named programs · 6 · from sources
what they call their work
Annual Picnic
A community picnic event focused on togetherness, shared meals, and creating lasting memories.
Arizona Bangla and Cultural School
Provides opportunities for children to learn Bengali language and culture.
Newsletter
Publishes a newsletter to share information and ideas amongst members of the association.
Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti & Naba Barsho
An event celebrating Bengali culture and heritage, commemorating the contributions of Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam, and welcoming the Bengali New Year with poetry, music, and traditional attire.
Saraswati Puja
A celebration of Saraswati Pujo, including a delicious spread of authentic Bengali food.
Youth Group
Promotes vibrant Bengali culture among the next generation and drives charitable work for noble causes.
activities · 4 clusters
what they do
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Cultural Heritage Festivals & Celebrations 5 activities
- Conducts annual Saraswati Puja celebrations with community mealsOrganizes annual Saraswati Puja events, including the provision of freshly prepared meals to participants, as part of its cultural and religious programming.
- Hosts annual cultural celebrations for Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti and Naba BarshoOrganizes a combined annual celebration honoring Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti and Naba Barsho (Bengali New Year), featuring cultural performances such as poetry recitations, Rabindra Sangeet, and Nazrul Geeti, along with traditional customs and community participation.
- Hosts annual cultural celebrations for Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti and Naba BarshoOrganizes combined cultural events to celebrate Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti and Naba Barsho (Bengali New Year), featuring poetry recitations, Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Geeti, and traditional customs that honor Bengali cultural heritage.
- Organize Bengali Cultural CelebrationsOrganizes and hosts annual cultural events such as Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti, Naba Barsho, and Saraswati Puja, featuring cultural performances, traditional customs, and community meals to celebrate Bengali heritage.
- Organize Bengali Cultural CelebrationsOrganizes and hosts annual community celebrations of significant Bengali cultural events, including Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti, Naba Barsho (Bengali New Year), and Saraswati Puja, featuring cultural performances, traditional customs, and community meals.
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Member-Focused Social Events 4 activities
- Conducts annual community picnic eventsOrganizes and hosts an annual picnic event for the Bengali community in Arizona, documented through photographs and recurring yearly.
- Host Annual Community PicnicsOrganizes and hosts an annual picnic event for the community, providing a social gathering opportunity for members.
- Host Annual Community PicnicsOrganizes and hosts annual picnic events for the community, providing opportunities for social gathering and interaction.
- Organizes annual community picnic eventsHosts an annual picnic to foster community engagement, documented through photographs and recurring participation, with the most recent event held in 2026.
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Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 4 activities
- Publish a Community NewsletterPublishes a newsletter to facilitate information sharing and idea exchange among its members.
- Publish a Community NewsletterPublishes a newsletter to disseminate information and ideas among its members.
- Publishes a member newsletterProduces and distributes a newsletter to share information, updates, and ideas among members of the Bengali Cultural Association of Arizona.
- Publishes a member newsletterProduces and distributes a newsletter to share information, ideas, and updates among members of the Bengali Cultural Association of Arizona.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- Operate a Bengali Language and Cultural SchoolOperates the Arizona Bangla and Cultural school to teach children the Bengali language and culture.
- Operate a Bengali Language and Cultural SchoolOperates the Arizona Bangla and Cultural school to teach children the Bengali language and culture.
- Operates a Bengali language and cultural schoolRuns the Arizona Bangla and Cultural School to teach children the Bengali language and cultural traditions, supporting intergenerational cultural preservation.
- Operates a Bengali language and cultural school for childrenRuns the Arizona Bangla and Cultural School to teach children the Bengali language and cultural traditions, supporting intergenerational transmission of heritage.
- Organizes annual Saraswati Puja event with community mealHosts an annual Saraswati Puja celebration, including the provision of freshly prepared meals to participants, as part of its cultural programming.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$109K
Contributions & grants$109K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$87K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$81K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$81K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +115.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 2
- Apurva Dutta — Board of Director
- Sruti Das — Board of Director
relationships · 3
who they work with
- David Rod Real Estate Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Bengali Cultural Association of Arizona.
- Phoenix Center for the Arts Partner — Host venue for the Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti and Naba Barsho event
- President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) organization Government — Affiliated with the President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) organization.