Indo American Center Inc

Organization Overview

Indo American Center Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Indo American Center Inc employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Indo American Center 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 06/2022, Indo American Center Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.8% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE INDO AMERICAN CENTER (IAC) ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF SOUTH-ASIANS IMMIGRANTS AS WELL AS PEOPLE FROM MORE THAN 30 NATIONS THE WORLD OVER. IAC PROVIDES SERVICES THAT FACILITATE THEIR ADJUSTMENT, TEGRATION, AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WIDER SOCIETY, NURTURE THER SENSE OF COMMUNITY, AND FOSTER APPRECIATION FOR THE DIVERSITY OF CULTURE AND HERITAGE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CIVIC AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INDO-AMERICAN CENTER'S CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM INTEGRATES VOTER REGISTRATION, MOBILIZATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND EDUCATION INTO OUR PUBLIC BENEFITS, ADULT LITERACY, CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION, AND SENIORS PROGRAMS. THIS COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH IS DESIGNED TO EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN THE FORM OF VOTING, CENSUS PARTICIPATION, AND ADVOCACY IN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES-REGARDLESS OF THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS. IMMIGRATION AND LEGAL SERVICES- IAC'S IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES CONSULTATION ON FAMILY- BASED U.S. IMMIGRATION QUESTIONS, ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING FOR U.S. CITIZENSHIP, ASSISTANCE WITH COMPLETING SELECT FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRATION APPLICATIONS, DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA) CASES AND SELECT TRANSLATION SERVICES.


ADULT ESL AND LITERACY THE MISSION OF THE ESL/LITERACY PROGRAM IS TO FACILITATE SERVICES IN WHICH QUALITY AND CULTURALLY COMPETENT EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL PEOPLE IN THEIR ADJUSTMENT, INTEGRATION, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND MOBILIZATION THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. CLASSES ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND OFFERED IN FOUR LEVELS OF INSTRUCTION FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED OVER THE COURSE OF TWELVE WEEKS. CLASSES RANGE IN SIZE FROM 10 TO 15 STUDENTS WITH INSTRUCTION PROVIDED BY PAID STAFF OR VOLUNTEERS. THE CURRICULUM IS BASED UPON A MULTI-LEVEL TEXTBOOK SERIES AND ENHANCED WITH FIELD TRIPS TO EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING SITES IN CHICAGO, A CONVERSATIONAL CLUB, WORKSHOPS TO ENHANCE SELF-CARE, AND ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO EQUIP LEARNERS WITH ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS, BUT IN ADDITION TO THIS OTHER AID IS PROVIDED TO STUDENTS SUCH AS MOCK INTERVIEWS FOR CITIZENSHIP EXAMS AND INTERVIEWS, DRIVER'S LICENSE TEST PREPARATION, AND COMPLETING JOB APPLICATIONS. IN ADDITION TO READING, SPEAKING IN ENGLISH IS ALSO MANY OF OUR LEARNERS' MAIN GOAL WHETHER IT IS TO TALK WITH THEIR CHILD'S TEACHER, BECOME A CITIZEN, ATTAIN A JOB OR A HIGHER POSITION IN THEIR JOB, OR TO BECOME AN ACTIVE, INTEGRAL COMMUNITY MEMBER. WE ASSIST OUR LEARNERS' GOALS BY ASSESSING THEM ONCE A MONTH THROUGH STANDARDIZED AND INDIVIDUAL WRITTEN/ORAL ASSESSMENTS, MAINTAINING POSITIVE COMMUNICATION, AND OFFERING LEARNERS HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS. THE IMPACT OF THE PROGRAM RESULTS IN PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. ADULT LEARNERS GAIN A SENSE OF TRUST, STRONG COMMUNITY, INCREASED SELF-CONFIDENCE AND POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH WHILE BEING POSITIVELY FULFILLED. ULTIMATELY, WE SEE THIS PROGRAM AS A FIRST STEP AND CONTINUOUS JOURNEY TO DEVELOPING WELL INFORMED CITIZENS READY TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD BY VOTING AND PARTICIPATING IN CIVIC ACTION. COMMUNITY HAELTH PROGRAM: INDO-AMERICAN CENTER (IAC) USES A COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER (CHW) MODEL TO ENHANCE THE MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASES AND PROVIDE HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME, SOUTH ASIAN IMMIGRANTS TO INCREASE THEIR HEALTH LITERACY AND REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES THROUGH PEER-TO-PEER COMMUNITY OUTREACH/EDUCATION & DIRECT SERVICE. CHWS ADDRESSES THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH IMPACTING CLIENTS SUCH AS SOCIAL INTEGRATION RISK, ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD/HEALTHCARE, INSURANCE NAVIGATION, SAFE HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, STRESS, LIVING IN POVERTY, ENGLISH NOT A PRIMARY LANGUAGE, AND LESS THAN HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION.


SENIOR'S PROGRAM SENIORS THE GOAL OF THE SENIORS' MILAN PROGRAM IS TO HELP SOUTH ASIAN IMMIGRANT SENIORS FULLY ADJUST TO THEIR NEW COMMUNITY WITHIN THE UNITED STATES AND LEAD MORE INDEPENDENT LIVES. THE PROGRAM INCORPORATES EDUCATION, ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN GROUP ACTIVITIES, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING. THE "MILAN," WHICH TRANSLATES AS "GATHERING- OR "GET-TOGETHER," IS AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO ASSIST SENIORS IN OVERCOMING THE SOCIAL ISOLATION THAT THEY OFTEN EXPERIENCE AFTER MOVING TO THE UNITED STATES. EVERY WEEK, SENIORS WATCH MOVIES, PLAY GAMES, PARTICIPATE IN CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, AND ENJOY YOGA AND LIGHT EXERCISE. THE MILAN IS FOLLOWED EACH DAY BY THE GOLDEN DINERS LUNCH, WHICH PROVIDES SENIORS WITH HOT, ETHNIC LUNCHES COOKED ON PREMISES FIVE DAYS A WEEK. DAILY LUNCHES ARE ALSO CRITICAL IN HELPING SENIORS TO BUILD THEIR SOCIAL NETWORKS, DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS AND FOSTER FRIENDSHIPS WHILE DINING.


PUBLIC BENEFIT ASSISTANCE PUBLIC BENEFITS THE PUBLIC BENEFITS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ASSISTS CLIENTS IN APPLYING FOR VARIOUS FORMS OF GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING MEDICAID, SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) BENEFITS, SENIOR RIDE FREE PROGRAM AND MUCH MORE. THE PROGRAM COMBATS THE THREE MOST COMMON BARRIERS CLIENTS FACE IN ENSURING THEIR WELFARE: COMPLICATED PROCEDURES REQUIRED TO RECEIVE PUBLIC BENEFITS; LIMITED ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH; THE PERSISTENCE OF MISINFORMATION RELATED TO PUBLIC BENEFITS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rishi Agrawal
President
$0
Dr Mondira Bhattacharya
Director
$0
Anil D'souza
Director
$0
Mr Ranjit Ganguly
Director
$0
Ashref Hashim
Director
$0
Syed Hussaini
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $764,048
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$705,471
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,469,519
Total Program Service Revenue$15,926
Investment income $1
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $114,440
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,609,136

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Indo American Center Inc has awarded $34,500 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SAAPRI

PURPOSE: CHARITY

$27,500

MANDALA ARTS

PURPOSE: CHARITY

$7,000
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