Frequently Asked Questions

- Is my donation tax deductible?
  
  Yes, your donation is 100% tax deductible. Little Angels Service Team is a recognized 501(c)(3) organization by the IRS. The document here validates our recongition by the IRS and can be used as reference for your tax filing.
- How much of my donation goes to administrative fees?
  
  None of your donation is used to cover administrative fees. Your entire donation is used for the children.
- How long has the Little Angels non-profit been in existence?
  
  Little Angels was started in India in 2013. Our sister organization, Little Angels Service Team, was founded here in the US in July 2017. This sister organization is where you are donating your money and we work directly with Little Angels in India to distribute the money to the children.
- If I sponsor the education of a child, will I know their name?
  
  Yes, if you chose to provide a recurring, annual sponsorship ($250/yr) for a child, you will know their name and be able to write to them. They will also write back to you on a bi-annual basis.
- Are there specific items my Student donation covers?
  
  An annual donation of $250 covers a uniform, partial tuition and school supplies. The other expenses like backpacks, transportation and additional necessary items are provided by the children's parents.
- Are there specific items my teacher donation covers?
  
  Currently the teachers earn $65 or less per month, often less than a day laborer makes in the fields. An increase of $50 would almost double their salary. This increase would allow a teacher to purchase food for the month for their family, take care of necessary medical expenses, or significantly contribute toward their monthly rent. Above all, receiving this modest increase in pay communicates our solidarity with the teachers.
- Where are the students and Teachers located?
  
  The majority of the students live in four towns/villages, Pedda Kottala (base for the local Little Angels), Silveru and Vijayawada. The teachers all live in Pedda Kottala and teach at St. Joseph EMS.
- What is the average annual wage of the parents of children supported by Little Angels?
  
  The majority of parents work as day laborers and earn between $750-$1,000 USD per year.
- Do children ever fail to complete their education?
  
  Our goal is for 100% of the children we support to complete their education; however, some children are unable to complete their education due to family financial issues, death of parents or other circumstances outside of our control. When this happens, we encourage the children to learn a trade (e.g. tailoring, nursing, manufacturing) to avoid following their parents in the fields as day laborers.