named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Oral History Archive
Comprehensive archive documenting the evolving stories and experiences of Indian Americans
South Asian Arts Resiliency Fund
Provided emergency project grants of $1,000 to $2,000 to U.S.-based South Asian arts workers impacted by COVID-19, supporting work in performing arts, film, visual arts, and literature
VICHITRA
Ongoing multidisciplinary project exploring queer South Asian identity through theater, music, and storytelling, commissioned in partnership with Ars Nova, Joe’s Pub, and The Bushwick Starr
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Building youth leadership through the Future Leaders CouncilFounded and supports the Future Leaders Council, a national network with 23 chapters that promotes civic engagement and leadership development among Indian-American youth.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding South Asian arts workers through the South Asian Arts Resiliency Fund (SAARF)Provides project grants of $1,000 to $2,000 to U.S.-based South Asian artists in performing arts, film, visual arts, and literature through the South Asian Arts Resiliency Fund. Distributed over 40 grants during 2020–2021, initially funded with $20,000 and supported by proceeds from merchandise sales.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Hosting public programs on India-related topics in policy, arts, and cultureHosts dialogues, exhibitions, and multidisciplinary programs in New York City that explore India's past and future, including co-presenting performances focused on queer South Asian identity. The organization operates as a cultural institution and think tank, with programming in public policy, music, art, film, and leadership.
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Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
- Maintaining an oral history archive of Indian AmericansOperates a comprehensive oral history archive that documents the lived experiences and stories of Indian Americans, preserving community history and contributing to public understanding of the diaspora.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Producing documentary films on social issues in IndiaProduces independent documentary films exploring social and cultural issues in India, including a Sundance-supported film titled 'Lovesick' about marriage in India's HIV+ community, and has received an Emmy nomination for its work on a PBS children’s series.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$30K
Contributions & grants$30K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$14K
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Salaries & benefits$857
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balance sheet
Total assets$71K
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Net assets$71K
4 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue +12.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 3
- MOHIT ASSOMULL — DIRECTOR
- TEHZEEB HOOSENALLY — DIRECTOR
- VARUN MEHTA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Asia Society Partner — Actively involved with the Asia Society.
- Bodhala Partner — Co-founded by Raj Goyle, indicating a foundational partnership with the organization.
- Foundations Funder — Provides financial support to The India Center Foundation Inc.
- GoFundMe Charity Funder — Platform used to raise donations for the South Asian Arts Resiliency Fund.
- HYFN Partner — Collaborates with India Center Foundation by creating and selling merchandise whose proceeds support the South Asian Arts Resiliency Fund (SAARF).
- India Center of Westchester Partner — Collaborates on programming related to Indian heritage and U.S.-India engagement.
- Joe’s Pub Partner — Co-presents the fourth episode of VICHITRA with The India Center Foundation.
- LAUNCH TOGETHER Partner — Collaborative initiative for launching mission-driven projects related to US-India exchange.
- New York City Children’s Holiday Party, Inc. Partner — Board member of an organization that provides extracurricular activities for children living in New York homeless shelters.
- PBS Partner — Collaborated on a critically acclaimed children's series.
- Patrons Funder — Provides financial support to The India Center Foundation Inc.
- Public Funder — Provides financial support to The India Center Foundation Inc.
- Sundance Partner — Receiving support for the documentary film 'Lovesick'.
- The Bushwick Starr Partner — Collaborates with The India Center Foundation to present the fourth episode of VICHITRA.
- The India Center Foundation, Inc. Partner — Self-referential entity listed as the organization itself
strategies · 4
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.
- Amplifying Emerging Voices through Cultural Platformsmethodology: amplifying_emerging_voicesBy creating dialogues, programs, and exhibitions that center emerging Indian American thinkers, artists, and leaders, the organization increases visibility and influence of underrepresented voices, because amplifying marginalized perspectives strengthens cultural discourse and democratic evolution.
- Collaborative Engagement for US-India Exchangemethodology: collaborative-engagementBy fostering partnerships with corporate, academic, cultural, and individual stakeholders, the organization advances US-India exchange initiatives, because collaborative networks amplify reach, resources, and mutual understanding more effectively than isolated efforts.
- Equity-Centered and Crisis-Responsive Grantmakingmethodology: equity-centered_grantmakingBy deploying emergency grants with an equity lens during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization sustains the livelihoods and creative output of South Asian arts workers, because targeted financial support compensates for systemic inequities and preserves cultural labor during disruption.
- Using Art to Explore Queer South Asian Identity through Vichitramethodology: vichitraBy applying the concept of "vichitra" — embracing multiplicity, strangeness, and diversity — to artistic exploration, the organization fosters deeper understanding of queer South Asian identity, because framing identity through cultural metaphors enables transformative storytelling and inclusion.