United Sherpa Association Inc
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $367.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Elmhurst, NY
- Founding
- 11/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 11-3398814
Organization Overview
United Sherpa Association Inc is located in Elmhurst, NY. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2020, United Sherpa Association Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Sherpa Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, United Sherpa Association Inc generated $367.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $328.0k during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO CREATE A COMMON PLATFORM FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF YOUTH, PROMOTION AND PRESERVATION OF SHERPA CULTURE AND BUDDHIST TRADITIONS THROUGH VARIOUS SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROMOTE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SHERPA COMMUNITY AND PRESERVE SHERPA CULTURE AND HERITAGE. TO FOSTER AND ENHANCE THE WELL BEING, UNITY, AND VISIBILITY OF SHERPA AND SHERPA CULTURE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Pasang G Sherpa Speaker | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Ngawang T Sherpa Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Kanchhi Lama Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Lhakpa T Sherpa Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Nima N Sherpa Secretary | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Ser J Sherpa Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $48,851 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $194,863 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $243,714 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $71,957 |
| Investment income | $128 |
| 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 | $367,118 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,150 |
| 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 | $69,993 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,341 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $250 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,567 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $35,770 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $17,293 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,977 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $37,731 |
| Insurance | $7,585 |
| All other expenses | $4,425 |
| Total functional expenses | $327,994 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $156,268 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $41,584 |
| 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 | $2,841 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,790,843 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,170 |
| Total assets | $1,992,706 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,156 |
| 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 | $19,156 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,973,550 |
| 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 | $1,992,706 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that United Sherpa Association Inc has recieved totaling $25,995.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: POVERTY RELIEF | $19,000 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $6,989 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6 |
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