Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh U S a Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Mission of the Hindu Swayaamsevak Sangh USA, Inc. is: * to give primacy to Humanitarian and Spiritual values of life; * to create and promote a better understanding and more friendly relationship between races, nations and through people to people outreach; * to cultivate, promote, foster, sponsor, and to develop the appreciation, understanding and love of Hindu songs, literature and heritage; * to unite Hindus with a view to instill in them devotion to the principles and practices of Hindu way of life; * to cultivate a spirit of self-respect of Hindus and their ways of life, and respect for the people of all colors, creeds, races and religions; * to promote the celebration of Hindu festivals and to conduct and encourage gatherings, camps and conferences as may be deemed essential for the fulfillment of the ideals of good life; * to establish facilities for Hindu literature;
- Income
- $2.4 million
- Spending
- $1.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 36.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 71%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 2,450
- Highest pay
- $36,000, yoga instructor
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 36.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 88 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a 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.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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, 2024, 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 (4)
- $129,743 spent. Youth Development: HSS conducted eight, 4 1/2 days Sangh Siksha Vargs (Training Camps) and two, 8 1/2 days for boys to instill the principles of Hindu Way of Life. Participants were able to learn the Hindu Philosophy and practice the Hindu way of life in a conducive environment through yoga, games and intellectual discourses.
- $82,171 spent. Youth Development: HSS conducted eight, 4 1/2 days Sangh Siksha Vargs (Training Camps) and two, 8 1/2 days for girls to instill the principles of Hindu Way of Life. Participants were able to learn the Hindu Philosophy and practice the Hindu way of life in a conducive environment through yoga, games and intellectual discourses.
- $1.2 million spent. Weekly session in more than 267 places to cultivate the Hindu values and develop leadership.
- $59,105 spent. Jagannath Dham residential camp site for special programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.
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 1989.
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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