2025-05-09T13:14:11-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 204658983 BAAL DAN CHARITIES BAAL 2145668926 2919 COUNTRY PLACE COURT CARROLLTON TX 75006 TANYA PINTO PRESIDENT 2145668926 2025-05-07 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Tanya Pinto 2919 COUNTRY PLACE COURT CARROLLTON TX 75006 191157 0 X baaldan.com X 2006 TX To support the basic needs and social welfare of impoverished children globally through the provisions of grants for feeding programs, supplies, educations, toilets and water projects. 6 6 0 7 0 0 135893 191118 0 0 357 39 0 0 136250 191157 138610 136000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2972 1496 141582 137496 -5332 53661 214709 268370 0 0 214709 268370 Baal Dan Charities ("Donation to Children" in Hindi) was formed to support the basic needs and social welfare of impoverished children (mostly orphans and street children) in Asia, Africa, North and South America. Given the vast number of impoverished children in those regions. Baal Dan has provided grants for food, supplies and education in 12 different developing countries that helped vulnerable children. 0 0 70000 70000 0 Grants to Ethiopia 40000 40000 0 Grants to India 20000 20000 0 Grants to Ukraine 6000 6000 0 Grants to South Africa 6000 6000 0 136000 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X Mandeep S Ahluwalia 2145376162 4585 Mackey Ct Plano TX 75024 Reed Cundiff Board Member & Advisor 1 0 X 0 0 0 Leslie Showalter Board Member & Advisor 1 0 X 0 0 0 Allison Horton Board Member & Adivsor 1 0 X 0 0 0 Angelina Pinto Board Member & Advisor 3 0 X 0 0 0 Neil Pinto Secretary & Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Mandeep S Ahluwalia Treasurer & Board Member 3 0 X 0 0 0 Tanya Pinto Founder & President 10 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 191118 0 191118 0 39 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 191157 39 0 0 X 50000 50000 0 0 86000 86000 0 Online Platform Processing Fees 1320 0 1320 0 Bank Service Charges 135 0 135 0 Tax Return Processing 41 0 41 0 137496 136000 1496 0 3138 3138 211571 265232 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 214709 268370 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 214709 268370 0 0 214709 268370 214709 268370 53661 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 52077 89588 142009 135893 191118 610685 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52077 89588 142009 135893 191118 610685 147092 463593 26 20 46 357 39 488 611173 0.75853 0.72957 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grantmaking Food & School Supplies 76000 South Asia 0 0 Grantmaking Food & Supplies 10000 0 0 86000 Sub-Saharan Africa Food & School Supplies 76000 Wire Transfer/Check 0 FMV East Asia and the Pacific Food & Supplies 40000 0 0 FMV Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) Food & Supplies 20000 0 0 FMV 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 To be eligible for a grant, applicants must submit an annual application that includes a description of the project's purpose, goals, and funding sources. The applicant agrees to use the funds exclusively for the intended charitable purpose and to provide written reports detailing the use of the funds, along with maintaining records and receipts available for review by Baal Dan. All grant requests are reviewed for alignment with the organization's mission and the applicant's credibility. Grants over $5,000 require approval from the Board of Directors. Funds are disbursed through the most appropriate method, such as wire transfer or check, depending on the circumstances. Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Baal Dan raises funds in the United States and allocates grants to projects across Asia, Africa, North America, and South America. These grants support orphanages, schools, charities, and grassroots initiatives. Each recipient project undergoes an audit by a Baal Dan representative and must meet specific criteria. Baal Dan works closely with these projects to determine the most effective ways to assist the children they serve. 1 Child Haven PO Box 5099 Massena NY 136625099 222637689 30000 FMV Food, Supplies, Equipment Orphans Aid Society (OAS) 136 Second Avenue Suite 504 New York NY 10003 113109379 20000 FMV Food & Supplies 2 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 To receive grants from Baal Dan, organizations must meet specific criteria. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the criteria have been updated. Foreign organizations approved for funding must partner with a 501(c)(3) organization that submits a grant application. Grantees are required to provide financial statements, proof of registration, bank details, and annual reports outlining fund distribution per Baal Dan agreements. Additionally, grantees must submit photo updates, receipts, and email communications documenting the impact of the funds. All funds must be used exclusively for the benefit of the children served and in accordance with the agreed-upon procedures. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Two members of the board of directors have family relationships with the organization's founder and current president, Tanya Pinto. These individuals were selected based on their unique skills and experience, which align with and support the mission and strategic vision of Baal Dan. To date, no board members have received any form of compensation for their service. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b The organization does not currently have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. All organizational decisions are made by the full board of directors. If such committees are established in the future, the organization will ensure that all meetings and actions are contemporaneously documented in accordance with best governance practices. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A complete copy of Form 990, including all applicable schedules, was provided to all members of the board of directors in electronic format prior to filing. Board members were given an opportunity to review and provide comments or ask questions. Any feedback received was discussed and, if applicable, incorporated into the final version. This review process supports transparency and board oversight of the organization's regulatory filings. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization has a written conflict of interest policy that is reviewed and acknowledged by officers, directors, and key employees annually. Monitoring is conducted each year through written disclosures and verbal follow-up, as needed. All governing documents, including the conflict of interest policy, are available to the public upon request via email. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 At present, the organization's CEO, Executive Director, and all other officers and key employees serve without compensation. Therefore, a formal compensation review process under Line 15 is not applicable at this time. Nonetheless, the board of directors periodically discusses this topic during regular meetings. If compensation is considered in the future, the organization will adopt and follow a formal process that includes review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and documentation, in accordance with IRS guidelines. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and Form 990 available to the public upon request. Requests may be submitted via email, and documents are provided electronically in a timely manner. Form 990, Part IX, Line 13 The organization does not currently lease office space; all administrative work is done remotely. No salaries were paid, as all staff are volunteers. Travel and supply logistics are coordinated by board members and volunteer teams using personal resources. These efficiencies allow for nearly all contributions to directly benefit program recipients.