Kala Seva Arts & Cultural Society Inc is located in Buffalo, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kala Seva Arts & Cultural Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
KALA SEVA IS THE ONLY INDIAN ORGANIZATION IN BUFFALO NY THAT IS BRINGING PEOPLE TOGATHER FROM NOT ONLY INDIAN ORGANIZATION, BUT FROM ALL THE SISTER ORGANIZATIONS. WE HAD 2 EVENTS IN 2023. SOLAR NEW YEAR AND WINTER FEST. SOLAR NEW YEAR FOR THE FIRST TIME IN BUFFALO NY WE LEARNT AND UNDERSTOOD THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FESTIVAL. HAD GUEST ARTIST, AND ELECTED OFFICIALS AS CHIEF GUESTS. HAD COMMUNITIES PARTICEPATION FROM HISPANIC, AFRICAN AMERICAN, PACIFIC ISLANDER , SRILANKAN, BANGALDESH AND OTHER COMMUNITIES AS WELL. DURING OUR WINTER FEST WE RESCURRECTED AGE OLD FOLK ART FORM OF STORY TELLING CALLED VILLU PAATTU FROM INDIAN ORIGIN. WE GOT INTO GUINESS BOOK OF RECORDS FOR THIS EFFORT IN ENGLISH SO THAT ALL CAN UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE. WE HAD ABOUT 750 PEOPLE GATHERED FOR BOTH THE EVENTS TOGATHER. THIS INCLUDES, TEENAGERS, KIDS, YOUNG ADULTS AND SENIORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bharathy Ravichandran President / Director | 1 | $0 | |
Ravichandran Rajagopalan Chair Person / Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Manimaran Vk General Sec/director | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $8,496 |
Total Revenue | $13,496 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $2,503 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $4,332 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $2,544 |
Other expenses | $2,805 |
Total expenses | $12,184 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $1,312 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,312 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $1,312 |