Valley Bengali Community
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Valley Bengali Community, established in 1987, is a socio-cultural organization promoting Bengali and Indian culture in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles area. It is run by volunteers and with the money raised by contributions from members and volunteers. The organization is 100% non profit and serves the community in the area.
- Income
- $-20,033
- Spending
- $0
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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 (2)
- $78,254 spent. Durgotsav 2025: It was the major event that VBC organized in 2025, held in the spirit of bringing the Bengalis and Indians of the region together to celebrate the culture of Bengal. It was a multiday event to promote the core culture of the community. Over the 4 day event, it created opportunities for children and adults of the community to perform and celebrate the culture. Additionally, VBC organized cultural shows by artists from India, who performed live and celebrated Indian classical and traditional music, including folk music from rural parts of India. More than 500 people in Southern California participated and celebrated the diversity of Indian culture.
- $4,845 spent. Saraswati Puja 2025 The second largest event of VBC is primarily dedicated for kids and young adults of the community who come together to embrace the culture of their roots and take a lead role in organizing the event.On this day, the venue becomes a milieu of children and young folks celebrating their success and observing the richness of Bengali culture. They perform Bengali and Indian traditional and contemporary songs, drama, and music that support their holistic growth. Over 175 people attended this event.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 June 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 October 21, 2026.
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