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GUJARATI CULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 942856752 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE A230 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · gcaaz.org
revenue
$77K
expenses
$51K
net assets
$125K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

GUJARATI CULTURAL ASSOCIATION ORGANIZES CULTURAL ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS ALL THROUGH THE YEAR

profile · synthesized from sources

Gujarati Cultural Association of Arizona (GCA) works to preserve and promote Gujarati cultural heritage among the Gujarati diaspora in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The organization hosts religious festivals such as Navratri, Diwali, and Sharad Purnima, as well as social and recreational events including picnics, dramas, concerts, and sports tournaments. GCA serves over 1,000 Gujarati families, fostering community cohesion and cultural continuity in Arizona.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Picnic
Largescale community picnic with sports tournaments (cricket, volleyball, basketball), singing, and Housy (BINGO)
Community Directory Distribution
Publication and distribution of a detailed phone directory used as a key resource by Gujarati families in Arizona
Diwali Dinner
Festive celebration including dinner, entertainment by Bollywood-style artists from across the U.S. and India
Gujarati Drama
Annual drama performances brought to the community to promote Gujarati language and theater
Navratri Celebration
Annual cultural and religious festival featuring garba and dandiya raas, with performances by local and India-based groups
Sharad Purnima & Makar Sankranti Celebrations
Religious and seasonal festivals marked with community gatherings, kite flying, and cultural activities
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Community Resource Directory Development 4 activities
    • Distribute community directory
      The organization distributes a detailed phone book or directory to the Gujarati community in Arizona.
    • Distribute community directory
      Distributes a detailed phone book or directory to the Gujarati community in Arizona.
    • Distribute community phone directory
      The organization distributes a detailed phone book or directory to the Gujarati community in Arizona.
    • Distributes community directories and resources
      Produces and distributes a detailed phone book (directory) to the Gujarati community in Arizona as a resource for connection and communication.
  • School Community Events & Family Nights 4 activities
    • Host entertainment and community events
      Hosts various entertainment and community events including large-scale picnics with sports activities (Cricket, Volleyball, Basketball), singing, and Bingo, as well as dramas and concerts for the Gujarati community in Arizona.
    • Host entertainment and social events
      The organization hosts a variety of entertainment and social events for the community, such as large-scale picnics with sports activities (Cricket, Volleyball, Basketball), singing, and Bingo, as well as dramas and concerts. They annually bring dramas to the community and organize specific events like "Killol in Phoenix."
    • Host entertainment and social events
      The organization hosts a variety of entertainment and social events for the community, such as large-scale picnics with sports activities (Cricket, Volleyball, Basketball), singing, and Bingo, as well as dramas, concerts, and sports tournaments. They also bring dramas to the community annually.
    • Hosts large-scale entertainment and community events
      Organizes annual picnics, drama performances, concerts, and sports tournaments (including Cricket, Volleyball, and Basketball), with events such as "Killol in Phoenix" and large-scale picnics featuring games like Bingo and singing activities.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Organize religious and cultural festivals
      The organization hosts and organizes various religious and cultural festivals for the Gujarati community in Arizona, including Navratri, Sharad Purnima, Diwali, Uttryan (kite flying), Holi, Makar Sankranti, and Gujarat Day. These events sometimes feature performances by groups from India.
    • Organize religious and cultural festivals
      Organizes and hosts major Gujarati religious and cultural festivals such as Navratri, Sharad Purnima, Diwali, Uttryan (kite flying), Holi, Makar Sankranti, and Gujarat Day, often featuring performances by groups from India and Bollywood-style artists.
    • Organize religious and cultural festivals
      The organization hosts and organizes various religious and cultural festivals for the Gujarati community in Arizona, including Navratri, Sharad Purnima, Diwali, Uttryan (kite flying), Holi, Makar Sankranti, and Gujarat Day. These events often feature performances by groups from India and Bollywood-style artists.
    • Organizes religious and cultural festivals
      Hosts annual religious and cultural events including Navratri, Diwali, Holi, Sharad Purnima, Makar Sankranti, and Gujarat Day, with some celebrations featuring performers brought from India and attended by over 1,000 Gujarati families in Arizona.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$77K
Contributions & grants$67K87%
Program service revenue$10K13%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$51K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$125K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$125K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 4
  • ASHOK R TRIPATHI — DIRECTOR
  • DEVEN AVLANI — DIRECTOR
  • PRAFUL PATEL — DIRECTOR
  • RAJU SHAH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • sister organizations Partner — Collaborates with other sister organizations to celebrate festivals like Uttryan and Holi.