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India Community Center Inc

EIN 52-2351119 · Milpitas, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE INDIA COMMUNITY CENTER'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE INDIAN CULTURE AND VALUES BY PROVIDING SOCIAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THEREBY UNITING THE INDIAN COMMUNITY AND RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT INDIAN CULTURE IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

Income
$6.0 million
Spending
$5.9 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
-3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
112
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$201,206, officer

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

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% 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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 29 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (5)
  1. $3.2 million spent. YOUTH AND ADULT CLASSES FOR LANGUAGES, MUSIC, DANCE, SPORTS ETC. THE CENTER ALSO CONDUCTS CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. DURING 2012, THE CENTER STARTED OFFERING PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM.
  2. $661,057 spent. AUDITORIUM RENTALSThe purpose of renting out our auditorium aligns with our organization's mission. By making our space available for rent, we generate funds that directly support our programs. The auditorium serves as a hub for events that contribute to community engagement.
  3. $280,823 spent. COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL EVENTS WHICH BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT WALKS OF LIFE TO CELEBRATE THE DIVERSE CULTURE.
  4. $71,454 spent. ICC Chapters - promotes Indian culture and values by providing social, cultural, recreational and community programs, thereby uniting the Indian community in Tri-Valley, MidPeninsula and West Valley. Crack the Wellness Code is a program dedicated to the health & wellbeing of the people.
  5. $70,838 spent. FITNESS AND WELLNESS - OFFERS MEMBERS THE FACILITY TO WORK OUT AND STAY FIT WITH THE USE OF EQUIPMENT AND PARTICIPATING IN GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES.

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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