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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
41/100 · methodology

About Kumudini

Project: Ashraya-An Abode to girl Children in Need. | Donor: World Childhood Foundation Sweden | Budget: NPR 4,465,694

Headquarters
Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
Foundation type
NGO
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Nepal
Integrity Assessment This charity: 41
Peer average: 50

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Social Welfare Council deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Kumudini with a partial profile.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 11% of social services charities in Nepal, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 41 is below most of the 1,581 social services charities in Nepal GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its registration and its financial disclosures. Explore Nepal data
GiveRadar has verified
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Kumudini is a registered social services nonprofit based in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal. It is registered with the Social Welfare Council (SWC). GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue.

Kumudini has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. 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 41 ('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 social services charities in Nepal is 50/100.

Kumudini is located in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal.

Based on official tax filings, Kumudini has $4M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $16M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Kumudini is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Nepal. It operates as a NGO. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Kumudini is registered with the Social Welfare Council (SWC) and overseen by the SWC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Project: Ashraya-An Abode to girl Children in Need. | Donor: World Childhood Foundation Sweden | Budget: NPR 4,465,694 Kumudini is classified as a social services organization registered in Nepal.

Among social services charities registered in Nepal: Its annual revenue of $4M is below the peer average of $16M.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
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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

PO
Pooja M•••••

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Kumudini Women's Medical College: How one man's vision for women still runs a nursing college - The Business Standard
Jul 2026
www.tbsnews.net
President, PM express condolence over demise of Indian classical dancer Kumudini Lakhia | Akashvani News - News On AIR
Jun 2026
newsonair.gov.in
Kho Khoma Kumudini and Mangal Mavi champions - Ekantipur
Jun 2026
ekantipur.com
Tamil families commemorate 41st anniversary of Kumudini massacre - Tamil Guardian
May 2026
www.tamilguardian.com
Justice Kumudini complains of male domination at senior levels, absence of a woman head of BASL - The island.lk
Mar 2026
island.lk
Drone Didi Kumudini Swain Empowers Women In Tech-Driven Farming - ETV Bharat
Oct 2025
www.etvbharat.com
3 advisers visit Kumudini Welfare Trust in Tangail - Prothom Alo English
Oct 2025
en.prothomalo.com
Women, Peace and Security Champion Profile: Kumudini Samuel - UN Women Asia and the Pacific
Sep 2025
asiapacific.unwomen.org
Man dies of dengue at Kumudini Hospital - The Business Standard
Aug 2025
www.tbsnews.net
Renowned Kathak Dancer Kumudini Lakhia Passes Away, PM Modi Offers Tribute - NDTV
Apr 2025
www.ndtv.com

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Cause areas in Nepal

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development 42,866
Youth Development 6,097
Health 2,741
Religion 2,089
Environment 1,700
Social Services this charity 1,581
Education 1,348
Advocacy & Civil Rights 26
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Most common causes in Nepal

Causes charities work on most.

Education 30
Gender Equality 25
Climate 22
International Development 19
Domestic Violence 19
Children 19
Disaster Relief 18
Reproductive Health 16

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Social Welfare Council (SWC) Nepal
Financial filings
Social Welfare Council (SWC) Nepal
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Feb 1, 2026
Profile completeness
60%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 6
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Kumudini

What is Kumudini?
Kumudini is a social services ngo based in Kathmandu, Nepal. Project: Ashraya-An Abode to girl Children in Need. | Donor: World Childhood Foundation Sweden | Budget: NPR 4,465,694
Who leads Kumudini?
Pooja Mahato.
Where is Kumudini located?
Headquartered in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal.
What is Kumudini's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately $1M-$10M.
Is Kumudini trustworthy?
Kumudini has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 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 Kumudini's website?
http://www.kumudini.org
Are donations to Kumudini 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.