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Nonprofit · EIN 86-1400726

VISHNUPURAM LITERARY CIRCLE

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78750

Financials

$176K$71K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VISHNUPURAM LITERARY CIRCLE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$175,643$71,292$104,351$121,175$0$121,175
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$175,643

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$188
Other expenses
$71,104
Program services (functional)
$71,115

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$16,824
Total assets, end of year
$121,175
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$121,175
Cash, savings and investments
$121,175
Gross receipts
$175,643

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Soundararajan VarathappanFOUNDER21$0
RADHA VELUSAMYOFFICER5$0
Jainder SoundararajanOFFICER5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
11608 SPICEWOOD PKWY UNIT 3, AUSTIN, TX 78750-2649
In care of
% SOUNDARARAJAN VARATHAPPAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
PO Box 200363, Austin TX 78750
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Soundararajan Varathappan, 11608 Spicewood Pkwy Unit 3, Austin TX 78750
Signed the 990-EZ
SOUNDARARAJAN VARATHAPPAN, FOUNDER
Phone
(512) 484-9369
Return prepared by
Block Advisors

Mission

literary discussions are livestreamed quarterly This is a two hour event broken into discussion and a live Q&A with the author regarding his works an annual literary forum is held annually where hundred of members attend 10-12 literary sessions over a two day period World renowned authors are invited

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • A literary discussion forum in the name of Ka.Naa.Su is livestreamed once a quarter during which we focus on a specific writer and their work. This two hour event is split into two portions. First, two VLC members give a talk on the writer's work. Second, a Q&A is held with the guest writer. The guest is paid an honorarium. o
    Expenses $35,564
  • An in-person literary forum in the name of Emerson is held annually in Boone, North Carolina. Hundreds of members attend 10 to 12 literary sessions conducted over two days. World renowned writers are invited as guests and their lectures and critiques during the sessions are additional benefits for the attendees.
    Expenses $28,890
  • o Produces songs and documentaries to appreciate a writer's work. VLC has produced a documentary movie and two songs s
    Expenses $6,661

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
86-1400726
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$121,175
Income (IRS master file)
$175,643

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$175,643$71,292$121,175IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Soundararajan Varathappan
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Soundararajan Varathappan
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Soundararajan Varathappan
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Soundararajan Varathappan
December 31, 2020≤ $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 86-1400726).

Questions about VISHNUPURAM LITERARY CIRCLE

What is the EIN of VISHNUPURAM LITERARY CIRCLE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VISHNUPURAM LITERARY CIRCLE is 86-1400726.
Is VISHNUPURAM LITERARY CIRCLE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to VISHNUPURAM LITERARY CIRCLE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VISHNUPURAM LITERARY CIRCLE 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 VISHNUPURAM LITERARY CIRCLE 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 VISHNUPURAM LITERARY CIRCLE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of VISHNUPURAM LITERARY CIRCLE?
The 990-N for 2024 names Soundararajan Varathappan.
Who are the officers and directors of VISHNUPURAM LITERARY CIRCLE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does VISHNUPURAM LITERARY CIRCLE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $175,643, expenses of $71,292 and total assets of $121,175 at year end.

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