2025-05-29T13:25:58Z 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 814357226 Roshni ROSH 7204270404 10918 E Crestridge Cir Englewood CO 80111 Deepali D Lindblom Executive Director 7204270404 2025-05-09 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Executive Director Deepali D Lindblom 10918 E CRESTRIDGE CIR Englewood CO 80111 423743 false X Roshniislight.org X 2016 CO Roshni is a community-based arts organization that works with those at the margins to affirm, express and connect through the performing arts. We use art to uplift, heal and inspire. Our goals are to: 1. Support the cultures and artistic traditions of New Americans (refugee/immigrants), people with physical disabilities and mental illnesses, racial/ ethnic minorities, people experiencing homelessness, the LGBTQ community, and seniors 2. Recruit and mentor local artist residents 3. Produce artwork and opportunities to present them 4. Initiate long-term projects to strengthen neighborhoods and communities Our free programs are geared towards youth & adult programs, theater productions, the New American Arts Festival, and monthly cultural events. We work in partnership with schools and other arts organizations to reach diverse communities, combine resources, and offer programs at accessible venues. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our staff, volunteers, and board members. 7 7 0 35 0 0 348860 403160 5024 7565 3428 13018 1810 0 359122 423743 0 2000 0 0 193477 121406 0 0 0 51891 223856 245368 347262 113754 76481 236761 433285 236761 356804 0 76481 X Roshni was founded in 2016 by an immigrant woman artist of color to address a lack of Diversity and Inclusion in the Performing Arts in Denver metro. We focus on cross-cultural collaborations among diverse populations we serve. Opportunities and platforms to showcase and honor different types of art and projects that bring people together from diverse backgrounds while making it relevant and accessible to local residents. The intention is to provide more culturally responsive arts programming and to use Arts not just for entertainment but also as an effective tool for community building, well-being, and promoting empathy. Our ten year-round programs for youth/adults have at their core a development of community and connectivity among participants and audiences. We welcome local residents into our space. We strives to share their stories and performances with wider audiences from across metro Denver, providing insights and promoting understanding between cultures and identities. false false 130000 156000 0 New American Stories is a 24-week after-school/week program that is running for the 6th year in 8 year of the organisation's existence. Geared towards BIPOC youth between 5-18 years of age, the Participants create their own script, set design, and choreography for an original performance. The program provides a safe place for 100+ youth to spend time outside of school, while fostering positive relationships between their peers and adults. 80000 85000 The New American Arts Festival began in 2020, with a goal to raise awareness and present the voices from underserved cultural groups. The fifth edition will take place in September 2025, with an estimated audience of 2,000+. The theme last year was ' When the Drum Beats - All Differences Dissolve', and showcased 12 original productions and performances by diverse artists and arts organizations. 15000 15000 Sew and Sing is a year-round program for stay-at-home refugee/asylee mothers to learn to sew, learn English through songs and conversations, and connect with each other. Learning English, social, professional and entrepreneurial skills open the door for them to find community and employment in the US. 122262 147160 20583 347262 true true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true false false true true true false true false true false CO X Deepali D Lindblom 7204270404 10918 E CRESTRIDGE CIR Englewood CO 80111 X Alice Moy President 0.50 X 0 0 0 Kirit Merchant Tresasurer 0.50 X 0 0 0 Dan Smith Board member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Abigail Hoke Secretary 1.00 X 0 0 0 Deborah Clendenning Board member 0.15 X 0 0 0 Hicham Elahmadi Board member 0.15 X 0 0 0 Felicia O'Connell Board member 0.10 X 0 0 0 Deepali Lindblom Executive/Artistic Director 40.00 X 99000 0 0 99000 0 0 0 true false false Ryan Ferguson 965 County Club Court Broomfield CO 80020 Creative Director/Instructor 30500 Katherine Sheamansmith 285 Laurel St Broomfield CO 80020 Admin/Instructor 40473 27 312850 90310 403160 7565 7565 7565 13018 13018 0 0 0 423743 7565 0 13018 X 2000 2000 99000 99000 16980 16980 5426 5426 0 0 0 0 160006 160006 2382 2382 3288 3288 18606 18606 2805 2805 4055 4055 32714 32714 347262 347262 0 0 22278 26010 214483 407275 236761 433285 236761 356804 0 236761 356804 0 X 0 76481 0 76481 236761 433285 76481 X false false false X 0 80179 20097 197159 348860 410725 1057020 80179 20097 197159 348860 410725 1057020 97875 959145 489 3428 13018 16935 0 0 0 1810 1810 1075765 0.89160 0.98000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Deepali Lindblom Executive Director 99000 16980 115980 Part III, Line 4d Our other programs are The Empathy Project, which offers a touring show in 30 schools/public organization annually. Dreams of Becoming, is a mentorship and wellness program geared towards young men aged 13-18 Chance on Dance is a weekly program for people with disabilities and mental illnesses as well as seniors I ARISE brings together 8-12 women of diverse backgrounds to create an original theatrical production KinsMen brings together 8-12 men of diverse backgrounds to create an original theatrical production Open Mic & Mingle, a monthly program to bring together Artists and Community Afsana, a result of the Sew & Sing program that sells the products made by its participants Part IX, Line 11g We hired a professional grant writer in 2024. Part VI, Line 11b The Form 990 is prepared by the Executive Director and is distributed to the members for review. Part VI, Line 12c The Part VI, Line 15a The board members were sent the annual salary proposal of the Executive Director, which was reviewed and approved by the Board. Part VI, Line 19 The documents are made available upon request.