Bichitra a Bengali Religious & Cultural Organization
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Foster Religious, Cultural, Charitable, Educational Forums
- Income
- $117,952
- Spending
- $124,200
- Reserves
- 9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 76%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 74 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $107,484 spent. Bichitra arranges and performs 4-6 Religious and Cultural Programs during each Fiscal year. The Purpose is to promote Ethnic Cultural Awareness Within the background of the Larger American Culture. In 2021-2022 Five programs staged in open forum of all ages. Over 300 persons attended.
- $1,771 spent. Bichitra arranges weekly Bengali Language Classes. In 2021-2022 all classes operated virtually. The Purpose is to promote Cultural and Educational Awareness among community members. The Classes are open to all interested communities. Over 100 persons are engaged continuously
- $5,382 spent. Bichitra arranges Charitable Fund Raising as a part of its regular and special programs. The Purpose is to promote Charitable Awareness among community members, and support the Less-Fortunate. The Funds are distributed to Needy Charities. Over 1000 persons are benefited by the respective organizations.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1978.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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