2026-09-15T07:39:27-05:00 2025-12-31 844233121 SHARPE PATEL CPA 5510 SIX FORKS ROAD SUITE 140 RALEIGH NC 27609 990 2025-01-01 273658257 INVISIBLE GIRL PROJECT INVI 3462069905 PO BOX 99068 RALEIGH NC 27624 JILL MCELYA IGP FOUNDER 3462069905 2026-08-20 1 REBECCA FISHER P01690017 7044993893 2026-08-20 2025 BRAD MCELYA PO BOX 99068 RALEIGH NC 27624 830525 0 X WWW.INVISIBLEGIRLPROJECT.ORG X 2010 IN INVISIBLE GIRL PROJECT'S (IGP) MISSION IS TO SAVE GIRLS' LIVES AND END FEMALE GENDERCIDE IN INDIA. IGP RAISES GLOBAL AWARENESS ABOUT THIS ISSUE, PARTNERS WITH INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS THAT RESCUE AND CARE FOR VULNERABLE GIRLS, PURSUES JUSTICE, AND EMPOWERS GIRLS AND WOMEN. 6 5 4 5 0 0 1022083 811799 0 0 15861 18726 -9768 0 1028176 830525 275829 313951 0 0 274667 213858 0 0 87547 301805 265788 852301 793597 175875 36928 1046779 1080336 14141 10770 1032638 1069566 X INVISIBLE GIRL PROJECT'S (IGP) MISSION IS TO SAVE GIRLS' LIVES AND END FEMALE GENDERCIDE IN INDIA. IGP RAISES GLOBAL AWARENESS ABOUT THIS ISSUE, PARTNERS WITH INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS THAT RESCUE AND CARE FOR VULNERABLE GIRLS, PURSUES JUSTICE, AND EMPOWERS GIRLS AND WOMEN. 0 0 46826 CHILD SPONSORSHIPS: INVISIBLE GIRL PROJECT PARTNERS WITH INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS TO PROTECT AND PROVIDE FOR YOUNG GIRLS AND WOMEN IN INDIA FROM FEMALE GENDERCIDE. OUR MISSION IS TO END THE SCOURGE OF FEMALE GENDERCIDE IN INDIA, AND OUR VISION IS AN INDIA WHERE GIRLS AND WOMEN ARE VALUED AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF SOCIETY. WE DEFINE FEMALE GENDERCIDE AS ENCOMPASSING A RANGE OF ISSUES THAT PREVENT FEMALES FROM THRIVING AND ENVISIONING A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE. THESE ISSUES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, FETICIDE, INFANTICIDE, CHILD MARRIAGE, LACK OF EDUCATION, LACK OF JOB-READY SKILLS, SUPPRESSION OF WOMEN IN HOUSEHOLDS, VIOLENCE, AND THE RISK OF BECOMING VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING.THE IDEA BEHIND OUR CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM IS THAT, RATHER THAN WAITING TO RESCUE A GIRL OR WOMAN WHO HAS BEEN TRAFFICKED OR HARMED, WE WORK TO PREVENT GIRLS FROM BECOMING VULNERABLE TO SUCH RISKS IN THE FIRST PLACE. BY IDENTIFYING YOUNG GIRLS IN COMMUNITIES WHERE OUR PARTNERS OPERATE, WE ARE ABLE TO BRING THEM INTO OUR CARE. WE PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD, QUALITY EDUCATION, NURTURING SUPERVISION, COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS, AND JOB TRAINING. ABOVE ALL, WE OFFER THESE GIRLS A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND GROWING SELF-ESTEEM.GIRLS IN OUR CARE THROUGH THE CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM OFTEN HAVE A REALISTIC CHANCE AT SUCCESS IN LIFE. 29315 EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT:INDIA IS A COUNTRY WITH A VAST POPULATION. IN 2022, IT SURPASSED CHINA AS THE MOST POPULATED COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. UNFORTUNATELY, A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE POPULATION REMAINS UNDEREDUCATED OR UNEDUCATED. COMMUNITIES IN THESE AREAS OFTEN CONTINUE TO UPHOLD UNINFORMED TRADITIONS AND PRACTICES. THROUGH OUR YEARS OF WORK IN INDIA, WE HAVE OBSERVED THAT THESE PRACTICES FREQUENTLY INCLUDE A LACK OF VALUE PLACED ON FEMALES. IN MANY COMMUNITIES, WOMEN AND GIRLS ARE VIEWED AS LESS THAN MEN AND BOYS, AND ARE THEREFORE NOT AFFORDED THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS AND WELL-BEING.INVISIBLE GIRL PROJECT'S VISION IS AN INDIA WHERE GIRLS ARE VALUED EQUALLY. AS SUCH, IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HELP CHANGE THESE REALITIES WHEREVER WE CAN. OUR EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE, INFORM, AND TRAIN PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE TO RECOGNIZE - OFTEN FOR THE FIRST TIME - THE DISCRIMINATION FACED BY GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN. OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THESE HARMFUL PRACTICES AND TRADITIONS. TACTICALLY, WE AIM TO SEE AN INCREASING NUMBER OF GIRLS RECEIVE AN EDUCATION EARLY IN LIFE AND BEGIN TO DREAM OF A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE - ONE THAT IS LIKELY VERY DIFFERENT FROM THAT OF THEIR MOTHERS AND GRANDMOTHERS.WE ALSO STRIVE TO SPARK CONVERSATIONS WITHIN COMMUNITIES AND INITIATE A TRANSFORMATION IN MINDSET. THROUGH OUR WORK ACROSS VARIOUS REGIONS IN INDIA, WE HAVE SEEN BOTH ANECDOTAL AND MEASURABLE EVIDENCE - THROUGH STUDIES AND SURVEYS - THAT CHANGE IS HAPPENING. IN ONE COMMUNITY IN SOUTH INDIA, A RESEARCH STUDY REVEALED A SIGNIFICANT SHIFT IN ATTITUDES: OVER FIVE YEARS, THE PERCENTAGE OF GIRLS ENROLLED IN SCHOOL ROSE FROM ABOUT 30% TO NEARLY 90%. 456788 313951 RICE AND CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORT: WITH CLOSE TO A THOUSAND GIRLS IN OUR PROGRAM, INVISIBLE GIRL PROJECT IS DEEPLY MINDFUL OF THE MANY ASPECTS OF THEIR CARE AND DEVELOPMENT. OUR GOAL IS NOT ONLY TO SUPPORT THEIR PHYSICAL WELL-BEING BUT ALSO TO NURTURE THEIR EMOTIONAL AND SOCIO-CULTURAL SENSE OF BELONGING. WHEN A YOUNG GIRL IS BROUGHT INTO OUR CARE THROUGH OUR PARTNERS ON THE GROUND, WE CONDUCT A THOROUGH AND THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED EVALUATION TO UNDERSTAND HOW BEST TO SUPPORT HER. THIS HELPS US CREATE A REALISTIC PATH FOR HER LONG-TERM SUCCESS, INCLUDING ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND, EVENTUALLY, A POTENTIAL CAREER.THROUGHOUT THIS JOURNEY, OUR COUNSELORS AND SOCIAL WORKERS WALK ALONGSIDE EACH GIRL, OFFERING EMPATHETIC GUIDANCE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. OUR TEAMS INCLUDE SOCIAL WORKERS, COUNSELORS, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF WHO HELP PROCURE SUPPLIES AND COORDINATE WITH SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES, AND ACCOUNTANTS WHO ENSURE THAT EVERY DONATION IS USED ETHICALLY AND WISELY FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.IN 2024, OUR RICE PROGRAM ENSURED THAT GIRLS WERE RESCUED FROM VULNERABLE SITUATIONS THAT COULD HAVE LED TO HARMFUL OUTCOMES; INTERVENED ON THEIR BEHALF WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES OR FAMILIES; CARED FOR THEM BY PROVIDING FOOD, NURTURING SUPPORT, AND COUNSELING; AND EDUCATED THEM. WE FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL ANTIDOTES TO THE NEGATIVE OUTCOMES THESE GIRLS MIGHT OTHERWISE FACE. INVISIBLE GIRL PROJECT ALSO PROVIDES ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SERVICES, INCLUDING BABY FEEDING, COW LOAN, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. 532929 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 AL CA CO FL GA IL IN KS MD NY NC ND X ROBIN MILLER 3462069905 PO BOX 99068 RALEIGH NC 27624 JILL MCELYA IGP FOUNDER/PRESIDENT 20.00 X X 75000 0 0 BRAD MCELYA BOARD CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 LINDSEY LIND VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KATIE ALEXANDER TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SHRUTHI PARKER SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ASHOK NACHNANI MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ABRAHAM GEORGE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 58050 0 0 133050 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 811799 811799 18726 18726 830525 0 0 18726 313951 313951 133050 34116 52472 46462 61278 15714 24166 21398 19530 4760 9563 5207 21450 21450 3750 3750 22472 18722 3750 4801 4801 20911 14063 4537 2311 PROGRAM FEES 150325 150325 DONOR MANAGEMENT 39100 30681 8419 MISCELLANEOUS 2979 2979 793597 532929 173121 87547 580041 394905 447756 660555 17071 22965 15 15 1896 1896 1046779 1080336 14141 10770 14141 10770 X 1032638 1069566 1032638 1069566 1046779 1080336 36928 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 875687 755636 829823 1022083 811799 4295028 875687 755636 829823 1022083 811799 4295028 478367 3816661 4690 204 14379 15861 18726 53860 4348888 120 0.87760 0.89330 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 X 830525 0 830525 0 830525 793597 0 793597 0 793597 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ("IRS") CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND FROM STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER SIMILAR PROVISIONS OF NORTH CAROLINA TAX LAWS. DURING THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024, THE ORGANIZATION REPORTED NO UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME WHICH IS DEFINED BY THE IRS AS GROSS INCOME DERIVED FROM ANY UNRELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS THAT IS NOT SUBSTANTIALLY RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN RECORDED. THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED THE PROVISIONS OF FASB ASC 740-10-25, ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. UNDER THIS PROVISION, AN ORGANIZATION MUST RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT ASSOCIATED WITH TAX TAKEN FOR TAX RETURN PURPOSES WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THE POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED. THE IMPLEMENTATION HAD NO IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT BELIEVE THERE ARE ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND, ACCORDINGLY, IT WILL NOT RECOGNIZE ANY LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX YEARS IN PROGRESS. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IT IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS FOR THE YEARS PRIOR TO 2022. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024, THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 0 SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL, 1 0 PROGRAM SERVICES SEE PART V NOTES 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL, DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY FOR THE POOR - EDUCATION 114608 WIRE TRANSFER 0 SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL, RAISE - EDUCATION 58900 WIRE TRANSFER 0 SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL, SISU - EDUCATION 17587 WIRE TRANSFER 0 SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL, ANBU ILLAM - EDUCATION 11337 WIRE TRANSFER 0 SOUTH ASIA JJS - EDUCATION 25307 WIRE TRANSFER 0 SOUTH ASIA CHF - EDUCATION 27574 WIRE TRANSFER 0 SOUTH ASIA HOL -EDUCATION 22755 WIRE TRANSFER 0 SOUTH ASIA BHS - EDUCATION 14832 WIRE TRANSFER 0 SOUTH ASIA ISD - EDUCATION 11931 WIRE TRANSFER 0 SOUTH ASIA REGIONS BEYOND MEDICAL UNION - EDUCATION 6942 WIRE TRANSFER 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS FOREIGN GRANTS THROUGH WRITTEN AGREEMENTS, REQUIRED REPORTING, AND PERIODIC COMMUNICATION TO ENSURE FUNDS ARE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH U.S. LAWS. SCHEDULE F PART I, LINE 3, COL(E) - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GENDERCIDE AWARENESS, CHILD SPONSORSHIP AND EDUCATION, GIRL RESCUE EXPANSION PROJECT, AND RATIONS: AN INVISIBLE GIRL PROJECT (IGP) PARTNER WORKS IN ONE OF INDIA'S REGIONS WITH THE HIGHEST INCIDENCE OF FEMALE INFANTICIDE. USING A RESEARCH-BASED METHODOLOGY, THE PARTNER EMPLOYS A TEAM OF SOCIAL WORKERS WHO TRAVEL TO REMOTE VILLAGES TO IDENTIFY FAMILIES AT GREATEST RISK OF COMMITTING FEMALE INFANTICIDE. THIS PARTNER WORKS CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES IDENTIFIED AS "HIGHEST RISK," PROVIDING PRENATAL CARE TO EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND EDUCATING ENTIRE FAMILIES ON THE VALUE OF GIRLS AS HUMAN BEINGS. THEIR WORK HELPS SHIFT THE CULTURAL MINDSET THAT VIEWS GIRLS AS "BURDENS," CHALLENGING THE PREFERENCE FOR SONS AND PROMOTING AWARENESS OF GIRLS' INHERENT HUMAN RIGHTS. TO SUPPORT THESE FAMILIES, A MONTHLY FOOD RATION (TYPICALLY INCLUDING RICE, LENTILS, AND SPICES) IS PROVIDED TO ENSURE MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS ARE WELL-NOURISHED. RESCUED BABY GIRLS ARE LATER ENROLLED IN IGP'S CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, WHERE THEY RECEIVE ONGOING CARE, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 BRAD MCELYA AND JILL MCELYA - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B INVISIBLE GIRL PROJECT'S (IGP) PROCESS FOR REVIEWING FORM 990 INCLUDES A DETAILED REVIEW BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE GOVERNING BODY RECEIVES AN ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THE FORM 990 AND ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES, AS THEY WILL ULTIMATELY BE FILED WITH THE IRS, FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C INVISIBLE GIRL PROJECT'S (IGP) WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORED AND ENFORCED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE SCOPE OF THIS POLICY INCLUDES IGP BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND MEMBERS OF ANY COMMITTEE WITH POWERS DELEGATED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD. THE POLICY IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERESTS WHEN CONSIDERING A TRANSACTION THAT MIGHT BENEFIT THE PRIVATE INTERESTS OF AN IGP OFFICER OR DIRECTOR. COVERED PERSONS ARE EXPECTED TO REFRAIN FROM PARTICIPATING IN TRANSACTIONS WHERE THEY MAY RECEIVE A PERSONAL BENEFIT. THEY ARE REQUIRED TO SELF-DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MUST RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM ANY DELIBERATIONS OR DECISIONS RELATED TO SUCH TRANSACTIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR INVISIBLE GIRL PROJECT'S (IGP) OFFICERS INCLUDES REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE USE OF COMPARABLE MARKET DATA, AND DOCUMENTATION OF ALL DECISIONS IN THE BOARD MEETING MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 INVISIBLE GIRL PROJECT'S (IGP) GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.