Obat Helpers Inc
Obats mission is to serve displaced and disadvantaged people by providing them access to education, healthcare, infrastructure & empowerment initiatives while ensuring sustainable community development
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OBAT Helpers works for the welfare, support, and rehabilitation of displaced and stateless people by providing programs to alleviate the daily suffering and burdens of thousands of Urdu speaking people (known as "Biharis") who are stranded in makeshift camps in Bangladesh. OBAT Helpers implements projects in education and vocational training, self- empowerment through micro-financing, health care with clinics, drinking water, proper sewerage, and emergency relief projects. The Biharis have been stranded in Bangladesh since it achieved independence from Pakistan in 1971. Referred to as, astranded Pakistanis,a this community was supposed to be repatriated to Pakistan after the two countries separated but most of them could not due to political complications. They are presently citizens of nowhere, unclaimed by either country …
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Obats mission is to serve displaced and disadvantaged people by providing them access to education, healthcare, infrastructure & empowerment initiatives while ensuring sustainable community development
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyObat Helpers Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Indianapolis, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 470946122. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Obat Helpers Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.
Obat Helpers Inc is located in Indianapolis, IN, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.
Based on official tax filings, Obat Helpers Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 2% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the typical benchmark of 65-75% and may warrant further review. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Obat Helpers Inc is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 58 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Obat Helpers Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Obat Helpers Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 2% of expenses go to programs. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
OBAT Helpers works for the welfare, support, and rehabilitation of displaced and stateless people by providing programs to alleviate the daily suffering and burdens of thousands of Urdu speaking people (known as "Biharis") who are stranded in makeshift camps in Bangladesh. OBAT Helpers implements projects in education and vocational training, self- empowerment through micro-financing, health care with clinics, drinking water, proper sewerage, and emergency relief projects. The Biharis have been stranded in Bangladesh since it achieved independence from Pakistan in 1971. Referred to as, astranded Pakistanis,a this community was supposed to be repatriated to Pakistan after the two countries separated but most of them could not due to political complications... Obat Helpers Inc is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among international charities registered in United States: Obat Helpers Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Obat Helpers Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Obat Helpers Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 470946122, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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OBAT HELPERS INC is registered in United States. 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.
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NeutralTwo fires in Rohingya camps destroy health centre, homes in Ukhiya - Dhaka Tribune
Fire outbreaks in two refugee camps in Cox's Bazar - Narinjara News
South Asian Business Council of Virginia Hosts Networking and Investor Meetup in Ashburn - South Asian Herald
The Plight of Bihari Camps’ Residents in Bangladesh - The Daily Star
Euglena The total number of cookies distributed has exceeded 10 million meals! - 株式会社ユーグレナ
Carmel man assists in aiding Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh - Current Publishing
When a refugee camp becomes a semi-permanent settlement - Archinect
Rohingya Refugee Megacamp: Need as far as the eye can see - Jewish World Watch
‘Humans of New York’ Makes History Raising $1Mil in 4 Days to Build Housing For Rohingya Refugees - Good News Network
Palliative Care Rapid Situational Analysis of Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh - eHospice
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Quick facts about Obat Helpers Inc
- What is Obat Helpers Inc?
- Obat Helpers Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Indianapolis, United States. OBAT Helpers works for the welfare, support, and rehabilitation of displaced and stateless people by providing programs to alleviate the daily suffering and burdens of thousands of Urdu speaking people (known as "Biharis") who are stranded in makeshift camps in Bangladesh. OBAT Helpers implements projects in education and vocational training, self- empowerment through micro-financing, health care with clinics, drinking water, proper sewerage, and emergency relief projects. The Biharis have been stranded in Bangladesh since it achieved independence from Pakistan in 1971. Referred to as, astranded Pakistanis,a this community was supposed to be repatriated to Pakistan after the two countries separated but most of them could not due to political complications. They are presently citizens of nowhere, unclaimed by either country and marked by the UNHCR as refugees, yet deprived of the rights of refugees. They still live in the camps/slums that were supposed to serve as their temporary shelter forty years ago. This population is scattered across sixty-six camps which house around 300,000 people. Anyone visiting these camps would see a family of 7-10 people sharing a living space of 8x10 ft.; open sewers and overflowing drains; a single toilet or two for one hundred or so people; innocent six or seven year olds who should be in schools, working for a living; high-infant mortality rates due to absence of medical facilities; lack of clean drinking water; terrible or no sanitation facilities and nothing but abject poverty. OBAT Helpers is the only organization in North America which is committed to helping the Biharis to become self-reliant and empowered through proper education, health care and micro financing projects. OBAT started with providing help to one camp in 2004, and now, it is improving the lives of people in more than 30 out of the total 66 camps, after just six years. This is almost half of the total number of camps in Bangladesh.
- When was Obat Helpers Inc founded?
- Obat Helpers Inc was founded in 2004.
- Who leads Obat Helpers Inc?
- Anwar Khan serves as President.
- Where is Obat Helpers Inc located?
- Headquartered in Indianapolis, United States.
- What is Obat Helpers Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 2% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Obat Helpers Inc trustworthy?
- Obat Helpers Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong 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 Obat Helpers Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 470946122.
- What is Obat Helpers Inc's website?
- http://www.obathelpers.org