named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual General Meeting
Hosts an annual meeting to present reports, conduct elections, and engage members in organizational governance.
Cultural Events
Organizes cultural programs and events for the Bengali community across the United States.
Monthly Newsletter
Publishes and distributes a monthly newsletter to members to promote Bengali language and culture.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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South Asian Cultural Preservation and Community Support 3 activities
- Conducting cultural, educational, and traditional ceremoniesOrganizes programs to promote Bengali culture, heritage, art, music, and education, including regular cultural events and traditional Bengali rituals such as Annaprashan (first solid food), Upanayan (sacred thread), Grihoprobesh (housewarming), Saadhbhakhyan (memorial), Santi Sastoyan (peace and well-being), and Bengali wedding (Bibaaho) ceremonies.
- Development of a Bengali heritage museum and central libraryWorks toward establishing a central library and Bengali heritage museum in North America to preserve and promote cultural history.
- Support for Bengali language educationProvides support for Bengali language classes and schools serving children and non-Bengalis to promote linguistic and cultural continuity.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Annual General Meeting and organizational governanceConvenes at least one Annual General Meeting each year to present an annual report and financial statements to members, supporting organizational transparency and governance.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organization of the North American Bengali Conference (NABC)Plans, coordinates, and hosts the annual North American Bengali Conference (NABC), also known as Banga Sammelan, a large cultural gathering held in rotating cities across North America since 1981, including virtual events during 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic, with upcoming events scheduled through 2027.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Promotion of Bengali language and culture through publicationsProduces and distributes Sangbad Bichitra, a fortnightly Bengali-language newspaper that delivers local community news and news from the Indian subcontinent to Bengalis globally, and publishes a monthly newsletter to share cultural content.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognition of individuals through annual awardsRecognizes individuals annually for contributions to the Bengali community, with documented awards given each year from at least 2013 through 2026.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$24K
Contributions & grants$24K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$22K
Program expenses31%
Admin / overhead69%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$82K
Cash$82K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$82K
Liquid reserves45.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -75.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- DILIP CHAKRABARTI — CHAIRMAN BOARD OF TRUSTEE
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Board of Trust Partner — Oversees policy matters of the Cultural Association of Bengal.
- Cultural Association of Bengal Network — Member organization promoting Bengali cultural heritage in the USA.
- NABC Network — NABC is the North-American Bengali Conference, organized by CAB, serving as its primary annual event and platform.
- NABC Partner — Collaborates on organizing the NABC conference series, including NABC 2026 and upcoming NABC 2027.
- NABC Partner Organizations Partner — Network of not-for-profit community organizations across North America that co-host the North American Bengali Conference with CAB.
- North American Bengali Conference Partner — Collaborates to host the North American Bengali Conference annually.
- North American Bengali Conference Partner — Helps organize and arrange the annual North American Bengali Conference.
- Sister Organization of CAB Partner — Collaborates with sister organizations in hosting the NABC event.
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.
- Cross-Cultural Exchange as Heritage Sustenancemethodology: cross-cultural exchangeBy facilitating exchange of knowledge across geographic boundaries, the organization sustains Bengali cultural heritage, because transnational collaboration enriches local practice and reinforces collective identity.
- Cultural Preservation Through Publication and Outreachmethodology: cultural_preservation_through_publication_and_outreachBy producing a monthly newsletter and public cultural programming, the organization strengthens awareness and transmission of Bengali language and heritage, because sustained visibility and accessible content foster intergenerational engagement and cultural continuity.
- Leveraging Cultural Platforms for Broader Community Developmentmethodology: platform-leverage-for-mission-expansionBy expanding the use of its established cultural platform (e.g., NABC) to support educational and socioeconomic initiatives, the organization amplifies impact, because successful cultural programming creates trusted networks and infrastructure that enable broader community development.
- Member-Driven Governance for Cultural Relevancemethodology: member_driven_governanceBy operating with elected, member-driven leadership, the organization ensures programming remains aligned with community values and needs, because participatory governance increases ownership, responsiveness, and long-term engagement in cultural preservation.