Mission
Asha-Jyothi (AJ) is a volunteer based non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the underprivileged by providing access to Education and Healthcare. Our mission is guided by Asha-Jyothi’s core values of strength, commitment, collaboration and integrity.
  • Strength -- What we can accomplish as a group is much greater than what can be accomplished individually.
  • Commitment -- A sense of commitment to give back to the community.
  • Collaboration -- We believe in promoting the core values of the organization through collaboration, above and beyond cultural boundaries.
  • Integrity -- All AJ activities and operations will be conducted with professional integrity and will be transparent for all members, partners and outside organizations.
AJ Charter
The name of this organization shall be "Asha-Jyothi", in this document we will refer to it by its acronym "AJ"
  1. Objectives:
    2. AJ is a charitable organization which is a non-political, non-profit, secular organization. It is formed and run exclusively for charitable purposes. The main objectives of AJ are to serve the needs of underprivileged Indians or people of Indian origin by providing access to Education and Health Care. AJ's mission and goals are achieved through assisting, implementing, and supporting charitable projects focusing mainly on education and health care. These charitable projects will be selected for funding based on the following criteria:
    • The project under consideration should conform to the charter of this organization outlined above.
    • The project under consideration concerns, involves and benefits Indians or people of Indian origin in the economically and under-privileged sections.
    • All officers of AJ will be Volunteers and shall not and will not accept any monetary or other remuneration.
    • AJ will partner with different Non profits in situations where the need is large to meet by AJ and if it better serves the cause and such partn ership's will be approved by the Board of Directors of AJ.
    • All changes to the charter of AJ will take into consideration the Non Profit status of AJ and such Charter will be submitted to the IRS in the United States for approval as AJ is based in the US.
  2. Operations:
    3. AJ will function by
    • Collecting monetary contributions from the members, organizations and the general public. AJ will also organize fundraisers to bring in contributions and awareness in the community.
    • Seeking grants from organizations and foundations.
    • Increasing awareness in the community of AJ's activities through News Letters, publicity and participation in events as deemed necessary.
    • Encourage people to volunteer and take up ownership of projects.
    • Selecting projects consistent with the objectives of AJ for funding.
    • Sending financial contributions to the chosen projects after due diligence is done to make sure the benefit reaches the intended party.
    • Periodically evaluating projects being supported by AJ.
    • Keeping members informed about the status of the projects being funded.
    • Maintain transparent financial records and list of beneficiaries.
    • AJ will have 3 Board of Directors who will have the responsibility and authority to fund Projects which conform to the charter of AJ.
    • The current Board of Directors are Sekhar Puli, Director, Sreedhar Vasireddy, Director and Hemanth Ganta, Director.
  3. Educational Assistance
    • AJ will provide educational support to underprivileged Indians.
    • AJ will provide financial assistance to Indian students who are approved by the Board of directors of AJ, such students who are identified as economically backward and meritorious and in need of assistance in pursuing their educational goals.
    • AJ will provide such educational assistance by funding the student's fees and or boarding as deemed necessary and such funds would be paid to the educational institution being attended to by the said student.
  4. Medical Assistance
    • AJ will provide Medical support to Indians in Medical distress; such assistance will be approved by the Board of Directors of AJ.
    • AJ will provide such assistance provided the Medical situation is deemed critical or chronic and the Patient is economically unable to meet the costs involved.
    • AJ will set up a medical repository for Patients who agree to have their medical records stored for quick transmittal to Doctors residing far away for second opinions or expert advise in adverse medical situations.
    • AJ will assist families in case of death of Indians outside India and the body needs to be transported back or in situations where Family members have to travel to move the body of their near and dear.
    • AJ will assist in setting up of Medical camps to provide free Medical assistance to Indians as deemed necessary and approved by the Board of Directors of AJ.
Our Team
2009 Run Team
Rajesh Adusumilli, Vasu Akula, Satish Alluri, Kiran Vemuri,Shanthi Alluri, Sarath Annainaidu, Neelima Burugupalli,Srikanth Bujamella, Dharma Dhonepudi, Satya Devarapalli, Yamini Ganta, Hemanth Ganta, Srinivas Kode, Sandeep Naidu, Malini Puli, Sekhar Puli, Ravi Sanapala, Vijay Saradhi, Srinivas Sunkara, Sailaja Thota, Seshu Thota, Sunil Uppalapati, Rupa Vasireddy, Sridhar Vasireddy, Nandu Ganta(India), Maulshree Mahajan(India), Venkatapayya Gurrala(India)
2010 Run Team
Rajesh Adusumilli, Satish Alluri, Kiran Vemuri, Shanthi Alluri, Sarath Annainaidu, Prasad Naidu, Vinny Paleti, Rajani Sanapala, Satya Devarapalli, Yamini Ganta, Hemanth Ganta, Srinivas Kode, Malini Puli, Sekhar Puli, Praveen Adini, Sindhu Adini, Ravi Sanapala, Vijay Saradhi, Srinivas Sunkara, Sailaja Thota, Seshu Thota, Sunil Uppalapati, Rupa Vasireddy, Sridhar Vasireddy, Nandu Ganta(India), Maulshree Mahajan(India), Venkatapayya Gurrala(India)
2011 Run Team
Rajesh Adusumilli, Satish Alluri, Shanthi Alluri, Kiran Vemuri, Sarath Annainaidu, Prasad Naidu, Vinny Paleti, Rajani Sanapala, Satya Devarapalli, Yamini Ganta, Hemanth Ganta, Srinivas Kode, Malini Puli, Sekhar Puli, Praveen Adini, Sindhu Adini, Ravi Sanapala, Vijay Saradhi, Srinivas Sunkara, Sailaja Thota, Seshu Thota, Sunil Uppalapati, Rupa Vasireddy, Sridhar Vasireddy, Nandu Ganta(India), Maulshree Mahajan(India), Venkatapayya Gurrala(India)
Asha-Jyothi Income Statement - FY 2010

Summary FY09 FY10
Total Donations $107,391 $218,566
Total AJ Program Expenses $36,090 $133,823
Total Fundraising expenses $7,380 $16,114
Total General/Administrative expenses $967 $3,703








Ratios of Importance AJ Ratio Non-Profit Industry Standard
FY09 FY10
Program Expense 34% 61% 75%
Administrative Expenses 1% 2% 0 - 15%
Fundraising Expenses 7% 7% 0 - 10%
FAQs
  1. How do I register to AJ site to be a donor/volunteer etc?
  2. What are the different kinds of payment methods AJ accepts?
  3. Does AJ support only underprivileged in India? Which part of India does AJ support?
  4. How can you provide my volunteer services to AJ?
  5. What are the basic expectations from a volunteer?
  6. How can you subscribe to AJ newsletter?
  7. How do you proceed and what do you need to do if you have a donation campaign or program which you want to sponsor and conduct under AJ? How does AJ support such programs?
  8. How can you provide your feedback on a particular program or campaign conducted by AJ?
  9. How can individuals or organizations partner with AJ in organizing an event?
  10. What kind of events or awareness building events does AJ support and encourages partners to organize?
  11. Can I use the donation receipt I receive from AJ for a tax credit?
  12. Which corporate companies match donations made to Asha-Jyothi?
  1. How do I register to AJ site to be a donor/volunteer etc?
    2. Volunteer: - Asha-Jyothi volunteer is any individual who is interested in furthering its mission. Volunteers can organize a charitable event or help AJ in its fundraising and awareness building activities.

    Anyone can volunteer for fundraising and awareness building activities. The need is based on the activities that AJ is undertaking at the time. Volunteers can pick a role based on the amount of time they can commit. AJ strongly encourages the participation of kids to inculcate a spirit of volunteering and helping the society at a young age.

    The examples of fundraising and awareness building activities that AJ undertakes includes organizing a run, organizing a picnic, cricket/volleyball tournaments, dinner and dance etc. Kid's activities include collecting coins, collecting toys, selling lemonade, face painting and moon-bouncing parties etc.

    Alternately, please send us an email at mailto:contactus@asha-jyothi.org

    Donor:     Individuals can contribute money by making a onetime donation or a monthly recurring donation to AJ. In either case, AJ strongly encourages the contributor to identify the cause that the funds should be used for. AJ will make every effort to provide as much transparency as possible to the contributor on how the funds are used. In an attempt to ensure that the contributor derives the most gratification for his kindness, AJ strongly encourages individuals to play a more active role in organizing an event as opposed to simply donating money.

    To become a donor it is quite simple too. Click on the Donate link on the AJ site home page. You can donate using Pay pal & Google Checkout too.

    If you want to send us a check the old fashioned way our mailing address is: Asha Jyothi
    P.O. Box 220752
    Chantilly, VA 20153


  2. What are the different kinds of payment methods AJ accepts?
    3. Currently AJ accepts payments thru electronic bank transfers, pre-tax payroll deductions, Google Checkout, and personal checks.

  3. Does AJ support only underprivileged in India? Which part of India does AJ support?
    4. Asha-Jyothi (AJ) is a volunteer based non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of underprivileged Indians or people of Indian origin by providing access to Education and Healthcare. AJ's services are not restricted to any one part or region of India.

  4. How can you provide my volunteer services to AJ?
    5. See above section Question # 1on How do I register to AJ site to be a donor/volunteer.

  5. What are the basic expectations from a volunteer?
    6. Asha-Jyothi's mission is guided by its core values of strength, commitment, collaboration and integrity.
    • Strength -- What we can accomplish as a group is much greater than what can be accomplished individually.
    • Commitment -- A sense of commitment to give back to the community.
    • Collaboration -- We believe in promoting the core values of the organization through collaboration, above and beyond cultural boundaries.
    • Integrity -- All AJ activities and operations will be conducted with professional integrity and will be transparent for all members, partners and outside organizations.
    We welcome compassionate volunteers that are bound by these core values and pledge to work selflessly to further the cause. Your time will be spent in community organizing and related fund raising activities to support the underprivileged and needy. On an average you are not expected to spend more than 2 hours a week in your time towards volunteer activities.

  6. How can you subscribe to AJ newsletter?
    7. Please click on newsletter and enter your email address to subscribe to the AJ electronic newsletter.

  7. How do you proceed and what do you need to do if you have a donation campaign or program which you want to sponsor and conduct under AJ? How does AJ support such programs?
    8. If you are interested in sponsoring a specific donation program either fully or partially and need support in executing and organizing for this, partially or fully, AJ "Your Campaign" program is precisely designed to serve your needs.

    • Through this program, an organization or an individual or a group of individuals can dedicate their funds to a project or an individual of their choice, thus "adopting" it.
    • AJ can be the facilitator bridging these individual contributors and the person in need.
    • Organizations, Corporations and Individuals can choose a project in an area, which aligns with their mission or charter and designate it as the beneficiary of their donation. The whole project or a portion of it can be funded.
    • AJ can provide a platform where you can donate specifically for education or medical needs and we manage the funds in a transparent way, so that donors can see how their funds are being effectively utilized.
    • Simply contact us via email at contactus@asha-jyothi.org to make your proposal. AJ leadership team will review the proposal to ensure that it is within the scope of AJ's mission and once approved will provide the necessary frame work required to support your campaign.



  8. How can you provide your feedback on a particular program or campaign conducted by AJ?
    9. Please email us any feedback you may have at contactus@asha-jyothi.org

  9. How can individuals or organizations partner with AJ in organizing an event?
    10. AJ partners with selected organizations and individuals that share a common vision aligned with AJ's mission and core values. Organizations and Individuals can sponsor AJ charity and fund raising or community awareness events by contributing your resources, mostly time and money. Event based sponsorships are available wherein the sponsor's name and other details will be advertised depending on the sponsors interest and contributions. Please email us with your interest at contactus@asha-jyothi.org

  10. What kind of events or awareness building events does AJ support and encourages partners to organize?
    11. The Education and Healthcare charitable projects and Community Organizing events supported by AJ will be governed by AJ's Charter to serve the needs of underprivileged Indians or people of Indian origin. Please refer the AJ Charter.

    Specific projects and events that AJ has been involved with so far include:
    • Signature Drive and Fund Raising for Rail Road Crossing Accident at Guelph, Canada.
    • Fund Raising for St.Louis Accident involving 4 Indian Students
    • Sponsoring Kidney Transplant expenses to save a needy patient's life in Hyderabad, AP, India
    • Education sponsorship for a child with poor and terminally ill Aids parents.
    • Community Awareness and Fund raising Charity Runs in several US cities

  11. Can I use the donation receipt I receive from AJ for a tax credit?
    12. AJ is a USA based IRS registered 501(C) (3) non-profit organization, EIN # 02-0658463. You can use the donation receipt received from AJ for a tax credit in USA within the IRS guidelines.

  12. Which corporate companies match donations made to Asha-Jyothi?
    13. You can get your contributions potentially matched by your employer, which have employee contribution match policy. AJ is recognized with the following employers as a non-profit eligible to receive employer matches. If you work for any other employer, you can initiate non-profit recognition process. AJ is glad to provide all the support needed for completing the non-profit recognition. This is how the matching works. If you are an employee of any of the following employers and donate $100 to AJ, your employer contributes a matching amount of $100. AJ will receive a total of $200, which has a bigger impact towards charity causes.
    • Bank of America
    • BNY Mellon
    • DST
    • EMC Corporation
    • Fannie Mae
    • Freddie Mac
    • Fidelity Investments
    • Gap
    • Northrop Grumman
    • Synopsis
    • Verisign
    • Verizon Wireless
    • Qualcomm
    • JPMorgan Chase
    • AT&T
    The list is ever growing. If you would like to have a matching for Asha-Jyothi in your company, please contact us contactus@asha-jyothi.org by sending an email and we will work with you to get it setup.