irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $4KSEMINARS-EDUCATIONAL, CURRENT ISSUES, HEALTH & MEDICAL DRUG ABUSE, CULTURAL ISSUES
- #2 $2KPROGRAMS FOR THE SENIOR CITIZENS AND ELDERS
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Dr. Thomas Abraham Library
Library and research hub dedicated to Indian diaspora history and culture, featuring books and historic documents, opened in April 2024
Educational Seminars
Programs on current issues, health, drug abuse, and cultural topics for community education and engagement
Malayalam Classes
Weekly classes for youth focusing on Malayalam language skills, including speaking, reading, and writing, along with cultural activities, songs, and talent competitions
Malayalee Senior Citizen Activities
Recreational and wellness activities for seniors, including weekly gatherings and Saturday yoga and exercise sessions
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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South Asian Cultural Preservation and Community Support 2 activities
- Conduct educational and cultural seminarsOrganizes seminars and meetings on educational, health, medical, and cultural topics, including drug abuse prevention, for the Kerala community in New York.
- Operate community and cultural centerMaintains a community center in Elmont, NY, that coordinates civic, cultural, and social services for the Kerala community, including hosting programs and services.
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Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Manage multilingual library collectionMaintains a library collection of books in Malayalam and English, including essays, novels, short stories, and poetry, and opened the Dr. Thomas Abraham Library on April 6, 2024, at the organization's center in Elmont, NY.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Provide legal servicesOffers legal services to the community as part of its civic and social support programming.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Provide programs for senior citizensOffers weekly recreational activities every Friday evening and yoga and exercise sessions every Saturday morning for Malayalee seniors, along with ongoing support and community engagement programs for elders.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Offer youth cultural and language programsProvides weekly Malayalam language instruction and cultural programming for youth, including training in speaking, writing, reading, songs, and participation in talent practices and competitions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$113K
Contributions & grants$111K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$112K
Program expenses15%
Admin / overhead85%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$565K
Cash$53K
Investments$0
Liabilities$185K
Net assets$381K
Liquid reserves5.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -53.6%
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Consulate General of India in New York Government — Hon. Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, Consul General of India in New York, attended as chief guest at the library inauguration.
- E.M. Stephen Partner — Founder President involved in the establishment of the Kerala Community Center.
- Mariamma Thekkekara Partner — Leader involved in the founding and development of the Kerala Community Center.
- Mukal Babykutty Partner — Leader involved in the founding and development of the Kerala Community Center.
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.
- Centralized Community Hub for Civic and Cultural Accessmethodology: centralized community hubBy housing cultural, educational, and wellness services in one physical location, we increase participation and engagement, because accessibility and co-location reduce barriers to civic and social involvement.
- Community Wellness Through Culturally-Tailored Programmingmethodology: community-wellnessBy offering recreational and physical activities designed specifically for the Malayalee senior community, we support well-being, because culturally familiar formats increase trust, participation, and social connectedness.
- Cultural Preservation Through Archival Stewardshipmethodology: cultural-preservation-through-archivesBy maintaining multilingual library collections and dedicated archival spaces, we preserve Kerala cultural heritage and diaspora history, because accessible cultural records strengthen identity and intergenerational continuity.
- Cultural-Preservation-Through-Educationmethodology: cultural-educationBy integrating language, arts, and cultural programming with educational activities, we engage youth and strengthen intergenerational identity, because shared cultural understanding fosters community continuity and belonging.