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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

International Indianapolis, IN EIN 470946122 · IRS Sign up to see website
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70
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Obat Helpers Inc

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 …

Founded
Headquarters
Indianapolis, IN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q33
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
1 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2005

Mission

Obats mission is to serve displaced and disadvantaged people by providing them access to education, healthcare, infrastructure & empowerment initiatives while ensuring sustainable community development

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q33
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
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Operating countries (1)
Bangladesh

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 2%
Peer average: 0%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.02 ($1.3 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Obat 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.

Verified against 7 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
2% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

AN
Anwar Khan
President

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

AF
Afshan K•••
Director
AN
Anwar K•••
PRESIDENT
AZ
Azfar M••••
Director
DA
Daisy P•••
TREASURER
DR
Dr H•••• Q••••••
Director
DR
Dr M•••• A••••
Director
DR
Dr Z•• A•••• M•••
Director
DR
Dr Z•• A•••• M•••
Director
HA
Hannah C•••••••
Director
HA
Harris S•••
Director
HE
Henna Q••••••
Director
JO
John C••••
Director
ME
Megan S••••
Director
QA
Qaisar S••••••
Director
QA
Qaiser S••••••
Director
SA
Sana H••••••
Vice President
SY
Syed H•••••
Director
SY
Syed W Q•••••
Treasurer
TA
Tanweer A M••••••
Secretary
TA
Tanweer M••••••
SECRETARY
ZI
Zia M•••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Two fires in Rohingya camps destroy health centre, homes in Ukhiya - Dhaka Tribune
Dec 2025
www.dhakatribune.com
Fire outbreaks in two refugee camps in Cox's Bazar - Narinjara News
Dec 2025
www.narinjara.com
South Asian Business Council of Virginia Hosts Networking and Investor Meetup in Ashburn - South Asian Herald
Jun 2025
southasianherald.com
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
The Plight of Bihari Camps’ Residents in Bangladesh - The Daily Star
May 2023
www.thedailystar.net
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Euglena The total number of cookies distributed has exceeded 10 million meals! - 株式会社ユーグレナ
Sep 2020
www.euglena.jp
Carmel man assists in aiding Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh - Current Publishing
Mar 2020
www.youarecurrent.com
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
When a refugee camp becomes a semi-permanent settlement - Archinect
Oct 2019
archinect.com
Rohingya Refugee Megacamp: Need as far as the eye can see - Jewish World Watch
Mar 2019
jww.org
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
‘Humans of New York’ Makes History Raising $1Mil in 4 Days to Build Housing For Rohingya Refugees - Good News Network
Mar 2018
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Palliative Care Rapid Situational Analysis of Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh - eHospice
Dec 2017
ehospice.com
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Obat Helpers Inc This page 70 $1.6 million 2%
Princeton in Asia Inc 89 $2.0 million -
Junior Achievement Usa 89 $4.1 million -
Mercy Beyond Borders 89 $2.9 million -
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers 89 $2.6 million -
American Friends of Jamaica Inc 89 $2.9 million -
World Savvy Inc 89 $5.2 million -
The Anglican Relief and Development Fund 89 $3.6 million -
Firelight Foundation 89 $3.8 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 58 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity

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 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