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Project: Basic Education and Scholarship Support Project. | Donor: Stichting Veldwerk the Netherlands. | Budget: NPR 74,777,145
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEducation First is a registered education nonprofit based in Kathmandu and Dhading., Nepal. It is registered with the Social Welfare Council (SWC). It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 48/100 for education charities in Nepal. The organization reports $75M in annual revenue.
Education First has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. 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 32 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Nepal is 48/100.
Education First is located in Kathmandu and Dhading., Nepal. Its registered address is Foundation, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Based on official tax filings, Education First has $75M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $33M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Education First is classified as a Education organization, registered in Nepal. It operates as a NGO. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $75M in annual revenue.
Education First has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the SWC. Visit the Education First 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.
Project: Basic Education and Scholarship Support Project. | Donor: Stichting Veldwerk the Netherlands. | Budget: NPR 74,777,145 Education First is classified as a education organization registered in Nepal.
Among education charities registered in Nepal: Education First's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 is below the peer average of 48/100. Its annual revenue of $75M is well above the peer average of $33M.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Nepal under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Education First is registered in Nepal. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Education First is registered in Nepal. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Quick facts about Education First
- What is Education First?
- Education First is a education ngo based in Kathmandu and Dhading., Nepal. Project: Basic Education and Scholarship Support Project. | Donor: Stichting Veldwerk the Netherlands. | Budget: NPR 74,777,145
- Who leads Education First?
- Santosh Basyal.
- Where is Education First located?
- Headquartered in Kathmandu and Dhading., Nepal.
- What is Education First's annual budget?
- Annual revenue is approximately $10M-$100M.
- Is Education First trustworthy?
- Education First has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- Are donations to Education First 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.