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Project: Education Support and Communty Development Programme Through Sponsorship for People Living Under Poverty in Nepal. | Donor: SolHimal org France. | Budget: NPR 77,310,625
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySaraswati is a registered education nonprofit based in Kathmandu., Nepal. It is registered with the Social Welfare Council (SWC). It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 28/100 (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 $77M in annual revenue.
Saraswati has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 28/100. 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 28 ('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.
Saraswati is located in Kathmandu., Nepal. Its registered address is Organization, Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Based on official tax filings, Saraswati has $77M 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.
Saraswati 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 $77M in annual revenue.
Saraswati has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 28/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the SWC. Visit the Saraswati 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: Education Support and Communty Development Programme Through Sponsorship for People Living Under Poverty in Nepal. | Donor: SolHimal org France. | Budget: NPR 77,310,625 Saraswati is classified as a education organization registered in Nepal.
Among education charities registered in Nepal: Saraswati's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 28/100 is below the peer average of 48/100. Its annual revenue of $77M 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.
Saraswati 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.
Saraswati 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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NeutralSaraswati Commercial (India) reports consolidated net loss of Rs 16.31 crore in the March 2026 quarter - Business Standard
Bring Back Saraswati Statue From British Museum, Says Indian Court – Hindu Press International - Hinduism Today
Katha Kala Sangam observes Saraswati Jayanti in Caparo - Trinidad Guardian
Muslim Side Approaches Supreme Court Against High Court Declaring Bhojshala A Saraswati Temple - LawBeat
Snežana Saraswati Petrović | Where Currents Turn, and Swimmers Refuse (2026) | For Sale - Artsy
NDTV Exclusive: Inside British Museum Housing Bhojshala's Saraswati Idol - NDTV
Bhojshala Verdict: How the Saraswati Murti from Dhar Was Taken to London and Why India Seeks Its Return - organiser.org
Lost Saraswati River found at Prayagraj Sangam? Here's what scientists reveal - WION
SHORT TAKE: Saraswati by Gurnaik Johal: Review by Niall Harrison - Locus Online
“The political message is solid” – Saraswati by Gurnaik Johal - Bookmunch
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Quick facts about Saraswati
- What is Saraswati?
- Saraswati is a education ngo based in Kathmandu., Nepal. Project: Education Support and Communty Development Programme Through Sponsorship for People Living Under Poverty in Nepal. | Donor: SolHimal org France. | Budget: NPR 77,310,625
- Who leads Saraswati?
- Chimila Gonsar.
- Where is Saraswati located?
- Headquartered in Kathmandu., Nepal.
- What is Saraswati's annual budget?
- Annual revenue is approximately $10M-$100M.
- Is Saraswati trustworthy?
- Saraswati has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 28 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 Saraswati 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.