The Citizens Foundation , USA (TCF-USA) is a volunteer-driven non-profit organization that funds schools and educational programs for underprivileged children in Pakistan . The schools are designed, built and operated by The Citizens Foundation which is one of Pakistan 's largest non-profit organizations in the education sector. We have Support Groups in most regions of the United States , actively working to raise funds and awareness through community outreach.
The Board of Directors of TCF-USA has complete discretion over allocation of funds and the grants it makes. Additionally, funds may also be granted for other charitable or educational programs.
The current members of our Board are:
Adnan Asar - President
Danish Ismail - Treasurer
Qasim Hanafi - Secretary
Danial Noorani - Director & CEO
Azher Khan - Director
Zarrar Sehgal - Director
Mujtaba Hamid - Director
The Advisory Council is an independent body to advise the Board on strategic issues, including fundraising, public relations and other programs.
The advisory council consists of the following members:
Shimmi Kidwai
Amjad Noorani
TCF-USA is incorporated in Illinois, and is a tax exempt 501(c) (3) organization. All donations are tax deductible.
[IRS Form 990 for 2004]
[IRS Form 990 for 2005]
[IRS Form 990 for 2006]
[IRS Form 990 for 2007]
[IRS Form 990 for 2008]
TCF-USA Financial Statement & Auditor's Report, 2008.
The Citizens Foundation (TCF), Pakistan
TCF is a professionally managed, not-for-profit organization established in 1995 in Pakistan. The organization was set up by a group of concerned citizens aiming at removing the barriers of class and privilege in education, to make the children of Pakistan its agents of positive change.
TCF provides quality education for children in poor and neglected urban slums (katchi abaadis) and villages, without any discrimination. The network of TCF schools employs qualified and especially trained teachers, implementing a modern, balanced curriculum and an efficient system of monitoring and evaluation of its teaching programs. As of 2008, TCF operates 600 school units (including afternoon shifts) serving 80,000 students.
Every TCF school is purpose-built, complete with all modern educational facilities such as playgrounds, libraries, and computer and science laboratories. To ensure that education is affordable for every student, a pay-as-you-can afford system is used, and educational aid up to 95 percent is awarded on the basis of need. Deserving students get uniforms and textbooks free of cost. Many TCF students attend school by paying as little as Rs. 10 (less than 10 cents) [change to less than 20 cents] per month. TCF also offers career counseling and financial scholarships for higher education to students graduating from its secondary schools. Learn more about TCF here.