named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Diwali Festival
Celebration of the Hindu festival of lights with cultural performances and family activities
Navratri Celebration
Annual nine-night festival featuring traditional Gujarati dance (garba), music, and community gathering, held in October
Senior Citizen Field Trip
Organized outings for elderly members of the Gujarati community to foster social engagement and cultural connection
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Administer financial and membership records and digital platformsMaintains organizational records including financial documentation for events, manages a member database, and updates the organization’s website and social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to support communication and outreach.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Host forums, general meetings, and commemorative eventsOrganizes and hosts forums such as Women's Forum events, annual general meetings, and milestone celebrations including a Silver Jubilee Gala marking 25 years of the organization. These events support community engagement and organizational governance.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Manage event logistics and operationsHandles end-to-end event execution including venue procurement and contracting, setup and decoration, audio-visual arrangements, food and supply management, and performance coordination for cultural and community events.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organize and host cultural events for the Indian-American communityPlans and executes cultural celebrations including Diwali and Navratri events, as well as annual picnics and holiday parties, primarily serving the Indian-American community in Suffolk and Nassau counties. Events are held annually, with multiple Navratri and Diwali celebrations documented between 2024 and 2025.
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financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$2K
Contributions & grants$1508%
Program service revenue$1K69%
Investment income$45123%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$89K
Cash$88K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$89K
Liquid reserves282.8 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to connect with members and share event content.
- Gift of Life USA Partner — Flora Parekh is Founder & President, indicating a leadership and operational connection between LIGCS and Gift of Life USA.
- Rotary Club of The Ronkonkomas Partner — Flora Parekh serves as President, indicating an organizational leadership link between LIGCS and the Rotary Club.
- Smart Solutions And Events Partner — Partner organization providing event support and powered services for the Long Island Gujarati Cultural Society.
- Smart Solutions And Events Partner — Powered the Annual Picnic 2025 event website and media hosting.
- Smart Solutions And Events Partner — Provided technical or event support for the Long Island Gujarati Cultural Society's Navratri event.
- Smart Solutions And Events Partner — Provides technical or event support for the Long Island Gujarati Cultural Society's activities.
- Smart Solutions And Events Partner — Technical and event support partner for the Long Island Gujarati Cultural Society.
- Smart Solutions And Events Partner — Technology and event support partner for LIGCS.
- Smart Solutions And Events Partner — Technology and event support partner for the Long Island Gujarati Cultural Society
- Smart Solutions And Events Partner — Technology and event support partner for the Long Island Gujarati Cultural Society.
- Smart Solutions And Events Partner — Technology or event services partner responsible for powering and supporting the organization's digital infrastructure.
- Smart Solutions And Events Partner — Technology or event support partner for the Long Island Gujarati Cultural Society
- Smart Solutions and Events Partner — Flora Parekh's company specializes in web design and digital marketing, and is credited with powering LIGCS's website, indicating a service and technical partnership.
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 Volunteer Engagement as Social Cohesionmethodology: community_volunteer_engagementBy engaging community members in volunteerism, we strengthen community ties and support the organization’s mission, because active participation fosters shared ownership and collective responsibility.
- Cultural Preservation Through Community Engagementmethodology: cultural_preservation_through_community_engagementBy organizing cultural events and community forums, we preserve and promote Gujarati traditions, because shared experiences strengthen intergenerational ties and reinforce cultural identity within the diaspora.