VFF USA

What VFF USA does

VFF USA (Vicente Ferrer Foundation USA, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, DC, founded in 2013 as the United States arm of a global network that includes Vicente Ferrer Foundation in Spain, VFF Stiftung in Germany, and the Rural Development Trust (RDT) in India. RDT, founded in 1969 by Vicente and Anna Ferrer, operates the on-the-ground programs across 3,775 villages in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, reaching more than 3 million people. VFF USA's function is to raise funds from US donors and channel them to RDT's programs; it does not itself operate hospitals, schools, or field programs.

The organization supports eight core program verticals through RDT: Education for Transformation (scholarships, inclusive schools, Sponsor a Child), Women's Empowerment (self-help groups, microcredits, single-mother support), Community Health (outreach on anemia, TB, HIV, nutrition), Rural Hospitals (a network including Bathalapalli and Kalyandurg), Disability Inclusive Development (six inclusive schools, orthopedic services), Ecology and Sustainable Livelihoods (tamarind planting, drought agriculture), Habitat (housing titled in women's names), and Sports for Development (via Anantapur Sports Academy). The 2020 RDT program output included 554,088 medical consultations, 5,478 scholarship-supported students, 1,351 houses built, 83,317 trees planted, and treatment of 6,000+ COVID-19 patients.

VFF USA's business model is entirely donation-based, with revenue streams from individual donations (one-time and recurring through the Network for Good platform), corporate matching gifts, and event-driven fundraising, principally the annual Anantapur Ultra Marathon held in multiple cities globally. The US entity operates with 23 employees, led by Moncho Ferrer as President of the Board and Anne Ferrer as Executive Director. The organization has no proprietary technology, no AI capabilities, and no public APIs; its distribution relies on its website, social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), email newsletter, and the global marathon event network.

Name

VFF USA

Legal name

Vicente Ferrer Foundation USA, Inc.

Website

https://vffusa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VFF USA is a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises funds in the United States to support the Rural Development Trust's integrated rural development programs in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, India, spanning healthcare, education, women's empowerment, housing, and disability inclusion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development / Humanitarian Aid

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

International & Global Public Health Aid Administration (Government Donors) (HLAJALAO)

Keywords

• International development programs
• Rural poverty alleviation
• Community healthcare services
• Women economic empowerment
• Nonprofit fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Recurring and one-time donations from individual donors in the US and globally, facilitated through the Network for Good platform and the organization's own website donation forms.
2. Corporate Matching Gifts: Employer matching gift program where companies match employee donations to VFF USA.
3. Event-Based Fundraising: Funds raised through the annual Anantapur Ultra Marathon and other events, with participants raising money for RDT's initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

VFF USA is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises charitable donations from individuals, corporate partners, and event participants to fund Rural Development Trust (RDT) programs in rural India. The organization offers eight core development programs: Education for Transformation, Women's Empowerment, Community Health, Rural Hospitals, Disability Inclusive Development, Ecology and Sustainable Livelihoods, Habitat, and Sports for Development, along with child sponsorship and emergency relief initiatives. All on-ground program delivery is implemented through its long-standing partner RDT, which has operated in Anantapur, India since 1969.

Product overview

VFF USA is a non-profit charitable organization (not a technology company) that operates as a single unified program portfolio rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization offers eight core development programs: Education for Transformation, Women's Empowerment, Community Health, Rural Hospitals, Disability Inclusive Development, Ecology and Sustainable Livelihoods, Habitat, and Sports for Development. Additional services include child sponsorship and COVID-19 relief efforts. All programs are implemented through the local partner RDT (Rural Development Trust) in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Education for Transformation Educational support program providing scholarships, school supplies, and inclusive digital education to students in rural India, with emphasis on children with disabilities.
• Women's Empowerment Economic empowerment initiative supporting single mothers through microcredits, income generation activities, and self-help groups (sanghams) to promote financial independence.
• Community Health Healthcare outreach program addressing anemia, malnutrition, TB, HIV, and providing medical check-ups for over 40,000 women annually, plus COVID-19 response and awareness campaigns.
• Rural Hospitals Network of rural hospitals including RDT Bathalapalli Hospital and Kalyandurg Hospital, providing medical consultations, TB/HIV treatment, and COVID-19 care with over 554,000 consultations annually.
• Disability Inclusive Development Program supporting six inclusive schools with over 400 primary students and 200 secondary students, a center for hearing disabilities with 227 enrolled, plus university scholarships for students with disabilities.
• Ecology and Sustainable Livelihoods Environmental program including tamarind tree planting (over 1.5 million trees annually), fruit tree distribution, water storage structures, and sustainable agriculture support for drought-prone regions.
• Habitat Housing program providing permanent, safe, healthy houses with sanitation facilities to disadvantaged communities, including houses registered in women's names for property protection.
• Sports for Development Sports program through Anantapur Sports Academy promoting gender equality, teamwork, and leadership, including soccer, hockey, cricket, and the Anantapur Ultra Marathon.
• Sponsor a Child Child sponsorship program providing access to education, healthcare, and opportunities for children in rural India through the Network for Good platform.
• COVID-19 Relief Fund Emergency response program providing meals, masks, medical supplies, oxygen, and hospital support during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Mission Oxygen campaign.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 million people helped out of extreme poverty
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Rural Development Trust (RDT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1969RDT is VFF USA's primary implementing partner in India, operating since 1969 in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. RDT implements all on-ground programs including healthcare (hospitals), education (inclusive schools, scholarships), women's empowerment (sanghams), habitat (housing), ecology (sustainable livelihoods), and disability inclusive development. VFF USA raises funds and provides support to RDT.
• Anantapur Sports Academy (ASA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports for Development program partner that advances opportunities and inclusion through sports in rural India. Operates soccer, hockey, tennis programs and has produced athletes who have competed at national levels including BCCI Under-19 Women's Cricket League.
• Andhra Pradesh GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for COVID-19 response, with RDT Bathalapalli Hospital designated as exclusive COVID-19 Healthcare Center. Government also recognizes RDT with awards like YSR Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ITDA for working with tribal communities including the Chenchu community in Nallamala Forest. RDT has been working with Chenchu community for 11 years.
• Mobility IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for disability programs, specifically for helping people with disabilities fulfill their potential through mobility devices and support.
• Vicente Ferrer Foundation SpainflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the worldwide Vicente Ferrer Foundation network spanning Spain, Germany, India, and USA. All entities work toward the shared mission of eradicating poverty and suffering in rural India.
• VFF Stiftung GermanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the worldwide Vicente Ferrer Foundation network. German branch supports RDT programs and participates in global fundraising efforts like Mission Oxygen campaign.
• Network for GoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThird-party donation platform that processes online donations for VFF USA's fundraising campaigns.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Corps: Global humanitarian nonprofit operating in difficult environments with programs spanning health, economic development, and agriculture. Comparable to VFF USA in its integrated, community-led rural development model and US-based fundraising.
• Heifer International: Large US-based nonprofit focused on ending hunger and poverty through sustainable agriculture and livestock in rural communities. Comparable to VFF USA's ecology and sustainable livelihoods programs in Anantapur and its integrated rural development model.
• Partners In Health (PIH): Global health nonprofit operating rural hospital networks in low-resource settings. Comparable to VFF USA's rural hospital network (RDT Bathalapalli, Kalyandurg) and TB/HIV care programs serving marginalized populations.
• BRAC USA: US affiliate of BRAC, the world's largest development NGO, known for integrated community programs, women's empowerment via self-help groups, and microfinance. Directly comparable to VFF USA's sangham model and women's empowerment program.
• CARE USA: Major US-based international humanitarian nonprofit with integrated programs across health, education, women's economic empowerment, and rural development. Comparable to VFF USA's multi-sector development approach and individual donor fundraising model.

Emerging players

• Room to Read: US-based nonprofit focused on literacy and gender equality in education across Asia and Africa. Comparable to VFF USA's education-for-transformation program and inclusive/digital education initiatives in rural India.

Direct peers

• Give2Asia: US-registered nonprofit that channels American philanthropy to Asia-based NGOs, including India. Comparable to VFF USA as a US fundraising vehicle supporting Asian development programs, with similar employer matching and donor-advised fund mechanics.
• American India Foundation (AIF): The leading US-based nonprofit exclusively dedicated to India-focused development, supporting education, health, and livelihoods. Direct comparable to VFF USA in geography, fundraising model (US donors to India programs), and integrated program portfolio.

Regional players

• Smile Foundation India: India-based nonprofit operating health, education, and livelihood programs for underprivileged children and families. Comparable to VFF USA's integrated rural development model, though primarily India-domestic rather than US fundraising-focused.
• SEWA (Self-Employed Women's Association): India-based trade union and nonprofit organizing women in the informal economy through self-help groups, microcredit, and livelihood training. Directly comparable to VFF USA's women's sangham model and economic empowerment programs for marginalized women.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vff_usa
• Facebookfacebook.com/vffusa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vffusa
• Instagraminstagram.com/vffusa

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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