Letter from the founder

A Glance back at 2018 – “Meaningful difference” -July 10, 2019

Dear Friends,

The 2018-19 academic year was a remarkable year for Siri Foundation. Four of our bright students graduated from their respective Bachelors’ programs, and our very first sponsored student, Ms. Mani Illapu, secured a job at Karur Vysya Bank as a Grade-One Officer. Without your support and donations these children may have decided to drop out of school and be subject to a life of hardship, but, are now on the paths to changing both their futures and their families. We are proud to have been part of their pursuit of a better life and are humbled and awestruck by their perseverance.

In 2018, we received both 12AA (official non-profit status) and 80G (tax incentives for donors) certificates. Our last financial year closed on March 31st, 2019, with a budget 100% greater than the year prior, reaching more than 900 students in 4 villages. I am delighted to state that Siri Foundation has once again focused majority of our budget on the real purpose and kept our administrative expenses under 2.5% of our overall spending, a feat that would not be possible without our passionate volunteers and community support.

While we are seeing success today, we are still looking to the future, as thirty-two students are currently chasing their dreams with the help of our wonderful volunteers and donors. I express my deepest gratitude to all of you that have made a difference in the lives of these children and I cannot wait to see what we can accomplish together next.

Kind regards

Srini Chintala / Founder & Trustee