Charity
Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA)
About
What does Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) do?
SINDA is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for all Singaporean Indians and strengthening family units within the community. They strive to create a cohesive, caring society that fosters understanding and cooperation with other communities in pursuit of national aspirations.
Founded
1992
People
sarjit singh, indranee thurai rajah, carmelia nathen, mrs rathi parimalan, vineeta sinha, siraj omar, ranganathan raghunathan, gur-praveen kaur randhawa, g arull, k. muralidharan pillai
Causes
No PovertyHealth & WellnessEducationHighlights
- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 1992
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Improved educational opportunities for Singaporean Indians, promoting equal access to education and reducing socio-economic disparities within the community.
- Strengthened family units among Singaporean Indians, fostering a socially resilient community that values familial bonds and support networks.
- Development of a cohesive, caring, and socially responsible Indian Singaporean community, promoting unity and cooperation amongst its members.
- Enhanced understanding and cooperation with other communities in Singapore, fostering national harmony and inclusivity.
- Contribution to the progress of multi-racial Singapore by actively participating in nationwide initiatives and collaborating with organizations that share similar objectives.
Donation Income
Fundraising Efficiency
This indicates the cost to raise a single dollar. A lower cost suggests the charity is more efficient in its fundraising efforts.
Program Expense Ratio
This is the percentage of the charity's total expenses that are spent on its core programs. A higher percentage suggests that more money is going directly to the cause, rather than being spent on administrative or fundraising expenses.
Financials
Donation Income
What are the donations used for?
- Improved educational opportunities for Singaporean Indians, promoting equal access to education and reducing socio-economic disparities within the community.
- Strengthened family units among Singaporean Indians, fostering a socially resilient community that values familial bonds and support networks.
- Development of a cohesive, caring, and socially responsible Indian Singaporean community, promoting unity and cooperation amongst its members.
- Enhanced understanding and cooperation with other communities in Singapore, fostering national harmony and inclusivity.
- Contribution to the progress of multi-racial Singapore by actively participating in nationwide initiatives and collaborating with organizations that share similar objectives.
Program Expense Ratio
This is the percentage of the charity's total expenses that are spent on its core programs. A higher percentage suggests that more money is going directly to the cause, rather than being spent on administrative or fundraising expenses.
Fundraising Efficiency
This indicates the cost to raise a single dollar. A lower cost suggests the charity is more efficient in its fundraising efforts.
Financial Information
Source: Charity PortalCharities and IPCs are required to prepare the financial statements in accordance to the Charities (Accounts and Annual Report) Regulations and the Charities (Institutions of A Public Character) Regulations, where applicable. The financial statement is available online for latest 3 financial years.
| Receipts | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 1,257,000 | 1,030,674 | 1,389,393 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 83,000 | 53,954 | 64,615 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 1,340,000 | 1,084,628 | 1,454,008 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Government Grants | 6,774,000 | 8,700,418 | 10,183,606 |
| Investment Income | 565,000 | 3,385,250 | 6,168,176 |
| Programme Fees | 213,000 | 237,272 | 334,268 |
| Others Income | 23,603,000 | 21,428,842 | 21,298,967 |
| Total Receipts | 32,495,000 | 34,836,410 | 39,439,025 |
| Capital in Nature | 169,000 | 198,730 | 228,875 |
| Expenses | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 35,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 25,085,000 | 26,889,007 | 24,985,418 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 25,085,000 | 26,889,007 | 24,985,418 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 10,959,000 | 337,619 | 89,753 |
| Total Expenditure | 36,079,000 | 27,226,626 | 25,075,171 |
| Balance Sheet | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 1,539,000 | 514,523 | 1,025,983 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 308,000 | 405,627 | 491,801 |
| Investments | 70,311,000 | 75,568,579 | 65,347,726 |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Account Receivables | 6,716,000 | 6,717,989 | 8,036,606 |
| Cash & Deposits | 10,158,000 | 7,612,311 | 9,617,599 |
| Other Assets | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Total Assets | 90,032,000 | 91,819,029 | 85,519,715 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 83,089,000 | 86,672,818 | 79,062,475 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 83,089,000 | 86,672,818 | 79,062,475 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 5,732,000 | 4,917,744 | 5,744,158 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 1,211,000 | 228,467 | 713,082 |
| Total Liabilities | 6,943,000 | 5,146,211 | 6,457,240 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 90,032,000 | 91,819,029 | 85,519,715 |
| Other Information | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations, Grants and Sponsorships given to other registred charities | 3,000 | 500 | 20,000 |
| No. of Employees | 105 | 118 | 121 |
| Total Employee Cost | 10,474,000 | 10,900,598 | 9,571,605 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
People
At SINDA, individuals work towards enhancing educational opportunities for Singaporean Indians and strengthening family units within their community. They aim to create a cohesive society that fosters understanding and cooperation with other communities in pursuit of national aspirations.
sarjit singh
indranee thurai rajah
carmelia nathen
mrs rathi parimalan
vineeta sinha
siraj omar
ranganathan raghunathan
gur-praveen kaur randhawa
g arull
k. muralidharan pillai
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