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SREE NARAYANA ASSOCIATION OF NA INC

HEMPSTEAD, NY · EIN 112649129 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Micro (<$100K) · snaofna.org

revenue

$78K

expenses

$72K

net assets

$478K

employees

program ratio

100%

mission · from form 990

RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITY WORK

profile · synthesized from sources

Sree Narayana Association of North America Inc is a religious and cultural nonprofit serving the Malayali Hindu diaspora across the United States and Canada. It promotes the teachings of Sree Narayana Guru through monthly gatherings, educational programs, and annual public events. The organization supports cultural continuity by offering Malayalam language instruction, maintaining a library, and fostering youth and women's leadership forums.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Gurudavajayanthi Celebration

First held in 1983, this annual public event in New York includes lectures, cultural programs, and a feast featuring traditional Malayalee cuisine.

Gurudarshanam Newsletter

Launched in 1990, this official publication shares news, philosophy, and cultural content related to Sree Narayana Guru and the organization.

Library

Reestablished in 1999 with over 100 books, the library preserves literature on Sree Narayana Guru and supports educational initiatives.

Malayalam School

Founded in 1982, this program teaches the Malayalam language to second-generation children of Malayali immigrants to preserve linguistic and cultural heritage.

Women’s Forum

Formed during the 1995 Sree Narayana Convention, this forum promotes leadership and participation of women in organizational and cultural activities.

Youth Forum

Established in 1993, this initiative empowers young members to lead their own programs, including picnics, sports competitions, and public speaking development.

activities · 9 groups

What they do

Community Festival & Event Production 3 activities
- Establishes educational programs in Malayalam language
  
  Founded a Malayalam school in 1982 to teach the younger generation their mother tongue in the United States.
- Organizes Sree Narayana Conventions across North America
  
  Hosted the first Sree Narayana Convention outside Kerala in 1995 in Pennsylvania, bringing together over sixty families from across North America, and continues to convene regional gatherings.
- Organizes annual Shri Narayana Gurudavajayanthi public function
  
  Hosts an annual public celebration of Shri Narayana Guru's birthday, first organized in 1983 and continuing each year in New York.
Religious Worship and Spiritual Instruction 3 activities
- Hosts annual Sivagiri Pilgrimage
  
  Organizes the annual Sivagiri Pilgrimage from December 30 to January 1, drawing thousands of devotees to the samadhi site each year.
- Maintains and hosts visitation at Sree Narayana Guru's samadhi at Sivagiri Mutt
  
  Manages and facilitates access to the samadhi site at Sivagiri Mutt, which attracts thousands of devotees annually for pilgrimage and worship.
- Provides spiritual and cultural services for Shri Narayana devotees
  
  Offers monthly and bi-weekly religious services, Bhajana Group meetings, and ongoing workshops and classes to serve the spiritual and cultural needs of the Shri Narayana immigrant community in North America.
Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Maintains formal organizational governance structure
  
  Operates with a formal leadership structure including a Board of Trustees, President, Vice President, Secretary, Joint Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Committee, and specialized roles such as Women’s Forum President and Youth Forum President.
Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Operates a library dedicated to Sree Narayana Guru
  
  Maintains a library with over one hundred books focused on Sree Narayana Guru, reestablished in February 1999 to support study and research.
Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces and distributes religious and philosophical publications
  
  Authored and published key texts including Darsana Mala in Sanskrit, Atmopadesa Satakam and Advaitha Deepika in Malayalam, and translated the Tirukkural and Ozhivil Odukkam from Tamil into Malayalam to promote spiritual and philosophical education.
Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Provides financial assistance to disaster victims and other organizations
  
  Makes charitable contributions to support earthquake victims in Latur, India, Sree Narayana Vidyapeetham in Kerala, India, and other individuals and organizations in need.
Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publishes periodical "Gurudarshanam"
  
  Produces and publishes a regular periodical titled "Gurudarshanam" to disseminate teachings and updates related to Sree Narayana Guru and the organization.
Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Supports youth and women’s engagement through forums
  
  Youth Forum organizes picnics and sports competitions, while the Women’s Forum celebrates Women’s Day annually in January to foster community participation.
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Sponsors cultural events and artist tours
  
  Supported a U.S. tour in 1986 for Kathakali artist Mr. Sambashivan to promote Indian cultural heritage.

financials · form 990 · fy2025

revenue

Total revenue$78K

Contributions & grants$78K100%

Program service revenue$00%

Investment income$00%

Other revenue$0

expenses

Total expenses$72K

Program expenses100%

Admin / overhead0%

Fundraising0%

Salaries & benefits$0

Grants paid out$0

Largest expense lineFacilities

balance sheet

Total assets$478K

Cash$95K

Investments$0

Liabilities$0

Net assets$478K

Liquid reserves15.9 mo

6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +42.9%

relationships · 7

Who they work with

Mr. Sambashivan Partner — Kathakali artist sponsored by SNA for a U.S. tour in 1986.
Prof. M.K.Sanu Partner — Featured speaker and guest at multiple SNA events including the 1995 Sree Narayana Convention.
SNDP Yogam Network — Discussed affiliation with SNDP Yogam but decided to remain independent while emphasizing cooperative relationships.
Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Network — Recognized as a member organization under the Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham, headquartered at Sivagiri Mutt.
Swami Sookshmananda Partner — Featured speaker and guest at multiple SNA events including the 1995 Sree Narayana Convention.
Tirukkural Partner — Translated the classical Tamil text Tirukkural into Malayalam, indicating engagement with its philosophical tradition.
other organizations Partner — Collaborates with other organizations for mutual betterment.

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 Assembly as Cultural-Spiritual Sustenance

methodology: community_assembly
By creating formal, organized forums for a dispersed immigrant religious community, the organization addresses isolation and preserves cultural identity, strengthening collective resilience and spiritual continuity.
Education as a Vehicle for Social Equity

methodology: education_access
By focusing on education access for socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the organization promotes long-term social upliftment, rooted in the belief that knowledge dismantles systemic barriers like caste and inequality.
Faith-Based Community Development

methodology: faith-based_community_development
By integrating religious practice with education and charitable service, the organization fosters holistic community well-being, leveraging shared spiritual values to strengthen social cohesion and engagement.
Youth Empowerment Through Self-Governance

methodology: youth_empowerment_through_self_governance
By enabling youth to select their own advisers and manage their affairs with guidance—not control—the organization cultivates leadership, ownership, and intergenerational continuity in community values.