Indian Student Association Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Indian Student Association (ISA) promotes Indian culture and heritage within the university community by organizing cultural, educational, and social events. The organization provides opportunities for students to engage in cultural performances, celebrate Indian traditions, and build a supportive community. ISA fosters cross-cultural awareness and student involvement through events such as dance competitions, cultural showcases, and community gatherings.
- Income
- $60,932
- Spending
- $54,452
- Reserves
- 4.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 70%
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
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 11% 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)
- $13,989 spent. Jalsa is the organization's annual Diwali cultural showcase event featuring Indian music, dance, and performances. It provides students opportunities to participate in and experience traditional and contemporary Indian performing arts. Approximately 100 students participated as performers and organizers, and around 800 attendees from the university and surrounding community benefited. The program promotes cultural awareness, Diwali celebration, student engagement, and community building through a large-scale cultural production.
- $2,559 spent. Colours Holi Festival is the organizations annual Holi cultural celebration event featuring traditional Indian music, color-throwing activities, and community engagement programming. It provides students opportunities to participate in and experience the cultural significance of Holi through an interactive and inclusive celebration. Approximately 20 students participated as organizers and volunteers, and around 150 attendees from the university and surrounding community benefited by attending the event. The program promotes cultural awareness, diversity appreciation, student engagement, and community building through a large-scale cultural festival.
- $37,271 spent. Derby City Dhoom (DCD) is the organization's annual bhangra and fusion dance competition featuring collegiate teams from across the country. The event provides students opportunities to participate in and experience competitive Indian dance performance. Approximately 400 students participated as performers and organizers, and around 300 attendees from the university and surrounding community benefited by attending the event. The program promotes cultural awareness, student engagement, and community building through a large-scale cultural competition.
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 November 6, 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 December 2019.
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 November 4, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Nc Student Aid Association Inc (Raleigh, NC), EIN 56-0650623. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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