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INDO-CARIBBEAN ALLIANCE
OZONE PARK, NY · EIN 272848254 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A23 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · indocaribbean.org
revenue
$5K
expenses
$14K
net assets
$57K
employees
0
volunteers
5
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND OTHER SERVICES to the local community

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $3K
    Provide cultural programs to local community
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Impact Awards
Honors individuals from the Indo-Caribbean community who have made significant contributions, such as Inspector Deodat Urprashad, recognized at the 2017 Gala
Cultural Recognition and Storytelling
Amplifies Indo-Caribbean voices through features on artists, leaders, and cultural figures, promoting heritage and identity
Disaster Relief Efforts
Provided immediate financial and material support to families affected by the Liberty Avenue fire in 2017, raising over $3,000
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • South Asian Cultural Preservation and Community Support 3 activities
    • Community services for underserved populations
      Organizes and delivers community programs and services tailored to underserved Indo-Caribbean and South Asian populations in New York City, including outreach, event organization, and program development.
    • Cultural education and preservation programs
      Operates music and dance academies, including Taal Tassa and Indian classical dance, and organizes cultural events such as storytelling, photography exhibits, book readings, performances, and cooking classes. Focuses on preserving and promoting Indo-Caribbean heritage for all age groups.
    • Indo-Caribbean Special Collection and library programs
      Created and maintains a special library collection focused on Indo-Caribbean topics at the Lefferts Branch of Queens Library, and provides educational programs for teachers, students, and the community.
  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • Assistance with public benefits applications
      Provides free, confidential support to individuals in New York City to determine eligibility for and complete applications for public benefits, including SNAP, rental assistance, and social security. Services include eligibility screening, application completion, submission, and recertification.
  • Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
    • Community center operations
      Operates a community center located at 131-12 Liberty Avenue (cellar) in Richmond Hill, NY, serving as a hub for programs and services.
  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
    • Emergency financial relief
      Provided immediate financial assistance to families affected by the Liberty Avenue fire.
  • Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
    • Immigration and legal services
      Offers free immigration intake, consultation, and legal advice to individuals and families through trained legal aid counselors. Services include assistance with visa and naturalization applications, citizenship classes, Know Your Rights workshops, and referrals for immigration legal services.
  • Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
    • Legal and civic support services
      Provides legal and civic assistance including help with wills, uncontested divorces, deed transfers in Guyana and the U.S., NYC and NYS ID applications, notary public services, voter registration, and reporting exploitation and fraud. Also offers civic education classes.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Vaccination access support
      Provides information and access to vaccination sites in New York City, including locations with no appointments required and free in-home vaccination services.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5K
Contributions & grants$4K76%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$14K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$57K
Cash$57K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$57K
Liquid reserves50.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -82.1%
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Andil Gosine Partner — Cited for his curatorial work honoring the Asian Caribbean diaspora, particularly through the exhibition 'everything slackens in a wreck'.
  • Bibi Nesa Partner — Trained benefits counselor providing services in partnership with INDO-CARIBBEAN ALLIANCE.
  • Caribbean Equality Project Partner — Partners with a community-based organization advocating for LGBTQ+ and immigrant rights within the Caribbean diaspora
  • Chhaya CDC Partner — Collaborates with or recognizes the work of Chhaya CDC, an organization led by Annetta Seecharran that addresses housing issues affecting South Asian and Indo-Caribbean New Yorkers.
  • Flushing Town Hall Partner — Presents cultural events jointly with the Indo-Caribbean Alliance, including the "Through Their Eyes" storytelling event.
  • Friends of RPCV’s of Guyana Coalition — Nalini Tiwari-Greenan serves on the board, indicating organizational alignment and collaboration.
  • Grace Aneiza Ali Partner — Recognized by Indira as a foundational figure whose scholarship and curation have enabled greater visibility for Guyanese and Indo-Caribbean art.
  • Hip Hop Museum Partner — Indira A. Abiskaroon Valbuena serves as Founding Creative Director and Director of Curatorial Affairs, shaping the institution's artistic vision and programming.
  • Jahajee Sisters Partner — Collaborates with Indo-Caribbean women-led organization focused on empowerment and grassroots organizing
  • Kids With Cameras NYC Partner — Organization through which Diana Mathura-Kahrim conducts photography classes for children in community programs.
  • New York City Department of Health Government — Partners with NYC health authorities to direct individuals to vaccine finder services and in-home vaccination programs via official city websites and phone lines.
  • New York Immigration Coalition Coalition — Recognizes Annetta Seecharran's leadership role in the New York Immigration Coalition, indicating organizational alignment or partnership.
  • Queens Library Partner — Collaborates to maintain the Indo-Caribbean Special Collection and offer educational programs.
  • Queens Library Partner — Collaborates with the Indo-Caribbean Alliance to create and maintain the Indo-Caribbean Special Collection at the Lefferts Branch.
  • Queens Museum Partner — Hosted commemorative events and programs related to Indo-Caribbean history and culture.
  • Sadhana: Coalition of Progressive Hindus Partner — Partnered to support sanctuary efforts for undocumented residents in response to immigration fears.
  • Sakhi for South Asian Women Coalition — Nalini Tiwari-Greenan serves on the board of this nonprofit, indicating a professional affiliation and shared advocacy focus.
  • Shri Tulsi Mandir Partner — Collaborated during disaster relief efforts following the Liberty Avenue fire.
  • We are GUTSY Coalition — Nalini Tiwari-Greenan serves on the board, indicating a collaborative relationship.
  • elected officials Government — Advocates to elected officials to support community needs and program development.
  • government agencies Government — Liaises with government agencies to advocate for and create specialized programs.
  • other non-profit organizations Partner — Collaborates with other nonprofits to create educational, arts, and social service programs.
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.

  • Community-Driven Advocacy and Collaboration
    methodology: community_collaboration
    By acting as a liaison between government, nonprofits, and the Indo-Caribbean community, we increase access to tailored services and representation because trusted intermediaries can translate community needs into institutional action.
  • Culturally Competent Legal Support
    methodology: culturally_competent_legal_support
    By providing legal services through counselors with deep cultural and community experience, we increase trust and effectiveness in immigration and legal processes because shared cultural understanding improves client disclosure and service relevance.
  • Culturally Concordant Communication
    methodology: culturally_concordant_communication
    By delivering services and benefits assistance in Caribbean dialects such as Guyanese Creolese, we improve access and trust among Indo-Caribbean community members because linguistic familiarity reduces barriers and increases engagement.
  • Representation-First Cultural Programming
    methodology: representation-first-curatorial-approach
    By centering Indo-Caribbean stories, identities, and everyday artistry in cultural and curatorial work, we strengthen community cohesion and self-worth because visibility and affirmation of lived experience are foundational to cultural preservation and empowerment.