Saath
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
SAATH CELEBRATES CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL HARMONY IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE JOYFUL MEDIUM OF DANCE, PERFORMING ARTS, AND RELATED SOUTH ASIAN CULTURAL TRADITIONS.
- Income
- $119,239
- Spending
- $75,344
- Reserves
- 26.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 60%
- Highest pay
- $10,000, executive director
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 26.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.
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 (3)
- $35,287 spent. Created a South Asian Dance Drama - 2 Suitcases with a cast of more than 75 performers touching on the topic of domestic violence in the South Asian community. This was attended by over 1300 community members. We also partnered with local organizations that provide resources for abuse victims and we had post show discussions.
- $4,644 spent. Hosted a community based dance competition - "Great Indian Dance Off" at the Mall of America - Rotunda. This was free for audience to watch and we had ~2500 audience members with 32 different teams participating in a March madness style elimination dance competition.
- $4,020 spent. Created a South Asian based theater play - "Manasu" for the Minnesota Fringe Festival. This was attended by ~400 people. The show was appreciated for bringing topics like non-conventional families and parenthood.
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 April 2015.
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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