Himalayan Cataract Project Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Himalayan Cataract Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Norwich, Vermont, registered in 1999, with $32,225,235 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
16 Beaver Meadow Rd Fl 3, Norwich, VT, 05055 EIN 03-0362926 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$32.2M
▲ 342.9% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$20.3M
Net assets
$38.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Himalayan Cataract Project Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · +37% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Himalayan Cataract Project Inc: 23 mo reserves · +37% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Himalayan Cataract Project Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Himalayan Cataract Project Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 16 Beaver Meadow Rd Fl 3, Norwich, VT, 05055
- City
- Norwich
- State
- Vermont
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.8M (FY2013) to $32.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.9MNet assets $38.7M
Operating margin
37.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$40.6M
Total liabilities
$1.9M
Net assets
$38.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,225,235▲343% | $20,265,872▲43.4% | $38,679,868▲47.2% | $40,557,042▲42.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $7,275,872▼77.0% | $14,134,875▲16.3% | $26,271,973▼18.9% | $28,444,342▼16.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $31,601,549▲149% | $12,153,584▲40.0% | $32,379,531▲74.7% | $34,164,209▲76.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $12,691,566▲24.0% | $8,680,654▲26.7% | $18,539,588▲31.2% | $19,394,847▲29.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $10,236,654▼0.7% | $6,850,989▼42.6% | $14,132,080▲34.2% | $14,932,587▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $10,311,281▼14.1% | $11,934,930▲19.6% | $10,527,149▼7.7% | $11,814,583▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $12,009,506▲24.1% | $9,978,499▲21.4% | $11,407,145▲6.2% | $12,044,888▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $9,676,897▲52.0% | $8,217,708▲24.5% | $10,742,901▲21.7% | $11,432,346▲19.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $6,366,965▼19.7% | $6,599,162▲1.0% | $8,824,747▼0.1% | $9,593,732▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $7,927,655▲54.1% | $6,533,721▲29.0% | $8,837,934▲13.5% | $9,045,828▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $5,143,369▲7.2% | $5,065,934▲3.3% | $7,786,986▲3.4% | $8,170,333▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,798,157 | $4,905,479▲27.7% | $7,534,281▲0.7% | $7,766,505▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,842,876▼15.1% | $7,482,032▲2.1% | $7,868,584▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $4,524,662▲39.6% | $7,328,768▼5.9% | $7,584,210▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,241,837 | $7,785,822 | $7,930,510 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $13.1M total
122 grants to Himalayan Cataract Project Inc totaling $13.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Horizons | Health, medicine & science | 2024 | $501,500 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Medical / public services | 2024 | $261,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Special needs | 2024 | $150,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Health, general | 2024 | $53,001 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $15,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,485 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | This award is for general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Denver Foundation | Eye diseases, blindness & vision impairments | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $690,360 |
| Inland Empire Community Foundation | Health | 2023 | $250,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2023 | $190,410 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $154,650 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Unrestricted grant to support organization's exempt purpose | 2023 | $150,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Himalayan Cataract Project Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Himalayan Cataract Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 03-0362926, based in Norwich, Vermont. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Himalayan Cataract Project Inc's EIN?
- Himalayan Cataract Project Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 03-0362926.
- How much revenue does Himalayan Cataract Project Inc report?
- Himalayan Cataract Project Inc reported $32,225,235 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Himalayan Cataract Project Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Himalayan Cataract Project Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Himalayan Cataract Project Inc (EIN 03-0362926) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.