Finance and Accounts
Noolaham Foundation is a non-profit organization. While Noolaham Foundation's Executive and many other teams mostly consist of volunteers, there are some staff members who carry out program work. We also have equipment, hosting, software, and operating expenses. Currently, Noolaham receives most of the funding as in-kind donations.
We also receive funding from
- Individuals and
- Charitable Foundations and other instituitions
Funds are received as
- General funding or
- Project funding
Noolaham Foundation has a transparent acccounting mechanism which by every cent is accounted for and reported to the stakeholders and public through this website. We always strive to efficiently utilize our funds. The Executive Division and Finance Division of the Foundation are responsible for raising funds for projects and activities and keeping records to prepare financial statements. Accounting related activities are managed by Finance Team
Fundraising
Various individuals and institutions contribute monetary donations towards Noolaham Foundation's activities. Organizations such as literary associations, and temples have donated towards the Foundation's projects. Many individuals have donated in memory of their loved ones as well. We are introducing a Noolaham Sponsorship program, where we encourage individuals and organizations to contribute in an on-going basis.
We also receive funding from larger institutions for specific projects or for the Foundation's ongoing programs.
Please see Benefactors page for the list of some of the contributors.
- Report : Fundraising Report, January - June 2011 (Tamil)
Budget
The Foundation currently functions with a monthly budget of Rs. 100,000.00. The expenses include Program salaries, internet connectivity, printing expenses, stationary etc. This monthly budget covers ongoing expenses of the programs.
Donate
Please see Donate page for details about how you can make donations towards the activities of the Foundation.
You may also visit Benefactors page for details about the leading donors and Donations 2005 - 2010 page for a comprehensive list of all donations received since December 2004.
Accounts
Most of the monetary donations towards the Foundation are received through the bank account (See Donate page for account details). A petty cash amount (currently Rs. 20,000.00 to Rs. 25,000.00 is maintained by the Chief Operating Officer for small or non regular expenses.
Summary of Accounts are updated in a regular basis (monthly or at least quarterly) at the Foundation website. Financial Statements are prepared after each year end (December 31st) and are included in the Annual Report.
- Donations and Expenses 2011 (Summary only)
- Financial Statements 2010
- Financial Statements 2009
- Financial Statements 2005-2008
Annual Reports
The above linked accounts (except the 2011 summary) are extracts from our past Annual reports. Please read/download our past Annual Reports for in depth information related to the donations, expenses and financial statements.
