irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $15KPRODUCED LITERARY PLAYS AND PRESENT THEM TO THE PUBLIC.
- #2 $0N/A
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
International Literary Projects
Produces documentaries and literary content in India, Ukraine, and Chile, focusing on local poets and endangered languages.
Literary Events and Readings
Organizes public and online literary events, including tribute readings and dialogues featuring prominent poets and writers.
Podcast and Documentary Series
Creates talk podcasts and historical documentary series on literary figures and movements, including a series on the Iranian Revolution and poet Hal Sirowitz.
Poetry Film Production
Produces award-winning animated and live-action films based on poems by William Blake, Sylvia Plath, Pablo Neruda, and others, showcased at international festivals.
Rattapallax Magazine
Biannual publication featuring contemporary poetry, literary works, and film adaptations, distributed in DVD and print formats.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Curated exhibitions and public presentations of literary and artistic worksHolds augmented reality exhibitions at international festivals and venues such as the New York Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, PEN World Voices Festival, and Lincoln Center; also presents live performances including radio plays based on comic books and poetry events in public spaces and online.
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Arts-Based Dementia Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Development and provision of voice-sensitive apps for speech therapy in Parkinson's diseaseDevelops and provides a voice-sensitive interactive app that uses poetry to strengthen vocalization and speech in individuals with Parkinson’s disease, featuring daily 30-minute recitation exercises and visual measurement of vocal strength during use.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Organization of workshops and capacity-building in transmedia artsOrganizes and conducts documentary, comic book, and transmedia workshops in cities worldwide including Kabul, Mumbai, São Paulo, Beijing, and New York City, building creative capacity in storytelling and media production.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Production and distribution of documentary filmsProduces and distributes documentary films on literary, historical, and social themes, including award-winning works such as "The Russian Woodpecker" (Grand Jury Prize, Sundance 2015), "The Karma Killings," "Ginsberg’s Karma," "The Hydra," and others, screened at major international festivals like Cannes, Berlin, Venice, and Sundance, and distributed through platforms including Amazon, Netflix, and iTunes.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Production and distribution of podcasts and audio contentProduces talk podcasts, historical podcast series such as "The Second Oswald," and the "Poetry Is Bread" podcast, exploring literary, historical, and cultural themes through audio storytelling and public engagement.
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
- Production of literary and poetic content across mediaCreates and publishes literary works including poetry collections (e.g., Jon Sands’ "The Perfect Mix," Jeet Thayil’s "English"), experimental digital poetry ("POep!", "Onomalingua"), and multimedia publications combining poetry with audio CDs and technology; also produces dramatic webseries like "VERSE" and interactive stories such as "The Death of Pablo Neruda."
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Creation and publication of augmented reality comic books and transmedia storytellingProduces augmented reality comic book series such as "Priya’s Shakti," "Priya’s Mirror," "Jupiter Invincible," and related titles addressing gender equality, trafficking, and pandemic response, reaching over 26 million people globally and distributing over 500,000 digital and 30,000 printed copies to schools, NGOs, and festivals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$141K
Contributions & grants$121K86%
Program service revenue$5K4%
Investment income$14K10%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$140K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$20K
Grants paid out$28K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$606K
Cash$106K
Investments$500K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$606K
Liquid reserves51.9 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -54.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Devineni | President | 20 | $20K |
board members · 5
- Edwin Torres — Board Member
- Flavia Rocha Richter — Board Member
- Idra Novey — Board Member
- Syam Devineni — Board Member
- Tara Devineni — Secretary
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- 65th Venice Film Festival Network — Selected "Vegas: Based on a True Story" for competition.
- ARRE Partner — Co-published content related to The Karma Killings documentary.
- Amazon Partner — Distributed the film _The Russian Woodpecker_ and released it in commercial theaters.
- ArteEast Partner — Co-published the book "Insights into Syrian Cinema" with Rattapallax.
- Busan International Film Festival Network — Selected "O Sonho Bollywoodiano" for competition.
- Espresso Media International Partner — Handles world sales distribution for "The Russian Woodpecker".
- Faebian Ceruleo Partner — Artist responsible for the podcast artwork for “Poetry Is Bread”
- Flavia Rocha Partner — Co-producer of the “Poetry Is Bread” podcast with Rattapallax
- Ford Foundation Funder — Funded the first edition of "Priya’s Shakti".
- Ford Foundation Funder — Provided funding through the Tribeca Film Institute New Media Fund for the _Priya’s Shakti_ project.
- House of TeeGee Productions, Ind Partner — Co-producing the documentary film "LITTLE GODS" with Rattapallax, Inc.
- KOLDCAST.TV Partner — Original broadcast platform for the webseries "VERSE."
- Kino Lorber Partner — Distributes "The Russian Woodpecker" on DVD.
- Mostra Internacional de Cinema em Sao Paulo Network — Selected "O Sonho Bollywoodiano" for competition.
- Ms. Foundation Funder — Funded the first edition of "Priya’s Shakti".
- Narratively Partner — Released "Pigeon Kings of Brooklyn."
- National Endowment for the Arts Funder — Provides public funding for the Parkinson's Poetry project.
- National Endowment for the Humanities Funder — Funded the production of "Ginsberg’s Karma."
- Netflix Partner — Exclusively released the documentary _The Karma Killings_ worldwide.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Supports the launch event and project through public funds in partnership with the City Council.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Supports the Parkinson's Poetry website and magazine with state funding.
- PARALLEL 40 Partner — Sales partner for the documentary film in Spain, Chile, and Andorra across all media formats.
- Penguin Books India Partner — Co-published the book "English" by Jeet Thayil.
- Poets & Writers Funder — Funds the launch event through public funds administered by the organization.
- Ram Devineni Partner — Co-producer of the “Poetry Is Bread” podcast with Rattapallax
- Stella Adler Center for the Arts Partner — Collaborated on the live performance of "Jupiter Invincible & Harriet Tubman" radio play.
- Sundance Institute Government — Awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for "The Russian Woodpecker."
- Teleportal Readings Partner — Co-produced animated poetry films with Rattapallax at the Bowery Poetry Club.
- Tribeca Film Festival Network — Selected "Vegas: Based on a True Story" for competition.
- Tribeca Film Institute Funder — Funded the first edition of "Priya’s Shakti".
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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.
- Interdisciplinary Artistic Fusion for Expanded Engagementmethodology: interdisciplinary_artistic_fusionBy combining literary writing, film, performance, and emerging technologies into multidisciplinary artistic experiences, we deepen audience engagement and broaden access to literature because diverse modalities meet audiences where they are and amplify impact through creative convergence.
- Participant-Centered Narrative Constructionmethodology: participant_centered_documentaryBy centering the voices of participants—whether survivors, marginalized communities, or individuals with lived experience—we produce more authentic, immersive, and ethically grounded narratives because privileging firsthand perspectives counters reductive media portrayals and fosters cultural preservation and empathy.
- Poetry as Therapeutic and Universal Practicemethodology: poetry_based_therapyBy integrating poetry into therapy and technology, we support speech improvement in Parkinson’s patients and affirm poetry as a fundamental human necessity because rhythmic vocalization and personal expression enhance neurological function and foster dignity, while hybrid forms expand access across social and economic boundaries.
- Transmedia Storytelling for Social Changemethodology: transmedia_storytelling_for_social_changeBy using comics, documentary films, augmented reality, and superhero narratives to reframe complex social issues like gender-based violence and racial perception, we increase accessibility and engagement—especially among youth—because culturally resonant and immersive storytelling makes abstract or stigmatized topics relatable and actionable.