Garden State Cultural Association Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Since its formation and in the financial year hence reported the organization has operated exclusively for charitable religious and educational purposes as defined in Section 501c3 of the United States Internal Revenue Code. The organization: 1 Promoted Indian social cultural and religious events 2 Conducted activities as a nonprofit non-political non-sectarian organization; and 3 Devoted its activities to social cultural religious and philanthropic activities of the community in general. In carrying out its objectives the organization organized various events and programs including coordinating and supporting other nonprofit organizations within the community with similar aims and objectives. Such events have been attended by over over a thousand unique attendees throughout the year.
- Income
- $115,884
- Spending
- $101,082
- Reserves
- 21 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 67%
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 (4)
- $70,965 spent. Durga Puja aka Fall Festival a two day event drawing over 1000 unique patrons members and volunteers. The program offered variety cultural programs performed by local and international artists arts and crafts competition for kids and an array of ethnic food served by volunteers.
- $7,532 spent. Saraswati Puja a one day event was celebrated drawing over 200 unique patrons members and volunteers. The program offered variety cultural programs performed by local artists arts and crafts competition for kids and an array of ethnic food served by volunteers.
- $2,792 spent. Winter Holiday party an evening event was celebrated in December drawing over 100 unique patrons members and volunteers. The program allowed participants to network socially show their musical talents and enjoy an array of ethnic food.
- $3,742 spent. Other yearly events including Baisakhi festival and Summer picnic attended by members volunteers and patrons
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 March 1993.
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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