2026-08-20T05:38:02-07:00 2025-12-31 202747426 RICH AND BANDER LLP 79 MADISON AVE 2ND FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10016 990 2025-01-01 473333174 THE KOTA ALLIANCE INC KOTA 3478843626 43 SAINT NICHOLAS PLACE NEW YORK NY 10031 JAANA REHNSTROM PRESIDENT 3478843626 2026-08-20 true JONATHAN A BANDER P00561220 2126842470 2026-08-20 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JAANA REHNSTROM 43 SAINT NICHOLAS PLACE New York NY 10031 391388 false X WWW.KOTA-ALLIANCE.ORG X 2015 NY KOTAS MISSION IS TO CREATE MORE EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES FORMARGINALIZED WOMEN AND GIRLS THROUGH ADVOCACY, ARTS & CULTURE AND HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS. OUR WORK BRIDGES LOCAL ACTIVISMIN WEST HARLEM WITH WOMENS ISSUES AND SOCIAL CHANGE GLOBALLY 7 6 0 12 0 0 190620 149105 0 29546 17161 195803 174228 415969 340494 209 5924 0 0 0 75878 447344 392668 447553 398592 -31584 -58098 2150679 2017382 900126 851247 1250553 1166135 X KOTAS MISSION IS TO CREATE MORE EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES FORMARGINALIZED WOMEN AND GIRLS THROUGH ADVOCACY, ARTS & CULTURE AND HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS. OUR WORK BRIDGES LOCAL ACTIVISMIN WEST HARLEM WITH WOMENS ISSUES AND SOCIAL CHANGE GLOBALLY false false 87318 0 0 ARTS PROGRAMMING: Threaded Realities: women, Identity and Fashion multimedia, monthlong art exhibit with associated 2 public workshops. Intercultural poetry reading. Destination Dining - Bridging Cultures and Generations ; and exploration of culinary arts at our annual fundraiser. 109345 5924 0 HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING: 4 Doula circles exploring doula needs for effective work, work-life balance and finding financial assistance through grants; a collaboration with youth organization 4wardinclusion Intergenerational Learning and Healing providing holistic wellness services to their clientele; 2 Community potluck dinners; 2 Kota Wellness Days; Meditation retreat with Harlem Wellness Center. Yoga for women every Saturday morning with Harlem wellness Center. 0 0 0 OUR GLOBAL AGENDA INCLUDED PRESENTING AN AWARD FROM OUR FUND FOR HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS TO HAYDEE CASTILLO, A LONGTIME NICARAGUAN HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER; AND A BREAKFAST MEETING WITH THE RECIPIENT FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR, MAHBOUBA SERAJ OF AFGHANISTAN. WE ALSO WERE ABLE TO COVER HOSPITAL BILLS FOR A FEMALE HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER IN UGANDA. WE CONTINUED TO USE OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO ADVOCATE FOR WOMENS RIGHTS, ESPECIALLY IN SUPPORT OF OUR WIDER NETWORK OF 0 0 0 196663 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 16 0 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 7 6 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false NY X THE ORGANIZATION 9179692051 43 SAINT NICHOLAS PLACE NEW YORK NY 10031 X JAANA REHNSTROM PRESIDENT 40.00 X X 0 0 0 LANCHI VENATOR TREASURER 5.00 X X 0 0 0 CAEN DENNIS SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BEEJHY BARHANY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SABA ISMAIL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 RANDI PLEVY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 YAOTUNDE OBIORA DIBIA BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 false false false RABIA FARHANG CONSULTING LLC 240 EAST 86TH STREET 17K NEW YORK NY 10028 STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT 130000 1 3661 17497 127947 10004 149105 4196 0 4196 176831 176831 176831 176831 55115 42150 12965 12965 0 0 12965 1200 3661 8744 -7544 0 -7544 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 4941 4941 0 0 4941 340494 181772 0 9617 793 793 5131 5131 19300 0 19300 0 839 0 839 0 198195 117969 40113 40113 314 314 0 0 42098 11412 23839 6847 6000 6000 0 0 477 477 0 0 19264 0 19264 0 65286 32643 13057 19586 10187 5094 2037 3056 UTILITIES 12031 6016 2406 3609 PROPERTY TAXES 7566 3783 1513 2270 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 7275 7031 0 244 BANK AND MERCHANT CHARGES 2361 0 2208 153 1475 0 1475 0 398592 196663 126051 75878 147075 19361 110309 15000 8750 2015951 260749 1815884 1755202 172720 123760 2150679 2017382 64482 84749 800900 730900 22598 34744 13000 900126 851247 X 1250153 1149385 400 16750 1250553 1166135 2150679 2017382 -58098 -26320 X true X false false false X 0 536897 86722 233434 190620 149105 1196778 0 0 536897 86722 233434 190620 149105 1196778 704960 491818 9437 1756 178625 208629 181027 579474 0 0 1776252 154301 0.27690 0.29530 X 0 0 0 Other Addl Info THE ORGANIZATIONS PULIC CHARITY STATUS IS 509(A)(2). HOWEVER SINCE THE ORGANIZATION DOESNT QUALIFY AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2), IT COMPLETED PART II TO DETERMINE IF THE ORGANIZATION QUALIFIES AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(VI). Pt II Ln 17a During the year, the Organizations public support percentage was less than the 33 1/3% requirement; however, the Organization believes it continues to qualify as a publicly supported organization under the facts and circumstances test pursuant to section 170(b)(1)(a)(vi). The Organizations public support percentage exceeded the 10% threshold required under the facts and circumstances test. The Organization receives support from a broad and diverse range of sources, including governmental support (such as NYS EDC and NYC Dept of Cultural Affairs), foundation support (West Harlem Development Corporation) , individual contributions, and other public sources. The Organization is not dependent upon a limited number of contributors or concentrated funding sources. The main reason for not reaching the 33.3 % threshold over 5 years was the one-time single donation by the founder for the downpayment in 2021 for the building where the organization now resides and conducts its programming. The amounts contributed by the founder are unusual and not normally expected as part of the organizations on-going support. The Organization actively conducts activities designed to attract support from the general public, including fundraising activities, outreach efforts, public programs, community engagement initiatives, and other solicitation efforts. These activities demonstrate the Organizations ongoing commitment to obtaining broad public support and maintaining a relationship with the community it serves. However, it is important to note that the organization resides in a building in West Harlem, an area of New York City where the median income is classified as low. The members of the public engage in the activities provided by the organization, and appreciate them being offered for free or at low cost; most of them are not able to support financially. In addition, board members are not compensated for their considerable board service; the organization receives much in-kind support from interns from Europe, and from the unpaid leadership of its founder, who continues to work full time for the organization. The intern contribution is valued at the equivalent of two full time employees. A significant source of the Organizations income was derived from rental income received from an LLC fully owned by the Organization. The LLC was formed to further the Organizations exempt mission and operates for nonprofit purposes consistent with the requirements of the New York State real property tax law. The activities of the LLC support and further the Organizations exempt purposes. The Organizations programs and services are available to and benefit the general public. The Organizations governing body, operations, and oversight structure reflect broad public involvement, including diverse representation of the local community where 3 of 6 Board Directors live and work (in West Harlem). The Organization is operated to accomplish its exempt purposes rather than for the benefit of private interests. Although the Organizations public support percentage did not exceed the 33 1/3% threshold, the Organization believes that the totality of the facts and circumstances-including the nature and diversity of its support, its public fundraising and outreach activities, its programs and services, and its relationship with the general public-demonstrate that it continues to meet the requirements of section 170(b)(1)(a)(vi). The Organizations current goal is to expand its fundraising efforts and increase support received directly from the general public in order to further strengthen its public support base and improve its public support percentage. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 1962572 260749 1701823 53379 0 53379 1755202 EIDL LOAN 0 SECURITY DEPOSIT PAYABLE 13000 13000 X Pt X, Line 2 THE ORGANIZATION EVALUATED ITS CURRENT TAX POSITION AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR WHICH A RESERVE SHOULD BE NECESSARY. true GENERAL SUPPORT 2 5131 JAANA REHNSTROM PRESIDENT BUILDING PURCHASE X 998900 730900 false true true 730900 Pt VI, Line 11b THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIALS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. Pt VI, Line 18 THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FORM 990, FORM 1023, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Pt VI, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Pt VI, Line 12c THE BOARD CHAIR MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OUR GLOBAL AGENDA INCLUDED PRESENTING AN AWARD FROM OUR FUND FOR 0. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g ARTIST FEES 31058. 31058. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT 40113. 0. 0. 40113. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g OTHER CONSULTING FEES 127024. 86911. 40113. 0.