Nonprofit · EIN 92-3640639
TRAVELING SOUTH ASIAN LITERARY FESTIVAL
Also known as TRASAL
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $211,862 | $227,606 | -$15,744 | $51,609 | $0 | $51,609 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $142,467 | $75,114 | $67,353 | $67,353 | $0 | $67,353 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $202,852
- Program service revenue
- $8,935
- Investment income
- $75
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,252
- Travel
- $49,111
- Program services (functional)
- $222,763
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,843
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $67,353
- Total assets, end of year
- $51,609
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $51,609
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $51,609
- Gross receipts
- $211,862
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2024
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alka Kurian | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sumathi Raghavan | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Pratik Sharma | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Nishant Kumar Singh | Board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kavita Garg | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Shesh Mathur | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Rick Simonson | Board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alka Kurian | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Anika Sinha | Board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Pratik Sharma | Board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nishant Kumar Singh | Board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kavita Garg | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Shesh Mathur | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Rick Simonson | Board member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2029 N 77TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4905
- In care of
- % ALKA KURIAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Alka Kurian, 2029 N 77th St, Seattle, WA 98103
- Signed the 990
- Alka Kurian, Executive Director
- Phone
- (206) 778-4336
- Website
- www.trasel.net
- 990-N for 2023 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Alka Kurian, 2029 N 77th Street, Seattle WA 98103. Mailing address: 2029 N 77th Street, Seattle WA 98103. Website: https://www.trasal.net/
- Return prepared by
- Hingston Miller Hingston PLLC
Mission
Traveling South Asian Literacy Festival brings together a diversity of South Asian Literary voices to surface and deepen conversations around key issues in South Asia and its diasporas. It curates and documents historically under-represented writings of people in both mainstream and regional South Asian languages and in translation.
Program accomplishments
- Hold once a year annual traveling litfests to spotlight local talent across North America and South Asia.Hold hybrid events to enable to enable virtual attendance for those unable to travel to the venues.Build a fund to cover participating author honoraria, travel, and accomodation costs.Post book reviews (written, audio, and video) on the website in diverse South Asian languages and in translation.Host a literary festival called JLF Seattle. The Jaipur Literature Festival affirms the power of words and ideas through a line-up of speakers and sessions.TRASAL Talks-Holds a monthly virtual book talk series featuring renowned and emerging writers in conversation on South Asian histories, politics, culture, identity, and diaspora.Expenses $222,763 · revenue $8,935
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-3640639
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $51,609
- Income (IRS master file)
- $211,862
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $211,862 | $227,606 | $51,609 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $142,467 | $75,114 | $67,353 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Alka Kurian Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | April 30, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: ALKA KURIAN Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | April 30, 2023 | ≤ $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 92-3640639).
Questions about TRAVELING SOUTH ASIAN LITERARY FESTIVAL
- What is the EIN of TRAVELING SOUTH ASIAN LITERARY FESTIVAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TRAVELING SOUTH ASIAN LITERARY FESTIVAL is 92-3640639.
- Is TRAVELING SOUTH ASIAN LITERARY FESTIVAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to TRAVELING SOUTH ASIAN LITERARY FESTIVAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TRAVELING SOUTH ASIAN LITERARY FESTIVAL 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 TRAVELING SOUTH ASIAN LITERARY FESTIVAL 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 TRAVELING SOUTH ASIAN LITERARY FESTIVAL 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 TRAVELING SOUTH ASIAN LITERARY FESTIVAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Alka Kurian.
- Who are the officers and directors of TRAVELING SOUTH ASIAN LITERARY FESTIVAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does TRAVELING SOUTH ASIAN LITERARY FESTIVAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $211,862, expenses of $227,606 and total assets of $51,609 at year end.
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