The Mountain Fund

Mission

The mission of The Mountain Fund is to eliminate poverty, its causes and symptoms, in developing mountain communities around the world.

Programs

Some of our "Small Projects with Big Results": Microfinance in Cusco, Peru; Open and run a health clinic in the rural village of Thulo Syabru, Nepal; Restore a monastery in that same area; Reuse/Recycle program for outdoor gear; Medical treks into remote areas of the Rasuwa district in Nepal.

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Build an Education Training Centre in Rural Nepal

Equip Mobile Medical Clinics in rural Nepal & Peru

Solar Powered Computer and Community Classroom

Personnel Overview

Anish Neupane - Director
Neupane has extensive experience in NGO capacity building, facilitation and educational training. He manages the day to day operations at Nabin School including curriculum development, financial and organizational planning and is familiar with collaborating with students, parents and teachers on various school improvement projects.

Personnel Statistics

Scott MacLennan,
Executive Director
Founded in 2005
Employees: 1
Volunteers: 14

Financial Statistics

Budget (2006): $ 105,000
Budget (2005): $ 70,000
Maximum Budget: $ 1,000,000
Overhead: 9 %
Other funding sources: Individual donors (60%); corporate support, primarily from within the outdoor industry (19%); Trek 4 Good program (15%); Board member contributions (7%); and partner organization annual fees (1%).
Religious Affiliation: n/a