Samskrita Bharati

Organization Overview

Samskrita Bharati is located in Santa Clara, CA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, 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. Samskrita Bharati 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, Samskrita Bharati generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $847.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.7% 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROMOTE SAMSKRITAM AS AN EVERYDAY LANGUAGE AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO ITS RICH AND DIVERSE REPOSITORY OF KNOWLEDGE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SAFL IS A THREE-YEAR ONLINE DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR 8 - 12 GRADE STUDENTS WHO WISH TO LEARN SAMSKRITAM (AKA SANSKRIT). THE SAFL PROGRAM HAS BEEN ACCREDITED AS A SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAM BY THE ACCREDITING COMMISSION FOR SCHOOLS WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES (ACS WASC - HTTP://WWW.ACSWASC.ORG), ONE OF THE ACCREDITING AGENCIES IN THE UNITED STATES. SAFL COURSES HAVE ALSO BEEN APPROVED BY NCAA FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. NO. OF STUDENTS - 486; BOYS - 251; GIRLS - 235 100 LEVEL - 187; 200 LEVEL - 161; 300 LEVEL - 138; NO. OF TEACHERS - 42 TEACHING 33 CLASSES NO. OF ADMISSION COUNSELLORS - 5, GRADERS - 12 ADMIN STAFF - 2


SAMBHASHANAM TO SASTRAM IS A TWO-YEAR CERTIFICATE COURSE OFFERED IN CONJUNCTION WITH KKSU (KAVIKULAGURU KALIDASA SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY). THIS COURSE OFFERS A STRUCTURED LEARNING OPPORTUNITY TO STUDENTS. THERE ARE FOUR LEVELS (SAMBHASHANAM, BHASHA, PRAGATA-BHASHA, SASTRAM). AT THE END OF EACH LEVEL STUDENTS WILL TAKE A TEST, WRITTEN AS WELL AS ORAL AND ADVANCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL. THIS COURSE OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION TO VARIOUS TOPICS. THE COURSE CULMINATES WITH A HIGH-LEVEL INTRODUCTION TO ONE OF THE SASTRAS. STUDENTS WILL THEN BE READY TO TAKE UP ADVANCED STUDIES OF THEIR FAVORITE TOPICS. KOVIDA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM - THE FOUNDATION FOR THE ADULT TRACK IS THROUGH FOUR LEVELS OF COURSES THAT ARE DESIGNED USING ENGLISH AS A MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION IN THE EARLY STAGES. THESE FOUR LEVELS COULD LEAD TO CERTIFICATIONS. WHILE THE MATERIAL IS PREPARED AS A SELF-STUDY COURSE, MANY OPT FOR OUR TUTORIAL CLASSES, WHERE A STRUCTURED CLASSROOM SETTING IS PROVIDED. SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS (SELF-STUDY OR THROUGH TUTORIAL CLASSES) WOULD GAIN ENOUGH KNOWLEDGE TO CONTINUE ON TO ADVANCED CLASSES OFFERD BY VARIOUS OTHER INSTITUTIONS. THE FOUR LEVELS ARE: PRAVESAH, PARICAYAH,SIKSA, KOVIDAH THESE LEVELS ARE DESIGNED TO MAKE A GRADUAL PROGRESSION FROM BASIC LANGUAGE SKILLS TO BECOMING A FLUENT SPEAKER. SUPERVISED EXAMINATIONS ARE ALSO CONDUCTED FOR EACH LEVEL, TWICE A YEAR AND STUDENTS CAN RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY WHEN THEY PASS THE EXAM.


SAMSKRITA-KENDRAM IS A UNIQUE SBUSA INITIATIVE TO ENGAGE FAMILIES ACROSS ASIAN INDIAN COMMUNITIES IN THE US WHERE BOTH CHILDREN AND PARENTS LEARN SPOKEN SAMSKRIT. CURRENTLY 43 SAMSKRITA-KENDRAMS ARE RUN BY OVER 300 VOLUNTEERS IN THE US. SAMSKRIT CLASSES HELD WEEKLY FOR CHILDREN (KINDERGARTEN TO 7TH GRADE) THEIR PARENTS THROUGH THIS UNIQUE INITIATIVE WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR VOLUNTEERS. OVER 2500 CHILDREN AND 2000 ADULTS LEARN SAMSKRIT AS A SPOKEN LANGUAGE IN SAMSKRITA-KENDRAMS


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rajesh
Rachabattuni
$0
Natesa
Janakiraman
$0
Srinivasa
Chetlur
$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$659,723
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$659,723
Total Program Service Revenue$1,135,833
Investment income $1,717
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 $1,797,273

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Samskrita Bharati has recieved totaling $95,434.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$57,981
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$26,034
Deshpande Fam Foundation

Stoneham, MA

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,069
Swatantra And Srinivas Mittafoundation Inc

Rexford, NY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT ORGANIZATION MISSION

$300
Verizon Foundation

Basking Ridge, NJ

PURPOSE: MIP PAYOUT FOR 10/06/21

$50
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