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Samata

Community Development Lalitpur Reg NP-SWC-26719 · SWC
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
48/100 · methodology

About Samata

Sector: Community and Rural Development | SWC Affiliation Date: 62/12/27 || Project: Reinforcing Justice Delivery to Dalits in Sudurpaschim Province. | Donor: Open Society Foundation USA. | Budget: NPR 4,997,712

Headquarters
Lalitpur
Foundation type
NGO
Size
medium

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

Samata is a registered community development nonprofit based in Lalitpur, Nepal. It is registered with the Social Welfare Council (SWC). Its registration number is NP-SWC-26719. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue.

Samata 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.

Samata is located in Lalitpur, Nepal. Its registered address is ward no. 13, GPO 8975, EPC 1754, Nepal.

Based on official tax filings, Samata has $5M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $17M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Samata is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Nepal. It operates as a NGO. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue.

Samata 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 Samata 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: 62/12/27 || Project: Reinforcing Justice Delivery to Dalits in Sudurpaschim Province. | Donor: Open Society Foundation USA. | Budget: NPR 4,997,712 Samata is classified as a community development organization registered in Nepal.

Among community development charities registered in Nepal: Samata's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 is in line with the peer average of 55/100. Its annual revenue of $5M is below the peer average of $17M.

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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.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

DR
Dr. Sarita Shrestha

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Delhi court awards 4-year jail term to ex-Samata Party president Jaya Jaitley, 2 others for corruption in purported defe
May 2026
www.devdiscourse.com
Samata Danday Chand has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Courtyard By Marriott Tirupati - Hospitality Net
Apr 2026
www.hospitalitynet.org
Courtyard by Marriott Tirupati appoints Samata Danday Chand as Hotel Manager - Hotelier India
Apr 2026
www.hotelierindia.com
Clyde & Co bulks up Bangkok office with DLA Piper partners - Law.asia
Apr 2026
law.asia
Samata Express temporarily cancelled for track works in April - The Hindu
Mar 2026
www.thehindu.com
Q&A with Samata Pattinson - Oprah.com
Mar 2026
www.oprah.com
Ally Samatta - Player profile 25/26 - Transfermarkt
Dec 2025
www.transfermarkt.com
Samata back after year’s absence for Tanzania - Reuters
Dec 2025
www.reuters.com
Madasha Samatabixinta oo shaacisay ineysan aqbali doonin wax muddo kororsi ah - hiiraan.com
Aug 2025
www.hiiraan.com
'Madasha samata-bixinta' oo BBC da u sheegtay mowqifkeedu ku aaddan heshiiskii Villa Somalia - BBC
Aug 2025
www.bbc.com

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Peer charities

Other community development in Nepal, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Samata This page 48 $36,533 -
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
Financial filings
Social Welfare Council (SWC) Nepal
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
60%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

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
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

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 Samata

What is Samata?
Samata is a community development ngo based in Lalitpur, Nepal. Sector: Community and Rural Development | SWC Affiliation Date: 62/12/27 || Project: Reinforcing Justice Delivery to Dalits in Sudurpaschim Province. | Donor: Open Society Foundation USA. | Budget: NPR 4,997,712
Who leads Samata?
Dr. Sarita Shrestha.
Where is Samata located?
Headquartered in Lalitpur, Nepal.
What is Samata's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately $1M-$10M.
Is Samata trustworthy?
Samata 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 Samata's registration number?
Registration: NP-SWC-26719 (Nepal).
Are donations to Samata 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.