FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
PRASAD has its origins in Sanskrit. Among its meanings is “a transformative gift.” Gifts are transformational for those who give and recipients who continue the giving by passing along the skills they’ve learned and sharing the benefits of their improved lives with family and community.
Founded in 1992, PRASAD has been in operation for 33 years.
PRASAD headquarters are located in Liberty, New York, U.S.A.
PRASAD has licensees in Australia, France, India, Mexico, and Spain.
In India, PRASAD offers a range of healthcare and sustainable community development programs. In Mexico, PRASAD provides free cataract and strabismus (crossed-eyes) surgeries for children and adults. In the U.S., PRASAD provides dental health education and treatment to low-income children in New York State.
PRASAD doesn’t recruit volunteers for fieldwork; however, we do occasionally need volunteers to assist with events, fundraising efforts, and other tasks. For more information contact us at prasad@prasad.org
There are a variety of ways you and/or your company can support PRASAD. Please go to Support Our Work or contact us at prasad@prasad.org to learn more.
PRASAD is a nonsectarian organization.
Contact our U.S. headquarters via phone at 845.434.0376; via email at prasad@prasad.org or via mail at PO Box 576, Ferndale, NY 12734
Contact our U.S. headquarters via phone at 845.434.0376; via email at prasad@prasad.org or via mail at PO Box 576, Ferndale, NY 12734
Most of our donors want their gifts to be used wherever the need is greatest. This allows PRASAD the flexibility to use resources as efficiently as possible. If a donation is made for a specific program, we restrict it to the exclusive use indicated by the donor. PRASAD’s financial records are available to the public. We conform to the highest accounting and financial standards.
PRASAD is an independent organization supported by corporations, foundations, and private donors.
PRASAD consistently receives top ratings from charity evaluators for the quality of its programs, its financial transparency, its ability to measure progress and results, and its commitment to making information available to the public. Charity Navigator has awarded PRASAD a four-star rating for seven consecutive years, and the organization has also earned additional beacons in Impact, Leadership, and Adaptability, further elevating its profile. A four-star rating from Charity Navigator signifies that a charity is considered “exceptional.”
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By supporting PRASAD your donations will fund innovative solutions assisting children and communities in need.
