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ALBANY NEW YORK NEPALESE SOCIETY INC
Latham, NY · EIN 474190111 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A23 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · albanynepalese.org
revenue
$0
expenses
$0
net assets
$0
employees
0
volunteers
160
mission · from form 990

Organization was established for the cultural heritage and to connect Nepalese individuals who bear similar interest in the Capital Region of New York.

profile · synthesized from sources

Albany New York Nepalese Society (ANNS) is a cultural organization founded in 2015 to preserve Nepalese heritage and strengthen community ties among Nepalese individuals and families in New York’s Capital Region. The organization fosters cultural pride through festivals, language classes, youth programs, and community service initiatives, while also providing support during emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    we don't have any program service Accomplishment during the tax year 2024.
  2. #2 $0
    we don't have any program service Accomplishment during the tax year 2024.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

ANNS Youth Club
Engages Nepalese youth in cultural and leadership activities, fostering identity, community involvement, and intergenerational connection
Annual Community Picnic
Hosts a yearly gathering that brings together families for recreation, networking, and cultural engagement in a festive, inclusive setting
Community Service Initiatives
Provides support to community members during crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, including a dedicated relief fund and volunteer "Swat team" for delivering essential goods
Cultural Celebrations
Organizes and hosts traditional Nepalese festivals including Dashain, Tihar, Nepali New Year, Teej, and Holi to preserve cultural traditions and strengthen community bonds
Nepali Language Classes
Offers Nepali language instruction for children and youth to help younger generations connect with their heritage and maintain linguistic ties to Nepal
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
    • Organizing cultural festivals and traditional celebrations
      Hosts annual cultural events including Dashain, Tihar, Nepali New Year, Teej, Deusi/Bhailo, and Holi to preserve Nepali heritage and strengthen community bonds among Nepalese families in New York's Capital Region.
    • Representing Nepali culture at public festivals and intercultural events
      Organizes participation of community youth and members in public events such as the Festival of Nations to represent and promote Nepali culture.
  • Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
    • Awarding scholarships to students of Nepalese origin
      Provides scholarships to college and university students of Nepalese origin in the Albany area to support their education.
  • Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
    • Offering traditional and contemporary dance instruction
      Provides dance instruction for children and adults to celebrate Nepali music and culture through traditional and contemporary forms.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Operating youth and family community engagement programs
      Organizes annual picnics, sports activities, networking events, volunteer projects, and community gatherings to foster connections among Nepalese families and individuals in the Capital Region, including complimentary access to the Annual Community Picnic for members.
  • Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
    • Providing emergency relief and essential item support during crises
      Allocated $5,000 to support families affected by COVID-19, including up to $300 in groceries and essential items for member families and $100 for non-member families, through a dedicated COVID-19 Swat team that purchased and delivered supplies to quarantined households.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Running a youth soccer club and promoting sports engagement
      Operates a soccer club that brings together youth and adults through sports, teamwork, and community engagement.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Supporting youth leadership and cultural connection through a youth club
      Supports the formation and activities of the Albany New York Nepalese Society Youth Club to foster cultural connection, leadership development, and community engagement among youth.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Producing community publications to document cultural heritage
      Produces and publishes a digital souvenir publication titled 'Smarika' to document and celebrate ANNS history, community achievements, cultural stories, and memories, with versions available in 31 MB and 512 MB file sizes.
    • Providing Nepali language instruction for children and youth
      Offers in-person and online Nepali language classes for children and youth, including summer programs and beginner to intermediate levels, focusing on speaking, reading, and writing skills for ages 4 and above.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0—
Program service revenue$0—
Investment income$0—
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$0
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Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$0
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7 years on record · 2018–2024
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • ANNS Board of Directors Partner — Responsible for approving new programs and removal of existing activities.
  • Achyut Lamichhane Government — ANNS treasurer responsible for managing donations to support pandemic response.
  • Albany New York Nepalese Society Youth Club Partner — Youth-led group supported by ANNS to deepen cultural connection and provide leadership opportunities.
  • Dr. Ashok Sedhai Partner — Former board leader of ANNS who contributed to the society's growth.
  • Dr. Ashok Sedhain Partner — Founding leader whose leadership contributed to the establishment and early growth of ANNS.
  • Dr. Gayatri Prasad Gautam Partner — Program Coordinator and Director of Education for the Nepali Language, Arts, and Culture Class
  • Dr. Krishna P. Devkota Partner — Former board leader of ANNS who contributed to the society's growth.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community Resilience Through Mutual Support
    methodology: community_resilience
    By organizing collective response efforts during crises, the organization enhances community resilience, because structured mutual aid strengthens trust and ensures continuity of care when formal systems are inaccessible.
  • Cultural Preservation as Community Building
    methodology: cultural_preservation
    By promoting and preserving Nepalese cultural traditions through intergenerational programming, the organization strengthens community ties and fosters resilience, because shared cultural identity creates lasting cohesion and mutual support.