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Nonprofit · EIN 22-3895077

CHHANDAM INSTITUTE OF KATHAK DANCE INC

Tax-exempt · STOW, MA 01775

Financials

$146K$146K2023$248K$201K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHHANDAM INSTITUTE OF KATHAK DANCE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$247,997$200,871$47,126$443,250$15,109$428,141
December 31, 2023990-EZ$145,988$145,744$244$392,157$10,787$381,370
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$88,123
Program service revenue
$148,470
Investment income
$11,404
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,904
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$60,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$65,030
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,715
Occupancy
$40,058
Travel
$24,706
Program services (functional)
$182,290
Management and general (functional)
$18,581

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$392,157
Total assets, end of year
$443,250
Total liabilities, end of year
$15,109
Net assets, end of year
$428,141
Net assets without donor restrictions
$428,141
Gross receipts
$347,800
Employees
1
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
MA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gretchen Hayden-RuckertArtistic Director
Trustee or director
40$60,000
Meenakshi Verma-AgrawalTreasurer
Officer
2$6,150
Shefali JainClerk
Officer
9$5,250
Anjali Mitter DuvaPresident
Officer
5$0
George RuckertDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Chirag PatelGrants Advisor
Officer
2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gretchen Hayden-RuckertArtistic Director40$60,000
Meenakshi Verma-AgrawalTreasurer2$3,500
Anjali Mitter DuvaPresident5$0
George RuckertDirector1$0
Shefali JainClerk9$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
26 RAILROAD AVE, STOW, MA 01775-1515
In care of
% ANJALI MITTER DUVA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Meenakshi Verma-Agrawal, 1556A Concord St, Framingham, MA 01701
Signed the 990
Meenakshi Verma-Agrawal, Treasurer
Phone
(508) 981-9091
Return prepared by
M Theresa Dave CPA

Mission

Chhandika is dedicated to maintaining and contributing to the rich tradition of kathak dance, a classical storytelling art from North India. Chhandika offers classes for men, women, and children of all ages; enriches the community through performances and demonstrations; fosters personal growth and cultural exploration through its workshop and outreach activities.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Conducted weekly Kathak classes at two locations.
    Expenses $132,473 · grants $3,674 · revenue $128,799
  • Planned performances including solo or ensemble presentations at cultural events, museums and festivals.
    Expenses $46,320 · grants $26,649 · revenue $19,671
  • Other Administrative Expenses
    Expenses $22,078 · grants $12,578 · revenue $9,500

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
22-3895077
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
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$443,250
Income (IRS master file)
$347,800

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$247,997$200,871$443,250IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$145,988$145,744$392,157XML
990December 2022$106,538$167,117$398,959IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 22-3895077).

Questions about CHHANDAM INSTITUTE OF KATHAK DANCE INC

What is the EIN of CHHANDAM INSTITUTE OF KATHAK DANCE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHHANDAM INSTITUTE OF KATHAK DANCE INC is 22-3895077.
Is CHHANDAM INSTITUTE OF KATHAK DANCE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to CHHANDAM INSTITUTE OF KATHAK DANCE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHHANDAM INSTITUTE OF KATHAK DANCE 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 CHHANDAM INSTITUTE OF KATHAK DANCE 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 CHHANDAM INSTITUTE OF KATHAK DANCE 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 CHHANDAM INSTITUTE OF KATHAK DANCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Meenakshi Verma-Agrawal.
Who are the officers and directors of CHHANDAM INSTITUTE OF KATHAK DANCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,000 (Gretchen Hayden-Ruckert, Artistic Director).
How much revenue does CHHANDAM INSTITUTE OF KATHAK DANCE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $247,997, expenses of $200,871 and total assets of $443,250 at year end.

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