World Kashmir Awareness, operating under the name World Kashmir Awareness Forum, is located in Akron, OH. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (Q70) the organization is classified as: International Human Rights, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Kashmir Awareness Forum 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 12/2021, World Kashmir Awareness Forum generated $232.1k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $137.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.6% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WORLD KASHMIR AWARENESS FORUM ENVISION A DOMECRATIC JAMMU AND KASHMIR THAT EXCERCISES ITS RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION WITH ALL ITS CITIZENS LIVING IN PEACE, DIGNITY, AND SECURITY WITH EQUAL RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IM COLLABORATION WITH OTHER US BASED KASHMIRI DIASPORA ORGANIZATIONS, WKA ENGAGES IN ADVOCACY EFFORTS WITH MAJOR ORGANIZATIONS. OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND CONFRONT THE HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES PERPETRATED IN KASHMIR AND SUPPORT THE REGIONS RIGHT TO PEACE AND SELF-DETERMINATION. BRUTALITY BY OCCUPYING FORCES, THE MODI GOVERNMENT HAS SHOWWN A WILLINGNESS TO LOOK THE OTHER WAY WHEN IT COMES TO VIOLENCE INFLICTED BY STATE AND POICE FORCES. SECURITY FORCES IN KASHMIR HAVE USED BRUTAL AND IOLENT TACTIVS WHEN ENOUNTERING PEACEFUL PROTESTERS, DETAINING THEM WITHOUT CHARGES AND DUE PROCESS. COMMUNICATION BLOCKADE - FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT AND FREEDOM TO COMMUNICATE HAS BEEN ALL BUT ELIMINATED IN KASHMIR. IN 2019 INDIAN SECURITY FORCES PLACED THE REGION ON LOCKDOWN. THEY HAVE PLACED CHECKPOINTS EVERYWHERE, PLACED DOWN COILS OF WIRE TO RESTRCT THE MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES. THE GOVERNMENT HAS VIOLATED THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION BY REVOKING ARTICLE 370 WHICH GRANTED AUTONOMY OF SEMI-AUTONOMY TO KASHMIR. THE GOVERNMENT HAS ALSO ELIMINATED THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA, SEVERLY CURTAILED THE USE OF THE INTERNET
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dr Syed G Fai Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $20,000 |
Dr Khaled J Qazi MD Macp Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Dr Ghulam Mir President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Dr Mohammad Akram Dar Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Dr Abdul Rauf Mir Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Dr Imtiaz A Khan PHD Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $232,074 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $232,074 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $232,074 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $10,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,806 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,707 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $315 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,815 |
Office expenses | $8,973 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $445 |
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 | $9,500 |
Total functional expenses | $136,959 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $231,027 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $231,027 |
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 | $638 |
Total liabilities | $638 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $230,389 |
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 | $231,027 |
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