Saja Group Inc
- Assets
- $569.1k
- Revenue
- $38.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 12/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 55-0844632
Organization Overview
Saja Group Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (Q20) the organization is classified as: Promotion of International Understanding, 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. Saja Group 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 12/2023, Saja Group Inc generated $38.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $46.1k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.2%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE A NETWORKING AND RESOURCE FORUM FOR JOURNALISTS OF SOUTH ASIAN ORIGIN OR INTERESTED IN SOUTH ASIA OR SOUTH ASIAN DIASPORA AND ACTING AS A RESOURCE TO FACILITATE/PROMOTE ACCURATE AND QUALITY COVERAGE OF SOUTH ASIA AND SOUTH ASIANS IN NORTH AMERICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS - SAJA IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING HIGH-QUALITY JOURNALISM. SAJA SCHOLARSHIPS ASSIST IN HELPING JOURNALISM STUDENTS MEET A PORTION OF THEIR TUITION FEES AND OTHER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH STUDYING AT UNIVERSITIES IN NORTH AMERICA. UNDERGRADUATES AND GRADUATE STUDENTS CONTINUING THEIR STUDIES AT A UNIVERSITY IN THE U.S. OR CANADA CAN APPLY. APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO BE SAJA MEMBERS. ALL APPLICANTS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. APPLICANTS MUST EITHER BE OF SOUTH ASIAN DESCENT (INCLUDES: AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL, PAKISTAN, SRI LANKA, AND PEOPLE OF SOUTH ASIAN ORIGIN FROM THE CARIBBEAN) OR DEMONSTRATE AN INTEREST IN COVERING SOUTH ASIA AND/OR THE DIASPORA. IMMEDIATE RELATIVES OF SAJA BOARD MEMBERS AND JUDGES ARE INELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
GENERAL PROGRAM - SAJA JOURNALISM AWARDS RECOGNIZE AND HONOR EXCELLENCE IN REPORTING UNDER A RANGE OF CATEGORIES. IN 2023, THE AWARD CATEGORIES WERE: (1) THE DANIEL PEARL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING REPORTING ABOUT SOUTH ASIA (ESTABLISHED IN HONOR OF WALL STREET JOURNAL REPORTER DANIEL PEARL, WHO WAS KILLED WHILE REPORTING IN PAKISTAN, THIS AWARD RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING THAT EXHIBITS COURAGE AND EXPOSES IMPORTANT PUBLIC ISSUES.) (2) OUTSTANDING BUSINESS STORY ABOUT SOUTH ASIA, OR THE WORLDWIDE SOUTH ASIAN DIASPORA (3) OUTSTANDING ARTS, CULTURE, AND LIFESTYLE REPORTING ABOUT SOUTH ASIA, OR THE WORLDWIDE SOUTH ASIAN DIASPORA (4) OUTSTANDING BREAKING NEWS REPORTING ABOUT SOUTH ASIA, OR THE WORLDWIDE SOUTH ASIAN DIASPORA (5) OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL REPORTING ON ANY SUBJECT BY A SOUTH ASIAN JOURNALIST PRIMARILY CONDUCTED OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. OR CANADA AND (6) OUTSTANDING STORY ON ANY SUBJECT BY A SOUTH ASIAN STUDENT IN THE U.S. OR CANADA. NOMINATIONS FOR THESE AWARDS ARE COLLECTED DURING THE FALL AND THE WINNERS ARE SELECTED BY A PANEL OF JUDGES ASSEMBLED BY THE BOARD OF SAJA. A SMALL FEE IS CHARGED FOR SUBMISSION OF NOMINATIONS WHICH BROUGHT IN $3,536 DURING 2023.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mythili Sampathkumar President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jennifer Chowdhury Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Priyanka Vora Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
John Laxmi Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Hanaa Tameez Member At Large | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $19,995 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $19,995 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,421 |
| Investment income | $10,613 |
| 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 | $38,029 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $21,000 |
| 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 | $4,962 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,831 |
| Information technology | $190 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $3,879 |
| 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 | $14,267 |
| Total functional expenses | $46,129 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,489 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $47,045 |
| 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 | $510,575 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $569,109 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $89 |
| 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 | $7,180 |
| Total liabilities | $7,269 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $561,840 |
| 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 | $569,109 |