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PERSIAN PARADE FOUNDATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 201997943 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE N52 · Recreation & Sports · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$61K
expenses
$77K
net assets
$15K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT A CULTURAL PARADE IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK FOR THE CELEBRATION OF NOWRUZ, THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING AND START OF THE IRANIAN NEW YEAR. ALSO, THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO TEACH IRANIAN-AMERICAN CHILDRENABOUT THEIR OVER 5000 YEARS OF HISTORY BY SPONSORING AND ORGANIZING VARIOUS CULTURAL TALKS, POETRY READINGS, MUSIC AND DANCES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO IS COMMITTED TO KEEPALL THOUSANDS YEARS OLD CULTURE AND TRADITIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization based in New York City that organizes a cultural parade to celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, and promote Persian heritage. The foundation serves the Iranian-American community by hosting cultural events including poetry readings, music, and dance performances. It also focuses on educating Iranian-American children about their 5,000-year-old history and traditions.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Cultural Education Program
Hosts cultural talks, poetry readings, and educational events for Iranian-American children to learn about Persian history and traditions
Persian Parade
Annual cultural parade in New York City celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year, featuring music, dance, and traditional attire
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Indigenous and Diaspora Cultural Preservation 1 activity
    • Hosting cultural educational events for Iranian-American youth
      Sponsors and organizes cultural talks, poetry readings, music, and dance events aimed at educating Iranian-American children about their historical and cultural heritage.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organizing and conducting cultural parade for Nowruz
      Organizes and conducts an annual cultural parade in New York City to celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, as a public expression of Persian heritage and community identity.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$50K82%
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expenses
Total expenses$77K
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balance sheet
Total assets$15K
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Net assets$15K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.0%
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Cultural Preservation Through Public Events
    methodology: cultural_preservation_through_public_events
    By organizing public cultural events such as parades, poetry readings, music, and dance, the organization transmits Iranian cultural heritage to Iranian-American youth, fostering identity formation and intergenerational continuity because immersive, communal experiences strengthen cultural belonging.