named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Festival of India
Annual cultural festival celebrating Indian heritage with performances, food, and activities held at Canalside in Buffalo.
Language Classes
Offers language instruction in Indian languages for American-born children and English classes for new immigrants.
Men's and Women's Cricket Champions Cup
Tournament-style cricket events for men and women held annually, fostering sportsmanship and community engagement.
North American Friendship Run
Community 5K run promoting health and fitness, featuring T-shirts, post-race celebration, and awards for participants.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administering scholarships and student financial supportProvides scholarships and student loans to first-time students from India when budget allows, supporting access to education.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Enhancing digital accessibility of organizational resourcesImplements website accessibility improvements in accordance with WCAG guidelines, including alternative text, color contrast, heading structures, keyboard navigation, and reduced motion to support users with disabilities.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Facilitating inter-organizational collaborationSponsors joint meetings with local sister associations to advance shared cultural and community goals.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Offering membership benefits tied to cultural and event participationProvides tiered membership options (Patron Family, Patron Single, Festival of India performance) that include benefits such as free tickets to the Annual Dinner, participation in cultural events, and discounts for sports events.
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Community Cricket Development and Competition 1 activity
- Operating sports tournaments and athletic eventsOrganizes and hosts cricket tournaments, including the Men's Cricket Champions Cup and the Women's Cricket Champions Cup in 2026, as well as an annual 5K run (North American Friendship Run) with awards, medals, and post-race celebrations.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizing and hosting cultural events and festivalsPlans and executes annual cultural events such as the Festival of India in Buffalo, NY, as well as ongoing cultural programs, movie screenings, religious discourses, and community festivals to preserve and promote Indian traditions and heritage.
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Adult Literacy and ESL Tutoring 1 activity
- Providing language and educational programsOffers language classes in Indian languages for American-born children and English classes for new immigrants from India, supporting cultural and linguistic integration.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$30K
Contributions & grants$19K61%
Program service revenue$7K22%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$31K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$600
balance sheet
Total assets$42K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$42K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- Anil Bansal — Board Member
- Avisek Dutta — Board Member
- Kishore Divan — Board Member
- Nancy Vaidya — Board Member
- Uma Krishnan — Board Member
- Vibhu Joshi — Board Member
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Accessibility Wizard Partner — Used the Accessibility Wizard tool to identify and fix potential accessibility issues on the website.
- Canalside Partner — Hosts the Festival of India at its downtown Buffalo venue.
- India Association of Buffalo Network — Member organization representing Indian sub-continental families in Western New York and Niagara Frontier.
- Kaustubh Fukey Partner — Contact person for the Men's Cricket Champions Cup event.
- Kaustubh Fukey Partner — Contact person for the Women's Cricket Champions Cup
- itsyourrace.com Partner — Online platform used for event registration and promotion of the North American Friendship Run.
- sister associations in the area Partner — Collaborates with local sister associations through joint meetings to fulfill common objectives.
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.
- Community-Driven Cultural Preservationmethodology: community-driven cultural preservationBy engaging community members in leadership roles, the organization sustains cultural preservation and programming, because local ownership ensures authenticity and long-term continuity.
- Cultural Exchange as Community Bridgemethodology: cultural_exchangeBy serving as a bridge between the Indian Sub-continent community and the broader Western New York region, the organization fosters mutual respect and cultural enrichment, because structured exchange reduces isolation and builds intergroup understanding.
- Culture-Based Community Integrationmethodology: culture-based community integrationBy delivering cultural, religious, and educational programming, the organization supports integration and well-being among Indian immigrants and their descendants, because shared cultural practice strengthens identity and social cohesion.
- Inclusive Community Participation in Fitnessmethodology: inclusive-community-participationBy welcoming runners of all experience levels, the organization promotes broad community participation in fitness events, because lowering barriers to entry fosters belonging and sustained involvement.
- Youth Engagement Through Recognitionmethodology: youth-engagement-through-recognitionBy awarding participation medals to youth, the organization encourages early engagement in fitness, because positive reinforcement creates lasting associations with physical activity.