as a NGO.

Astha Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the SWC. Visit the Astha Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Sector: Community and Rural Development | SWC Affiliation Date: 59749 Astha Foundation is classified as a community development organization registered in Nepal.

Among community development charities registered in Nepal: Astha Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 is in line with the peer average of 55/100.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Nepal under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

KE
Kesav Kumar Bista

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Peer charities

Other community development in Nepal, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Astha Foundation This page 48 - -
Kopila Nepal 57 - -
Tewa 57 - -
Animal Nepal 54 $51,316 -
United Club 54 - -
Ama Ghar 54 - -
Faith Foundation Nepal 54 - -
Community Welfare Centre 54 - -
Chetana 54 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Social Welfare Council (SWC) Nepal

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Astha Foundation

What is Astha Foundation?
Astha Foundation is a community development ngo based in Sunsari, Nepal. Sector: Community and Rural Development | SWC Affiliation Date: 59749
Who leads Astha Foundation?
Kesav Kumar Bista.
Where is Astha Foundation located?
Headquartered in Sunsari, Nepal.
Is Astha Foundation trustworthy?
Astha Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Astha Foundation's registration number?
Registration: NP-SWC-22422 (Nepal).
Are donations to Astha Foundation tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Nepal under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.