irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $415KICHRA_ International Civil and Human Rights Advocacy-
- #2 $334KCEED- Community Empowerment and Education- Provides services for Education- Covid _ Medical Services
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
CEED – Community Empowerment and Education
Educational program offering services related to community empowerment, including Covid response and medical support
Health Insurance Navigator Program
Free assistance program helping community members in Queens, NY enroll in affordable health insurance through the New York State of Health marketplace
ICHRA – International Civil and Human Rights Advocacy
Advocacy initiative advancing economic, social, and spiritual empowerment of minorities and marginalized groups through civil rights enforcement and policy initiatives
Right to Vote – Elections Initiative
Nonpartisan civic engagement program providing state-specific voter registration, mail-in ballot guidance, and election information to ensure ballot access and participation
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
- Food distribution for food-insecure populationsOrganizes monthly food distribution drives in New York and Canada, distributing warm, freshly prepared meals to individuals experiencing homelessness, low-income families, elderly community members, and others facing food insecurity.
- Humanitarian relief and disaster responseConducts emergency relief and rebuilding efforts for communities affected by disasters, including floods in Punjab and farmer protests in India, providing Langar (meals and water), urgent medical care, ambulatory support, medications, PPE, and volunteer medical teams.
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Community-Based Pandemic Testing and Vaccination 1 activity
- COVID-19 vaccination support and documentation guidanceProvides guidance on acceptable forms of eligibility documentation for COVID-19 vaccination and creates and distributes template letters for grocery store employers to verify employee eligibility.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Civic engagement and voter educationProvides state-specific voter registration and ballot information, along with guidance to avoid ballot rejection, and promotes voting as a civic responsibility through educational outreach.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Community health services and educationProvides preventive health services including blood pressure checks, diabetes management education, Hepatitis B screenings, and health workshops; also supports access to low- or no-cost health care through NYC Care regardless of immigration status.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Community service and wellness programsImplements community service initiatives focused on drug awareness and rehabilitation, fitness promotion, and healthy living, including adapted Homework Help Clubs and pilot Cyber Security Crash Courses for underserved youth.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Global humanitarian aid and community developmentOperates active chapters across North America, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Europe to deliver humanitarian aid, disaster response, education programs, civil rights advocacy, and legal support to underserved and minority communities.
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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
- Health insurance enrollment assistanceHelps community members in Queens, NY access affordable health insurance through the New York State of Health marketplace via a free Navigator program, assisting those who would otherwise be unable to enroll independently.
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Immigrant Rights Education & Legal Preparedness 1 activity
- Immigrant rights education and legal supportOperates the Know Your Rights (KYR) Project to educate immigrant communities about legal rights and public services through workshops in Sikh temples, multilingual resources, and referrals to legal representation for serious legal issues.
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- International civil and human rights advocacyConducts global advocacy to advance the rights of marginalized communities, promoting economic, social, and spiritual empowerment by enforcing civil and human rights internationally.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Local program support offices in IndiaOperates program support offices in Mohali, Punjab and New Delhi to facilitate local humanitarian, educational, and advocacy initiatives.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Support for newcomers and marginalized populationsProvides outreach, education, and direct assistance to connect Michigan's newcomer population and other marginalized individuals with essential services and community resources.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Helpdesk services in Southall, UKOperates a helpdesk at Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Southall, England, providing assistance to individuals, including students from India, since 2008.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$3.83M
Contributions & grants$3.61M94%
Program service revenue$98K3%
Investment income$124K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.05M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.22M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.73M
Cash$4.44M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.74M
Net assets$3.98M
Liquid reserves17.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +72.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARDAYAL SINGH | Executive Dir. | 10 | $101K |
board members · 14
- Angad Singh — Trustee
- BALWANT SINGH — President
- BHUPINDER SINGH — Director
- BIRMOHAN SINGH — Director
- GURAPRAKASH SINGH — Director
- GURPREET SINGH SODHI — CEO
- GURVINDER SINGH GILL — Treasurer
- Harpreet Singh — Trustee
- JATINDER SINGH — Director
- JEEVANJOT KAUR — Director
- MANVINDER SINGH — Director
- Mejindarpal Kaur — Director
- PUSHPINDER SINGH — Director
- SARANDEEP SINGH SARKARIA — Secretary
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Alabama Secretary of State Government — Provides official voter information for Alabama, linked by UNITED SIKHS for public access.
- Alaska Division of Elections Government — Provides official voter information for Alaska, linked by UNITED SIKHS for public access.
- Arizona Secretary of State Government — Provides official voter information for Arizona, linked by UNITED SIKHS for public access.
- Arkansas Secretary of State Government — Provides official voter information for Arkansas, linked by UNITED SIKHS for public access.
- California Secretary of State Government — Provides official voter information for California, linked by UNITED SIKHS for public access.
- Canada Revenue Agency Government — Registered charity status granted by the Canada Revenue Agency.
- Colorado Secretary of State Government — Provides official voter information for Colorado, linked by UNITED SIKHS for public access.
- Congress Government — Encourages supporters in the U.S. to contact members of Congress to advocate for farmers' rights.
- Connecticut Secretary of the State Government — Provides official voter information for Connecticut, linked by UNITED SIKHS for public access.
- Feed the Hungry Network — Participates in the global Feed the Hungry initiative as part of its food distribution program.
- Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Partner — Hosts the UNITED SIKHS Helpdesk in Southall, England, serving as a site for service delivery.
- MOIA Partner — Collaborates on the production of a resource guide for immigrant New Yorkers, indicating coordination with New York City's Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs.
- MOIA Partner — Partner organization in the Immigrant Rights Workshops (IRW) Program, providing guidance and coordination support.
- NYC Health + Hospitals Partner — Collaborates to offer the NYC Care health care access program.
- New York City Mayor's Office Partner — Collaborated on providing transportation access to vaccine sites for NYC seniors through a linked city initiative.
- New York State Attorney General’s Office Government — Registered as a charity with the New York State Attorney General’s Office.
- New York State of Health Partner — Collaborates to enroll community members in affordable health insurance through the Navigator program.
- New York State of Health Partner — Partnership to enroll eligible community members in health insurance through the state marketplace.
- United Humanitarian Sikh Aid Ltd Network — Operates in the United Kingdom under the legal name 'United Humanitarian Sikh Aid Ltd' (Company Number: 14359352).
strategies · 5
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.
- Barrier-Free Access Modelmethodology: barrier-free_health_accessBy removing cost, immigration status, and documentation requirements as barriers to health and enrollment services, UNITED SIKHS increases access for underserved populations, because reducing procedural and legal hurdles enables equitable participation regardless of legal or economic status.
- Culturally Grounded Civic and Health Educationmethodology: culturally_relevant_educationBy delivering civic, legal, and health education through culturally relevant, interactive, and linguistically appropriate workshops, UNITED SIKHS builds knowledge and trust within communities, because culturally competent education increases engagement and empowers individuals to navigate systems and claim their rights.
- Faith-Based Trust Hubs for Service Deliverymethodology: faith-based_community_supportBy delivering services through gurdwaras and other faith-based institutions, UNITED SIKHS leverages pre-existing trust and cultural familiarity to increase access and engagement among vulnerable and minority populations, because religious centers serve as credible, safe, and accessible community anchors.
- Grassroots Service and Institutional Advocacy Integrationmethodology: grassroots_and_institutional_dual_approachBy combining direct, community-based service delivery with systemic advocacy, UNITED SIKHS addresses both immediate humanitarian needs and structural inequities, because dual engagement builds community resilience while advancing long-term policy change.
- Service with Dignity through Sevamethodology: seva-based_serviceBy grounding humanitarian aid in the Sikh principles of seva (selfless service) and sarbat da bhala (welfare of all), UNITED SIKHS fosters human connection and dignity alongside material support, because spiritually guided service transforms aid into relational, empowering encounters rather than transactional charity.