Nonprofit · EIN 11-3429169
CHHANDAYAN INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10018
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $452,575 | $414,768 | $37,807 | $188,685 | $10,000 | $178,685 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $290,551 | $260,303 | $30,248 | $156,492 | $15,614 | $140,878 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $97,183
- of which government grants
- $60,000
- Membership dues
- $8,417
- Program service revenue
- $340,725
- Investment income
- $1,454
- Net rental income
- $550
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $4,151
- Other revenue
- $13,213
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,192
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $15,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $22,323
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $57,277
- Occupancy
- $55,355
- Travel
- $2,664
- Depreciation
- $55
- Program services (functional)
- $320,567
- Management and general (functional)
- $93,621
- Fundraising (functional)
- $580
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $156,492
- Total assets, end of year
- $188,685
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,000
- Net assets, end of year
- $178,685
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,290
- Gross receipts
- $456,075
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMIR CHATTERJEE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| DEBU NAYAK | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| XANDER NAYLOR | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
| AMITABHA BOSE | Treasurer Officer | 8 | $0 |
| TEJAS TOPE | Director Officer | 3 | $0 |
| NOELINA ARCENEAGAS | Director Officer | 3 | $0 |
| RENU NAHATA | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SUBHAMITRA DUTTA | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DIBYARKA CHATTERJEE | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MAULIK MEHTA | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES BAKER | Director Officer | 3 | $0 |
| NARASIMHA RAO PEDDADA | Director Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ABHIK MUKHERJEE | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMIR CHATTERJEE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $15,000 |
| DEBU NAYAK | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| XANDER NAYLOR | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
| AMITABHA BOSE | Treasurer Officer | 8 | $0 |
| TEJAS TOPE | Director Officer | 3 | $0 |
| NOELINA ARCENEAGAS | Director Officer | 3 | $0 |
| RENU NAHATA | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SUBHAMITRA DUTTA | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DIBYARKA CHATTERJEE | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MAULIK MEHTA | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES BAKER | Director Officer | 3 | $0 |
| NARASIMHA RAO PEDDADA | Director Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ABHIK MUKHERJEE | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 269 WEST 39TH ST 5TH FL, NEW YORK, NY 10018-3573
- In care of
- % SAMIR CHATTERJEE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SAMIR CHATTERJEE, 4 WEST 43RD STREET 616, NEW YORK, NY 10036
- Signed the 990
- SAMIR CHATTERJEE, President
- Phone
- (646) 281-4062
- Website
- www.chhandayan.org
- Return prepared by
- Perry Ptashnik CPA
Mission
Chhandayan's mission is to preserve and propagate the rich tradition of Indian classical music and dance.
Program accomplishments
- Chhandayan also offers lessons, classes, workshops, seminars and lecture-demonstrations related to Indian music and dance. The total number of lessons, classes, workshops, seminars and lecture demonstrations offered were over 250. These were attended by over 600 students of different age groups, coming from different ethnic and financial backgrounds. As a resource to the learning process, Chhandayan supplies with books CDs, DVDs and musical instruments. To this effect, Chhandayan also regularly comes out with it own plublication of books, CDs, DVDs and other similar materials pertaining to the information, preservation and propagation of Indian music and dance.Expenses $176,312
- Towards the accomplishment of its mission, Chhandayan presents series of concerts in NY, NJ MD, VA and PA. Chhandayan also sends out musicians to perform for other organizations in the USA. In our concerts we feature maestros and emerging talents. Through exposure to indian music and dance, Chhandayan is creating awareness of this art form as a world cultural heritage, which has helped human civiliation to sustain itself over the past five thousand years. These concerts are attended by diverse population of different age groups and coming from different racial and ethnic backgrounds. We also keep special provision for disabled, seniors and low income members of our society. In order to maintain authenticity and high standard of these events, Chhandayan sponsors accomplished musicians from India.Concerts presented 45; Creative performing Artists 150; participating audience more than 10,000Form 990 Part III Line 2 and Part XI no. 9 In 2021 Chhandayan was able to conduct some Charity service to support the family of artist effected by pandemic.Form 990 Part VI Line 11b Form Review ProcessReview reported is issued by Certified Public Accountant. Form 990 Part VI Line 19 Documents are made available upon request.Expenses $134,638
- Chhandayan encourages and supports people involved in the pursuit of Indian Music and dance. This is done by giving out scholarships and also through other means, such as offering space for lessons, practie and reahearsals. Chhandayan also helops out affiliated musicians and dancers and their families in moments of need.Expenses $9,617
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 11-3429169
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $188,685
- Income (IRS master file)
- $456,075
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $452,575 | $414,768 | $188,685 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $290,551 | $260,303 | $156,492 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $239,661 | $193,537 | $126,244 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 11-3429169).
Questions about CHHANDAYAN INC
- What is the EIN of CHHANDAYAN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHHANDAYAN INC is 11-3429169.
- Is CHHANDAYAN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to CHHANDAYAN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHHANDAYAN INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHHANDAYAN INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHHANDAYAN INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CHHANDAYAN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SAMIR CHATTERJEE.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHHANDAYAN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHHANDAYAN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $452,575, expenses of $414,768 and total assets of $188,685 at year end.
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