Dallas-Fort Worth Maharashtra Mandal
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
1) To bring the marathi speaking community of DFW metroplex together, to address their needs. 2)To promote and propagate Marathi culture & serve the needs of Marathi speaking population in the DFW Metroplex 3) To nurture ties between the Marathi speaking community of DFW, North America & the Marathi speaking community in India as well as other global Marathi speaking communities. 4)To promote cultural, educational & charitable activities, approved by the Board of Trustees (BOT) &/or Executive Committee (EC), which do not violate the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws. 5)To build social and business networks for all age groups. 6)To develop relationships with the North American community at-large. 7)To increase participation of young Marathi speaking generation; & 8)To address special needs of the various age groups of the Marathi speaking community.
- Income
- $617,596
- Spending
- $599,293
- Spent on programs
- 94%
- Reserves
- 5.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 79%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 350
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 98% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1594% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2565 of 65 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no 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.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 June 30, 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 (5)
- $75,427 spent. Cultural-Educational: Marathi language classes: Marathi language classes were conducted for children at 2 locations in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex. Classes were held every weekend. About 400 children were enrolled in this program in FY 2024-25
- $34,928 spent. Socio-Cultural: Ganapati Festival Program DFWMM celebrated the Ganapati festival by hosting a variety entertainment program. Adults and kids participated in various music and dance events at the program. This program was available for participation by members and non-members.
- $335,170 spent. Socio-Cultural-Maitree Melawa: DFWMM conducted a friendly get-together for the marathi speaking community in Texas. Cultural events such as dramas and musical performances were organized over 2 days. Business networking and socializing opportunities were provided.
- $118,875 spent. Various other social, cultural, entertainment, volunteer, and senior citizen functions.
- Various other social, cultural, entertainment, 118875. 0. 485030.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 January 1996.
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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