Nonprofit · EIN 27-0325446
COLORADO FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION
Also known as CFAA
Tax-exempt · BROOMFIELD, CO 80023
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $262,719 | $214,303 | $48,416 | $444,276 | $3,297 | $440,979 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $126,798 | $109,014 | $17,784 | $389,275 | $0 | $389,275 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $110,578 | $107,537 | $3,041 | $372,554 | $1,063 | $371,491 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $213,946
- of which government grants
- $69,940
- Membership dues
- $26,853
- Program service revenue
- $33,592
- Investment income
- $4,238
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $10,943
- Other revenue
- $10,943
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $453
- Occupancy
- $29,988
- Travel
- $8,639
- Program services (functional)
- $207,200
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,991
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,112
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $396,243
- Total assets, end of year
- $444,276
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,297
- Net assets, end of year
- $440,979
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $440,979
- Gross receipts
- $262,719
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Chankramath | Executive Director and President Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 10 | $0 |
| Mani Prakash | Treasurer and Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sriram Ganesh | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alpna Bhatia | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vinod Kazhipurath | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Chankramath | President Executive Director | 10 | $0 |
| Mani Prakash | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Sivapramod Kuppa | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Sriram Ganesh | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ramachandra Bykadi | Staff Volunteer | 1 | $0 |
| Vinod Kazhipurath | Staff Volunteer | 2 | $0 |
| Alpna Bhatia | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Chankramath | Executive Director | 10 | $0 |
| Mani Prakash | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Sivapramod Kuppa | President | 1 | $0 |
| Sriram Ganesh | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ramachandra Bykadi | Staff Volunteer | 1 | $0 |
| Anahita Bharadwaj | Event Volunteer | 0.25 | $0 |
| Alpna Bhatia | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 13924 PINEHURST CIR, BROOMFIELD, CO 80023-4551
- In care of
- % AJAY CHANKRAMATH
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- 1709 Tuscany Court, Longmont CO 80503
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Ajay Chankramath, 13924 PINEHURST CIR, BROOMFIELD, CO 800234551
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- Ajay Menon, 1709 Tuscany Court, Longmont CO 80503
- Signed the 990
- Ajay Chankramath, Executive Director
- Phone
- (720) 340-2322
- Website
- www.coloradofinearts.org
Mission
The Colorado Fine Arts Association CFAA is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to preserving presenting and promoting the classical performing arts of India and the rest of South Asia including Carnatic music Hindustani music and classical dance for diverse audiences across Colorado.
Program accomplishments
- Hariharan in Concert 2025: CFAA presented Padma Shri Hariharan one of Indias most accomplished classical and ghazal vocalists and a celebrated playback singer in a major concert event in 2025. The concert featured a blend of Hindustani classical compositions and Indian devotional music performed with accompanying instrumentalists from India and the United States. The event drew a large multi-generational audience from across the Denver metro area and beyond expanding CFAAs reach into the broader South Asian community while remaining grounded in classical music traditions. As CFAAs flagship 2025 event it generated meaningful program service revenue and attracted new patrons to the organizations regular classical programming.Expenses $50,245 · revenue $33,592
- Ranjani-Gayathri in Concert 2025: CFAA presented the celebrated Carnatic vocal duo Ranjani and Gayathri two of the most respected classical Carnatic musicians performing today. Known for their exceptional vocal technique deep grounding in Carnatic tradition and signature renditions of devotional and classical compositions the sisters delivered a major Carnatic music concert to Colorado audiences. The event served CFAAs core mission of preserving and promoting classical Indian performing arts and engaged dedicated patrons of Carnatic music as well as newer audiences seeking authentic classical traditions.Expenses $27,771 · revenue $3,900
- Sanjay Subrahmanyan in Concert 2025: CFAA presented Sangita Kalanidhi Sanjay Subrahmanyan one of the most acclaimed Carnatic vocalists of his generation in a major classical concert. Recognized with the Madras Music Academys highest honor and celebrated for his masterful command of traditional Carnatic repertoire his innovative concert formats and his deep scholarly engagement with the music Sanjay delivered a full Carnatic kacheri to Colorado audiences. The concert featured classical compositions across the Carnatic canon performed with traditional accompaniment on violin and mridangam drawing dedicated patrons of Carnatic music from across the Denver metro area and surrounding regions. The event reflected CFAAs core mission of presenting the highest caliber of classical Indian performing arts to North American audiences and stood as one of the organizations flagship Carnatic offerings of 2025.Expenses $26,175 · revenue $5,847
- Other Classical Performing Arts Programs 2025: Throughout fiscal year 2025 CFAA presented an additional series of classical music and dance programs across Colorado each contributing to the organizations mission of preserving presenting and promoting the classical performing arts of India and South Asia. These included: Kalyana Srinivasam A devotional Carnatic music presentation Yavanika A classical Indian dance program CFAA Itihasa A heritage and educational program celebrating CFAAs history and the continuum of classical arts tradition The Golden Road A bridge program connecting classical traditions to contemporary North American audiences Dikshithar 250 A commemorative program marking the 250th birth anniversary of Muthuswami Dikshitar one of the Trinity of Carnatic music VK Arunkumar A classical Carnatic vocal concert RMTU 2025 A musical training and educational engagement program Vasantha Utsav A classical Indian music and dance festival event Natyang Nritasala A classical Indian dance programExpenses $103,009 · revenue $1,149
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-0325446
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $444,276
- Income (IRS master file)
- $262,719
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $262,719 | $214,303 | $444,276 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $126,798 | $109,014 | $389,275 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $110,578 | $107,537 | $372,554 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Ajay Menon | December 31, 2011 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 27-0325446).
Questions about COLORADO FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of COLORADO FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLORADO FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION is 27-0325446.
- Is COLORADO FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to COLORADO FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLORADO FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION 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 COLORADO FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COLORADO FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COLORADO FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Ajay Chankramath.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLORADO FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COLORADO FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $262,719, expenses of $214,303 and total assets of $444,276 at year end.
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