Sikh Centre of Seattle
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 49% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Church for Sikh religious services and humanitarian causes.
- Income
- $842,027
- Spending
- $524,041
- Spent on programs
- 49%
- Reserves
- 17.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 5
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 17.8 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 26% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 19% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1549% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (5)
- $241,354 spent. Regular prayer services are held for the congregation, including special observances on major Sikh religious holidays. The Sikh Centre of Seattle provides daily Langar (Free Kitchen), offering free meals to all members of the community. Langar (Free Kitchen) is especially prominent on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Sikh religious holidays. Surplus food from Langar (Free Kitchen) is donated to local food banks to support those in need outside of our congregation.
- $13,000 spent. COMMUNITY/COALITION BUILDING The Sikh Centre of Seattle actively collaborates with local organizations and community members to foster understanding, build strong relationships, and enhance connections between the Sikh community and the wider public. The Centre participates in both local and international charitable initiatives, including providing donations to organizations such as Seattle Childrens Hospital and Bothell High School (supporting food programs for students in need). Regular donations of food and resources are made to local food banks to assist individuals and families facing hunger in our community.
- YOUTH SERVICES The Sikh Centre of Seattle provides educational programs to teach youth about Sikh beliefs, values, and religious practices. Regular prayer services and special events are organized specifically for youth to encourage their participation and spiritual growth. The Centre offers classes for young people in areas such as prayer, Sikh history and teachings, and traditional music.
- * PRAYER AND LANGAR SEWA SERVICES WERE HELD ON EVERY SUNDAY AND EVERY REILIGOUS HOLIDAY. FURTHER, OTHER EVENTS WERE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR * SIKH CENTRE OF SEATTLE EDUCATED MANY YOUTHS THROUGH RELIGIOUS PRAYER, EDUCATIONAL, AND MUSIC CLASSES
- * PRAYER AND LANGAR SEWA SERVICES WERE HELD ON EVERY SUNDAY AND EVERY REILIGOUS HOLIDAY. FURTHER, OTHER EVENTS WERE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR 0. 0. 0.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2009.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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