Ek Kadam AUR
Transforming lives of underprivileged children through education, technology, healthcare programs, and connection with a global network of qualified volunteers and mentors.
Ek Kadam AUR at a glance
In short: Ek Kadam AUR gave $347K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $347K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $346,508
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $346,508
- Median grant
- $346,508
- Total assets
- $243,623
- -20.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ek Kadam AUR funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ek Kadam AUR Found Educ and Health ($347K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $347K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ek Kadam AUR Found Educ and Health | — | $346,508 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $243,623 | $519,240 | $573,868 | $346,508 | 1 | $36,570 |
| 2024 | $304,820 | $301,989 | $328,917 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $331,318 | $195,060 | $240,380 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $337,965 | $255,152 | $73,598 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $152,763 | $95,601 | $52,208 | — | — | — |
About Ek Kadam AUR
Based on IRS filings
Ek Kadam AUR is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Highland Park, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $244K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $347K. Net investment income was $37K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ek Kadam AUR is led by Satish Tripathi PhD MPH, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Satish Tripathi PhD MPH
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fernando Quezada Ma
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Naveen Jha
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pradeep Agrawal PhD
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gaurav Sharma Be (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Thomas D' Aunno PhD (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ek Kadam AUR
How much does Ek Kadam AUR give each year?
Ek Kadam AUR gave $347K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Ek Kadam AUR?
Ek Kadam AUR reported $244K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $519K.
What is Ek Kadam AUR?
Ek Kadam AUR is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Highland Park, IL. It holds $244K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Ek Kadam AUR's EIN?
Ek Kadam AUR's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5250637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
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