irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1KGandhi Peace Garden More information in this regard is available on schedule o on this tax return..
- #2 $20KSUNY- OLD WESTBURY to establish Gandhi lecture Series More information in this regard is available on schedule o on this tax return..
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Gandhi Jayanti and Punya Tithi Commemorations
Annual interfaith events marking Gandhi’s birthday and death anniversary, featuring peace prayers, poetry, and cultural performances
Gandhi Lecture Series
Academic lecture series established at SUNY-Old Westbury to promote Gandhian values and nonviolence through education
Gandhi Peace Garden
Public memorial and educational space inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019; used for peace events and community gatherings
Gun Buy Back Program
Initiative launched in partnership with Suffolk County Police to promote community safety; supported by a $5,000 donation from Shanti Fund
Peace Art Competition and Calendar
Annual art contest for students; winning artworks are featured in a calendar and used in educational outreach
Peace Posters in Schools
Distributes dual-sided posters featuring student art and Gandhi images to promote peace in classrooms; 7,500 posters distributed in Freeport School District
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Human Rights & Peace Education Curriculum 1 activity
- Annual Peace Walk and youth engagement in Gandhian valuesHosts an annual symbolic "Peace Walk" commemorating Gandhi's Salt March and integrates student participation through presentations and activities aligned with the UN declaration on peace and nonviolence among children.
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Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 1 activity
- Co-organization of public peace events with diplomatic and local government partnersCo-hosts major public events in partnership with the Consulate General of India and local government offices, such as the Town of Huntington Supervisor's office, to promote peace and cross-cultural engagement.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Educational exchange programs promoting Indo-U.S. dialogueFacilitates educational exchanges between India and the U.S., including speaker breakfasts, roundtable discussions with activists and officials, and a Teachers Exchange Program, sustained over more than two decades.
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Photography and Creative Arts Competitions 1 activity
- Peace artwork competition and calendar program for studentsOrganizes an annual peace artwork competition for students, resulting in the production and distribution of a downloadable peace calendar; recognized 12 student artists in 2022 with a formal award ceremony.
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Uncategorized 8 activities
- Distribution of educational peace materials to schoolsDistributed 7,500 Peace Posters to the Freeport School District in June 2022 for dissemination among students and staff as part of educational outreach on nonviolence.
- Funding and establishment of the Gandhi Lecture Series at SUNY Old WestburyFunds and established the Gandhi Lecture Series at SUNY Old Westbury in September 2021 as a grant-supported initiative to promote Gandhian values through education.
- Gandhi 150th anniversary commemoration campaignConducted a year-long series of events from October 2018 to October 2019 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth, culminating in the inauguration of the Gandhi Peace Garden and hosting over a dozen related events.
- Gandhi Memorial Project launchAnnounced the launch of the Gandhi Memorial Project in 2013 following receipt of two individual donations in the low six-figure range to support long-term commemorative efforts.
- Gun Buy Back Program for community peaceLaunched and funded a Gun Buy Back Program in 2013 in partnership with Prof. Andali Raghunath and contributed $5,000 to Suffolk County police to support the initiative during that year’s Gandhi Birthday celebration.
- Organization of annual Gandhi Jayanti and Punya Tithi commemorative eventsHosts annual events commemorating Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday (Gandhi Jayanti) and death anniversary (Punya Tithi), featuring interfaith prayers, poetry readings, bhajans, devotional songs, student presentations, and community dinners; events have been held since at least 2014 with consistent programming elements.
- Recognition of exceptional student achievementHosted a recognition event in 2014 at the Hyatt Regency in Hauppauge to honor Kwasi Enin with the Exceptional Education Excellence Award after he gained admission to all eight Ivy League colleges.
- Support and stewardship of the Gandhi Peace GardenOperates and supports the Gandhi Peace Garden as a primary program, including its inauguration in September 2019 as part of Gandhi 150 commemorations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$54K
Contributions & grants$44K82%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$10K18%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$50K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$369K
Cash$369K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$369K
Liquid reserves89.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +36.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- ARVIND VORA — PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- ILA VORA — CFO/TRUSTEE
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Consul General of India in New York Government — Attended Shanti Fund events including the Peace Award Ceremony and Peace Poster presentation.
- Consulate General of India Partner — Collaborated with Shanti Fund Inc to co-host a cultural event.
- Consulate General of India Partner — Collaborated with Shanti Fund on hosting the Peace Artwork Award Presentation.
- Consulate General of India at New York Partner — Cooperated with Shanti Fund to organize the Gandhi 150 kick-off event.
- Freeport School District Partner — Partnered with Shanti Fund to distribute 7,500 Peace Posters to students and staff.
- Long Island Multi Faith Forum Partner — Co-hosted the 71st Punya Tithi of Mahatma Gandhi with Shanti Fund.
- Long Island Multi Faith Forum Partner — Co-hosted the 75th Punya Tithi of Mahatma Gandhi event with Shanti Fund Inc.
- SUNY Old Westbury Partner — Partnered with SUNY Old Westbury to establish a Gandhi lecture series.
- SUNY-Old Westbury Partner — Hosts the Gandhi Lecture Series in partnership with Shanti Fund.
- Suffolk County Government — Invited Volunteers of Shanti Fund to build a Gandhi Memorial on county property.
- Suffolk County Police Partner — Partnered with Shanti Fund for the Gun Buy Back Program in 2013.
- Town of Huntington Partner — Hosted the Gandhi 150 kick-off event in cooperation with Shanti Fund.
strategies · 3
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.
- Art and Youth Expression as a Medium for Peace Educationmethodology: art-for-peaceBy engaging students and communities in art competitions and distributing artwork featuring Gandhi, we inspire reflection on peace and nonviolence, because creative expression makes abstract values tangible and personally meaningful.
- Education for Peace through Gandhian Valuesmethodology: education-for-peaceBy teaching Gandhi's principles and values through education and youth engagement, we cultivate nonviolence and peace, because exposure to these ideas during formative years fosters lasting behavioral and cultural change.
- Interfaith and Cultural Commemoration as a Vehicle for Unitymethodology: interfaith-commemorationBy organizing interfaith gatherings and cultural commemorations centered on shared figures like Gandhi, we promote unity and dialogue across communities, because shared rituals and values create common ground that transcends religious and cultural divides.