Chicago Kasam
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Chicago Kasam aims to build and strengthen the Chicagoland South Asian community through arts culture and social impact programming. The organization creates inclusive spaces that celebrate South Asian identity foster intergenerational connection and promote social awareness through events performances and community initiatives.
- Income
- $6,366
- Spending
- $4,161
- Reserves
- 6.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 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 (2)
- $2,200 spent. The 1st Annual South Asian Festival Showcase: A full-day community festival highlighting South Asian arts culture and social impact through live performances film fashion and music. The event provided a platform for South Asian artists creators and community organizations to present their work engage with audiences and celebrate cultural diversity across the Chicagoland area. More than 99 participants were featured and approximately 400 community members attended. No grants were received for this program. Revenue generated money raised: $2,200. Program expenses exceeded $2,000.
- The Kasam Community Digital Forum via Whatsapp: The Kasam Community Chat started in June 2024 is a form of digital programming that The Chicago Kasam created as a way to bring the community together per our mission and vision. The community is managed by the ED and the board and about 5 hours a week goes into managing and building it. We have over 800+ community members who utilize this forum to promote their brands businesses events and community collaborations. No expenses and no revenue generated.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 April 2024.
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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