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VAISHANAV SAMAJ OF ARIZONA INC

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 203739749 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE X99 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.vsaz.org
revenue
$259K
expenses
$108K
net assets
$2.8M
employees
2
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE VARIOUS RELIGIOUS & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

profile · synthesized from sources

Religious and cultural organization serving the Vaishnav Hindu community in Arizona. Operates Shreenathji Temple in Phoenix, providing a space for worship, festivals, and community gatherings. Hosts major events including Holi, Annakut, and Makar Sankranti with cultural activities and meals.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Annakut
Festival of offerings where a large vegetarian feast is prepared and presented to the deity, open to the community
Dhuleti (Colors) Celebration
Celebration involving the playful throwing of colored powders, part of the broader Holi festivities
Dolotsav
Religious observance honoring the divine pastimes of Krishna and Radha, celebrated with processions and prayers
Holi Celebration
Annual festival celebrating the arrival of spring with devotional music, prayers, and cultural activities at Shreenathji Temple
Makar Sankranti (Kite Flying)
Celebration of the solar transition into Capricorn with kite flying, prayers, and community lunch at the temple
Patotsav
Multi-day religious festival involving special prayers, rituals, and community participation
activities · 1 cluster

what they do

  • Temple Rituals and Devotional Ceremonies 1 activity
    • Organize and host cultural and religious events
      Plans and conducts cultural and religious celebrations such as Holi, Makar Sankranti, Dolotsav, Annakut, Dhuleti, and Patotsav, often including meals and community participation at the temple.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$259K
Contributions & grants$92K36%
Program service revenue$166K64%
Investment income$800%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$108K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$10K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.51M
Cash$210K
Investments$0
Liabilities$744K
Net assets$2.77M
Liquid reserves23.3 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 19
  • ASHVIN SHETH — MEMBER
  • BHARAT GANDHI — TREASURER-AD
  • DARSHAK SHAH — ADVISOR
  • DIPIKA SHAH — CULTURAL PRO
  • DR JATIN SHAH — MEMBER
  • DRHARIBHAI DAVE — PRESIDENT
  • GIRISH MEHTA — MEMBER
  • HARSHAD THAKKAR — VP-ADVISORY
  • HASMUKH KAVATHIA — MEMBER
  • JAGDISH THEKDI — MEMBER
  • JAYANT DHOLAKIA — MEMBER
  • KAMLESH SHAH — MEMBER
  • NILESH SHAH — MEMBER
  • PARAG CHOKSHI — SECRETARY-AD
  • PRADIP SHETH — MEMBER
  • RAJNI MERCHANT — MEMBER
  • RUPA CHOKSHI — CULTURAL PRO
  • SANJAY C SHAH — SECRETARY
  • SANJAY J SHAH — MEMBER-TREAS