Zoroastrian Return To Roots Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Zoroastrian Return To Roots 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
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: CULTURAL IMMERSION TRIPS: ORGANIZED MULTIPLE CULTURAL IMMERSION TRIPS TO INDIA AND IRAN, PROVIDING PARTICIPANTS WITH FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCES OF ZOROASTRIAN HISTORICAL SITES, TEMPLES, AND TRADITIONAL PRACTICES. THESE TRIPS FACILITATED A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF ZOROASTRIAN HERITAGE AMONG THE YOUTH. EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS: CONDUCTED A SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS ON ZOROASTRIAN HISTORY, THEOLOGY, AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES. THESE EVENTS FEATURED RENOWNED SCHOLARS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, OFFERING PARTICIPANTS VALUABLE INSIGHTS AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THEIR FAITH AND CULTURE. COMMUNITY BUILDING INITIATIVES: FACILITATED COMMUNITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTERED STRONG CONNECTIONS AMONG PARTICIPANTS. THESE INITIATIVES INCLUDED GROUP DISCUSSIONS, CULTURAL PERFORMANCES, AND COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS, HELPING TO CREATE A SUPPORTIVE AND ENGAGED NETWORK OF YOUNG ZOROASTRIANS. MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: ESTABLISHED A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM PAIRING YOUNG ZOROASTRIANS WITH EXPERIENCED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED GUIDANCE, SUPPORT, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH, ENCOURAGING PARTICIPANTS TO TAKE ACTIVE ROLES IN THEIR LOCAL ZOROASTRIAN COMMUNITIES. PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF ZOROASTRIAN TRADITIONS: LAUNCHED PROJECTS AIMED AT PRESERVING AND PROMOTING ZOROASTRIAN TRADITIONS, SUCH AS DOCUMENTING ORAL HISTORIES, CREATING DIGITAL ARCHIVES OF CULTURAL ARTIFACTS, AND PRODUCING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. THESE EFFORTS ENSURED THAT ZOROASTRIAN HERITAGE IS ACCESSIBLE TO FUTURE GENERATIONS. INTERFAITH AND CROSS-CULTURAL DIALOGUE: ENGAGED IN INTERFAITH AND CROSS-CULTURAL DIALOGUE BY PARTICIPATING IN AND HOSTING EVENTS THAT PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION BETWEEN ZOROASTRIANS AND OTHER RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL COMMUNITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES HELPED RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT ZOROASTRIANISM AND FOSTERED MUTUAL RESPECT AND COLLABORATION. VOLUNTEER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: ENCOURAGED VOLUNTEERISM AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT BY INVOLVING PARTICIPANTS IN PLANNING AND ORGANIZING PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. THIS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE EQUIPPED YOUNG ZOROASTRIANS WITH ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND INSPIRED THEM TO TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Aban Rustomji Secretary | 3 | $0 | |
Aban Marker-Kabraji Chair Of The Board | 5 | $0 | |
Rosheen Kabraji Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Arzan Sam Wadia Program Director | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $130,170 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | -$85,187 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $44,983 |
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 | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Total expenses | $0 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $44,983 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $44,983 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $44,983 |