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NUSTIAN
SURPRISE, AZ · EIN 823974314 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE B99 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · nustianusa.org
revenue
$328K
expenses
$286K
net assets
$144K
employees
0
volunteers
54
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

Educational Grants and Scholarships for NUST undergraduate students in Pakistan and graduate students studying in the USA. NUST = National University of Sciences and Technology Pakistan

profile · synthesized from sources

NUSTIAN is a US-based nonprofit organization that connects alumni of the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) in Pakistan. It focuses on strengthening the alumni community in the US, providing mentorship and networking opportunities, and supporting NUST students through scholarships and endowments. The organization operates across 30 states in the United States.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $98K
    SIXTY EIGHT (68) restricted needs-based grants were also awarded to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students at NUST.
  2. #2 $100K
    Due to extraordinary circumstances in 2022, NUSTIAN USA provided urgently needed financial support for flood relief efforts. NUST s ???Adopt a Village??? initiative expanded the scope of emergency response to flood affectees long-term rehabilitation across Pakistan. NUST teams engaged with the local governments and communities to restore physical infrastructure and revive the livelihood of the residents. With the funds provided by NUSTIAN four (4) villages were adopted to rebuild 78 homes as well as contribute financial support to approximately 3200 families.
named programs · 11 · from sources

what they call their work

Chat Groups
Interest-based groups for Travel, Literary discussions, and Café NUSTIAN.
Entrepreneurial Networks
Connects NUST Entrepreneurs in the US and Canada.
Hardship Assistance Fund
Provides support to alumni in the U.S. facing hardship.
Investment Groups
Interest-based groups for discussions on Stocks, Real Estate, and Crypto.
Mentorship Programs
Provides coaching for NUST students and supports alumni in the U.S.
NUSTIAN Girls
An exclusive WhatsApp group for NUST alumnae.
Networking Opportunities
Facilitates connections among NUST alumni in the U.S.
Regional WhatsApp Groups
Connects alumni in specific geographic regions (e.g., NorthEast-NUSTIAN, Pacific NW-NUSTIAN, SouthEast-NUSTIAN, SouthWest-NUSTIAN, MidWest-NUSTIAN, Silicon Valley-NUSTIAN, SoCal-NUSTIAN).
Scholarship Initiatives
Supports current NUST students through scholarships and new endowment seats.
Technology Forums
Interest-based groups focusing on areas like AI, Cybersecurity, Semiconductor, and Quantum Computing.
Turkish Airlines Discount
Provides NUSTIAN USA members and their immediate family with discounted air travel and free baggage allowance on Turkish Airlines.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Alumni Digital Engagement Platforms 8 activities
    • Alumni community building and networking
      Connects NUST alumni and students across the United States to foster collaboration, support, and growth, maintaining over 1,300 members across 30 states and operating regional and interest-based communication groups including WhatsApp forums and networks focused on technology, entrepreneurship, and investment.
    • Alumni community building and networking
      Connects NUST alumni and students to foster collaboration, support, and growth within a global network, including regional WhatsApp groups, interest-based forums, and an online registration system for new members.
    • Alumni community building and networking
      Connects NUST alumni and students across the United States through regional WhatsApp groups, interest-based forums (e.g., technology, entrepreneurship, investment), and exclusive groups for alumnae to foster collaboration and support.
    • Facilitating Alumni and Student Networking
      NUSTIAN connects NUST alumni and students to foster collaboration, support, and growth within the global community, including through regional WhatsApp groups and interest-based forums.
    • Facilitating Alumni and Student Networking
      NUSTIAN connects NUST alumni and students to foster collaboration, support, and growth within the global community, including through regional WhatsApp groups and interest-based forums.
    • Maintaining an Online Membership System
      NUSTIAN operates an online registration system for new members, serving a community of over 1,300 NUST alumni across the United States.
    • Managing Membership and Community Growth
      NUSTIAN unites over 1,300 NUST alumni across the United States, maintains an online registration system for new members, and has expanded its presence to 30 states by 2020.
    • Student and Alumni Community Building
      Connects NUST alumni and students to foster collaboration, support, and growth within a global community, uniting over 1,300 NUST alumni across the United States and maintaining an online registration system for new members. This includes operating regional WhatsApp groups and interest-based groups such as mentorship forums, technology forums, investment groups, chat groups, and entrepreneurial networks.
  • Bylaws and Governance Documentation 3 activities
    • Organizational development and governance
      Strengthened organizational capacity through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in 2019 and the establishment of formal governance structures, including the first elections in December 2020 and the inauguration of a Board of Directors and Executive Council in July 2021.
    • Organizational governance and leadership development
      Conducted its first elections in December 2020, establishing a Board of Directors and Executive Council that began operations on July 4, 2021, to guide the organization’s growth and structure.
    • Organizational governance and leadership development
      Strengthened internal capacity through the establishment of formal governance structures, including the conduct of first elections in December 2020 and the inauguration of a Board of Directors and Executive Council on July 4, 2021.
  • Uncategorized 19 activities
    • Admissions and Scholarship Application Support
      Provides resources such as webinars, FAQs, and blogs with first-hand information to support NUST admissions and scholarship applications.
    • Member Travel Discounts
      Provides a discount code (NUSTIAN2026) for Turkish Airlines flights to its members for 2026.
    • Member benefits and partnerships
      Provides tangible benefits to members, including a discount code (NUSTIAN2026) for Turkish Airlines flights in 2026.
    • Member engagement and benefits provision
      Supports alumni engagement by maintaining an online registration system and providing member benefits such as a Turkish Airlines discount code (NUSTIAN2026) for flights in 2026.
    • Member services and benefits
      Provides tangible benefits to members, including a Turkish Airlines discount code (NUSTIAN2026) for flights in 2026 and an online registration system for new members.
    • Offering Virtual Mentorship
      NUSTIAN provides virtual mentorship to students receiving financial support, guiding them through their undergraduate education and the initial phase of their professional lives.
    • Offering Virtual Mentorship Programs
      NUSTIAN provides virtual mentorship to students receiving financial support, guiding them through four years of undergraduate education and the first year of their professional lives.
    • Providing Admissions and Scholarship Application Support
      NUSTIAN provides resources such as webinars, FAQs, and blogs with first-hand information to assist prospective students with their admissions and scholarship applications to NUST.
    • Providing Admissions and Scholarship Application Support
      NUSTIAN provides resources such as webinars, FAQs, and blogs to offer first-hand information and support for NUST admissions and scholarship applications.
    • Providing Member Discounts
      NUSTIAN offers a discount code for Turkish Airlines flights to its members for 2026.
    • Providing Travel Discounts to Members
      NUSTIAN offers a discount code (NUSTIAN2026) for Turkish Airlines flights to its members for 2026.
    • Provision of admissions and scholarship application support
      Provides webinars, FAQs, and blogs with first-hand information to assist students in navigating NUST admissions and scholarship applications.
    • Provision of application support resources
      Provides webinars, FAQs, and blogs with first-hand information to support NUST students in admissions and scholarship applications.
    • Student support and outreach
      Has supported over 350 students through various programs, including mentorship and application guidance.
    • Student support and outreach
      Has supported over 350 students through mentorship, admissions guidance, and financial aid programs.
    • Student support outreach
      Has helped over 350 students through its various support programs, including mentorship and application guidance.
    • Virtual Mentorship Program
      Provides virtual mentorship to students receiving financial support, guiding them through four years of undergraduate education and the first year of their professional lives, having helped over 350 students.
    • Virtual mentorship program for scholarship recipients
      Offers virtual mentorship to students receiving financial support, guiding them through four years of undergraduate education and the first year of their professional lives.
    • Virtual mentorship program for scholarship recipients
      Offers virtual mentorship to students receiving financial support, guiding them throughout their four years of undergraduate education and into the first year of their professional careers.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$328K
Contributions & grants$328K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$286K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$267K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$144K
Cash$144K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$144K
Liquid reserves6.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -41.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 8
  • AHSAN REHMAN — DIRECTOR
  • ALI IMRAN — TREASURER AND DIRECTOR
  • MARIA RIAZ — DIRECTOR
  • RAHEEL BODLA — DIRECTOR
  • RASHED ZAFAR BHATTI — DIRECTOR
  • SHIRAZ BASHIR — PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR
  • SOHAIB HAIDER — DIRECTOR
  • TEHMOOR DAR — SECY GENERAL AND DIRECTOR
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Microsoft Partner — NustianUSA has an affiliation with Microsoft, providing members with access to exclusive tools, resources, and benefits.
  • NUST Partner — Provides support for current students through scholarships and endowments.
  • NUST United States Technology, Industry & Academic Network Partner — The full name of the organization, indicating its focus on technology, industry, and academic networking.
  • National University of Science and Technology Pakistan (NUST) Partner — Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on raising NUST's international profile and strengthening NUSTIAN's role.
  • Taptap Send Partner — Collaborates to offer exclusive international money transfer deals to NUSTIAN members, including zero fees and a $25 bonus on first transfers.
  • Tri City Travel Partner — Handles air travel requests and bookings for NUSTIAN USA members to avail discounts.
  • Turkish Airlines Partner — Provides air travel discounts to NUSTIAN USA members.
  • University Advancement Office (UAO) Partner — Works closely with to ensure donations are used effectively and in alignment with shared mission.