Kannada Koota New York Inc
- Assets
- $343.6k
- Revenue
- $355.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Garden City Park, NY
- Founding
- 09/1977
- Data as of
- 04/2023
- EIN
- 11-2412220
Organization Overview
Kannada Koota New York Inc is located in Garden City Park, NY. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (A26) the organization is classified as: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies, 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. Kannada Koota New York 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF A KANNADA KOOTA NEW YORK INC IS TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE THE CULTURAL, LINGUISTIC, AND SOCIAL HERITAGE OF PEOPLE FROM KARNATAKA, INDIA. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AMONG KANNADIGAS, ORGANIZE CULTURAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT CHARITABLE INITIATIVES FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN APRIL 2023, KANNADA KOOTA NEW YORK INC CONDUCTED ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY (SUVARNA MAHOTSAVA) CELEBRATIONS IN ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NEW YORK. IT WAS A TWO-DAY EVENT ATTENDED BY MORE THAN 700 PEOPLE. THE KANNADA KOOTA NEW YORK INC'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY REPRESENTED A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY. IT SIGNIFIED FIVE DECADES OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE KANNADA-SPEAKING COMMUNITY, FOSTERING CULTURAL PRESERVATION AND UNITY. THIS CELEBRATION INCLUDED CULTURAL PERFORMANCES, AND ACTIVITIES THAT HIGHLIGHTED THE RICH HERITAGE OF KARNATAKA, INDIA. IT WAS AN OCCASION FOR MEMBERS TO REFLECT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S GROWTH AND IMPACT OVER THE YEARS, HONOR ITS FOUNDERS AND PIONEERS, AND RECOMMIT TO ITS MISSION OF PROMOTING KANNADA CULTURE. THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY WAS A TESTAMENT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDURING LEGACY AND ITS CONTINUED DEDICATION TO SERVING THE COMMUNITY.
KANNADA KOOTA NEW YORK HOSTED UGADI, GANESH FESTIVAL, KANNADA RAJYOTSAVA, PICNIC, INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE, AND VARIOUS OTHER ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN TRADITIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ajith Bhaskar President | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Badari Ambatti Vice President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Uma Sharath Secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Raghavendra Shankar Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Yesodha Shankar Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Thriveni Gowda Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,050 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $242,346 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $243,396 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $108,864 |
| Investment income | $56 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $355,172 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $800 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,337 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,868 |
| Travel | $16,518 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $288 |
| Total functional expenses | $162,757 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,225 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $341,415 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $343,640 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $343,640 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $343,640 |