Rangoli Foundation for Art and Culture
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Rangoli Foundation for Art & Culture, based in Los Angeles was established in 1985 by artistic director, Malathi Iyengar. Rangoli Foundation is dedicated to presenting and fostering the performing and visual arts of India. In India, the antiquity of the visual art 'Rangoli', symbolizes Beauty, Hope, and Tradition. This symbolism has been an inspiration to name the company 'Rangoli'. Rangoli Foundation is committed to developing cultural awareness and inter-cultural dialogue through the artistic expressions of dance, music, theater and visual arts. Its strength is in drawing resources from diverse cultures to creatively engage in a collaborative process to preserve and share traditional works through a variety of arts experiences, including public performances, festivals, workshops, teaching, and residencies. For more than two decades, Rangoli Dance Company has performed extensively in India, Canada, and United States presenting traditional Bharatanatyam classical dance of India as well
- Income
- $79,584
- Spending
- $75,599
- Reserves
- -11 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 76%
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
Weak: 21 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 203% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% 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 (1)
- $45,674 spent. Rangoli Dance Company Performance History & Activities Nov 22, 2025 Beyond the Rangoli Stage & End of the Quarter Showing Rangoli Space 50 People Attended Admission - Free October 1, 2025 Navarathri Performance Hindu Temple Society of Southern California Calabasas, CA 100 People Attended Admission - Fee September 28, 2025 Vijayadashami Celebrations Rangoli Space 75 People Attended Admission - Free August 30, 2025 Solo Dance Debut of Yamuna S Lech Cal Arts Sharon Disney Lund Theatre Valencia, CA 200 People Attended Admission Free August 2 10, 2025 Adavu Workshop (Foundation Steps and Dance routine in Bharatanatyam 15 People Attended Admission - Yes Moksha A 40th Anniversary Performance June 28, 2025 Barnsdall Gallery theatre, Hollywood 350 People Attended Admission - $25 - $30 per person April 26, 2025 Vasantha, the Joy of Colors Canoga Park Recreation Center Presented by City of Los Angeles 200 People Attended Admission - Free March 1, 2025 Showing of Works in Progress by Yamuna S Lech Rangoli Space, Sherman oaks, CA 75 People Attended Admission Free
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 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 November 4, 2026.
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