2025-04-03T12:33:43-04:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 921279159 South Asian Americans for Change Inc % Krishna Akubathini SOUT 3023073201 2252 SAINT JAMES DR WILMINGTON DE 19808 Krishna Akubathini Treasurer 2025-04-04 false 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X X 79319 X 41319 38000 38000 0 0 0 0 41319 1380 2105 3483 24351 31319 10000 10500 0 20500 10500 20500 10500 20500 10500 20500 South Asian Americans for Change is 501c3 non profit organization committed to breaking the stigma of mental health and promoting emotional physical and social wellbeing through arts education and community-building events in the South Asian community. We serve the South Asian community Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi Nepali and Sri Lankan across the greater Philadelphia area Bucks Chester Delaware Montgomery and Philadelphia counties encompassing the age groups 18-60 with a particular focus on the 25-44 age group. This community is known for its strong cultural identity family values diverse skill sets of various professional backgrounds and active interest in volunteering. Arts - South Asian Americans for Change enhanced mental health awareness and cultural expression through the arts by: 1 Collaborating with over 60 artists including performers painters multimedia and graphic artists jewelry artisans poets and authors. 2 Showcasing these artists in 10+ community events leading to support and recognition for this culturally significant artwork. 3 Producing a 3-part mental health docuseries which achieved significant reach with over 15,000 views per episode and a growing audience of 11,000 YouTube subscribers. 0 10865 Community - South Asian Americans for Change fostered a sense of community and wellbeing through: 1 Hosting 10 mid-sized 30-50 attendees each events and various wellness activities. 2 Supporting 6+ partner events and 50+ collaborations to amplify mental health stories community support and South Asian voices. 3 Engaging 700+ attendees across all events with most reporting a strong sense of community and providing top ratings. 4 Building a vibrant digital presence with nearly 20,000 followers across social media platforms. 0 10215 Education - The organization advanced mental health education and awareness by: 1 Hosting five virtual workshops on topics such as suicide prevention in-law boundaries children of immigrants and the mind-body connection each attended by 20-30 participants with 96% reporting the content was relatable and necessary. 2 Facilitating expert panel discussions at 6+ live events addressing mental health issues including the intersection of mental health with colorism immigrant and LGBTQ+ communities suicide substance use and more. 3 Growing its community of informed participants with 500+ newsletter subscribers. 5000 7750 28830 X Keerthi Channarasappa President 25 0 0 0 Megha Pathak Vice President 20 0 0 0 Neema Nardone Vice President 20 0 0 0 Krishna Akubathini Treasurer 10 0 0 0 Nithya Cherukuru Education & Development Director 15 0 0 0 Ravi Patel Outreach & Sponsorship Director 15 0 0 0 Simran Singh Special Events Director 10 0 0 0 Rupa Mehta Branding & Media Director 15 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false DE PA NY NJ Krishna Akubathini 1134 Sansom St Apt 1020 Philadelphia PA 19107 4129797859 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 0 500 10000 41319 51819 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 10000 41319 51819 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51819 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 10000 41319 51819 X The Healing Through Art Gala 2 44217 6217 38000 0 0 18120 12890 5060 1930 44217 6217 38000 0 0 18120 12890 5060 1930 38000 0 Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| Filming for mental health discussion and resources, $5500.00| Marketing through Meta, $767.00| Operational Expenses Website Zoom Google Workspace Canva Dropbox Bank Fees, $3284.00| Mental Health live community event - June 2024 Chicago, $2040.00| Mental Health Live Podcast Event - June 2024 PHL City Hall, $2560.00| Mental Health Live Event - September 2024 PHL, $10200.00| Part IV, List of Officers | Employee Name:, Description:| Keerthi Channarasappa, We are a small non-profit with a volunteer board| Megha Pathak, We are a small non-profit with a volunteer board| Neema Nardone, We are a small non-profit with a volunteer board| Krishna Akubathini, We are a small non-profit with a volunteer board| Nithya Cherukuru, We are a small non-profit with a volunteer board| Ravi Patel, We are a small non-profit with a volunteer board| Simran Singh, We are a small non-profit with a volunteer board| Rupa Mehta, We are a small non-profit with a volunteer board|