North American South Asian Bar Association Inc
- Assets
- $826.7k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Encino, CA
- Founding
- 01/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 82-0561264
Organization Overview
North American South Asian Bar Association Inc, operating under the name Saba North America, is located in Encino, CA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Saba North America is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Saba North America generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.7% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT, GUIDE MENTOR, AND FOSTER THE SOUTH ASIAN BAR ASSOCIATIONS IN THE USA AND CANADA; TO SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR SUCH BAR ASSOCIATIONS; AND TO PROVIDE LOCAL BAR ASSOCIAITONS WITH A PLATFORM TO COMMUNICATE AND SHARE THEIR BEST PRACTICES WITH OTHER BAR ASSOCIATION CHAPTERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE: FOR NEARLY TWO DECADES, THE SABA NORTH AMERICA CONFERENCE HAS BEEN THE PREMIER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING EVENT FOR SOUTH ASIAN LAWYERS IN NORTH AMERICA. BRINGING TOGETHER ATTENDEES FROM ACROSS NORTH AMERICA, EACH CONFERENCE INCLUDES DAYS OF ACTIVITIES RANGING FROM PROFESSIONAL AND NETWORKING DEVELOPMENT, CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT AND CELEBRATION, TO SUBSTANTIVE LEGAL PROGRAMMING. OUR CONFERENCE PRESENTS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO RAISE A MEMBERS PROFILE WITHIN THE SOUTH ASIAN BAR, A GROUP THAT INCLUDES CORPORATE COUNSEL, LAW FIRM PARTNERS AND ASSOCIATES, FEDERAL, STATE, PROVINCIAL, AND APPELLATE JUDGES, LAW PROFESSORS, GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC INTEREST ATTORNEYS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND LAW STUDENTS FROM ACROSS NORTH AMERICA AND BEYOND.
ALL OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING SABA LEADRERSHIP INSTITUTE, SABA CARES, AND THE LOBBY DAY
CORPORATE COUNCIL RETREAT: THE CORPORATE COUNSEL RETREAT BRINGS TOGETHER A SMALL GROUP OF MID TO SENIOR LEVEL IN HOUSE COUNSEL FOR A WEEKEND FOCUSED ON IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NETWORKING, MENTORING, AND TEAM BUILDING. EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ARE PRESENTED BY RETREAT FACULTY SELECTED FROM INFLUENTIAL INDUSTRY LEADERS AND PROMINENT SPONSOR REPRESENTATIVES WHO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE THEIR EXPERIENCE AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP.
LOBBY WEEK: SINCE 2017, SABA HAS CONDUCTED A LOBBY WEEK THAT BRINGS SABA ATTORNEYS TO WASHINGTON, D.C., WHETHER VIRTUALLY OR IN-PERSON, TO MEET WITH CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS AND DISCUSS PRESSING ISSUES TO SABA MEMBERS AND OUR COMMUNITY. LOBBY WEEK ALLOWS SABA TO AMPLIFY ITS VOICE ON BEHALF OF THE COMMUNITY, AND TO DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH POLITICAL LEADERS AND STAFF. PRIOR TO LOBBY WEEK, REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS ATTEND TRAINING SESSIONS TO GAIN A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING THE SOUTH ASIAN COMMUNITY AND HOW TO COMMUNICATE THEM EFFECTIVELY TO CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES. DURING LOBBY WEEK, SABA MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN LIVE AND VIRTUAL ADVOCACY MEETINGS WITH CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES IN WASHINGTON D.C. DURING THE SPRING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mona Shah Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $154,446 |
Charan Brahma President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Keerthi Sugurmaran President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Rahul Ranadive Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Vani Vedam Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Aaron Bains VP Annual Conference | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $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 | $21,480 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,480 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,195,808 |
| Investment income | $48 |
| 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 | $1,220,296 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $195,074 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,478 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $154,446 |
| 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 | $8,906 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $273,961 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $9,775 |
| Information technology | $430 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $124,978 |
| Travel | $259,827 |
| 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 | $665 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,194,562 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $379,428 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $347,800 |
| 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 | $99,423 |
| 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 | $826,651 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $280 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $304,500 |
| 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 | $304,780 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $521,871 |
| 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 | $826,651 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, North American South Asian Bar Association Inc has awarded $194,375 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SOUTH ASIAN BAR ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION PURPOSE: ASSIST WITH A RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AND ANNUAL GRANT. | $92,965 |
SOUTH ASIAN BAR ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PURPOSE: ANNUAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP GRANT. | $52,538 |
SOUTH ASIAN BAR ASSOCIATION OF GREATER BOSTON PURPOSE: ANNUAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP GRANT. | $48,872 |