2024-11-10T22:38:37-07:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 880230429 FRIENDS OF INDIA FRIE 2133005387 2284 Coral Ridge Ave Henderson NV 89052 Himanshu Kashyap Treasurer 7022730423 2024-11-10 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X X X foilv.com X X 158709 X 85510 0 73199 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 158709 0 0 0 17081 0 9571 99110 125762 32947 21501 0 54448 21501 54448 0 0 0 0 21501 54448 0 0 21501 54448 To promote and preserve the Asian Indian Culture inclusive of sentiment, respect, thought, feeling and moral associated with the living or non-living elements and objects. Hereafter the word "Culture" includes all of the elements mentioned above. To educate, introduce and acquaint Asian Indians and people of non Asian Indian origins, with Asian Indian culture, thoughts, morals and heritage associated with the living and non-living elements and objects. To disseminate the Asian Indian culture and heritage, with the intent to create a sense of respect for the Asian Indian Culture, in a society in any sphere of the universe. To foster understanding and friendship, and communal harmony among various Indian organizations and other ethnic groups. To promote and preserve the Asian Indian Culture in 2022, 2 ultural events Holi and Independance day were celebrated. Diwali the major cultural festival in November was celebrated in person benefitting more than 500 people. To disseminate the Asian Indian culture and heritage, with the intent to create a sense of respect for the Asian Indian Culture, Diwali was celebrated and message was imparted through various skits,songs,dances and speeches. To foster understanding and friendship, and communal harmony among various Indian organizations and other ethnic groups, FOI celebrated indian festivals with Hindu and Jain Temple, Gujarati association, NAPI and Ekal vidhyalaya 85510 0 0 Dr Rajat Sood President 5 0 0 0 Himanshu Kashyap Treasurer 5 0 0 0 Neeru Piplani Vice President 5 0 0 0 Meena Dadlaney Secretary 5 0 0 0 Purbhasha Banerjee Cultural Secretary 5 0 0 0 Amit Aggarwal Youth Secretary 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Himanshu Kashyap 2284 Coral Ridge Ave Henderson NV 89052 2133005387 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 16726 1508 4229 25562 85510 133535 81979 17323 66890 23847 73199 263238 98705 18831 71119 49409 158709 396773 396773 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 98705 18831 71119 49409 158709 396773 1 1 0 0 X Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Event Venue Rental Expense;58514|Event Catering;27835|Credit Card Transaction Processing Expense;5395|Insurance Expense;2002|Event Decorations;2071|Event Supplies;1704|Marketing Expense;861|Event Audio Visual Misc;441|Accounting Fees;114|Miscellaneous Expenses;152|IT Telecom;21^Total;99110^ Our organization experienced an unexpected turnover in the Treasurer position due to personal issues affecting the prior Treasurer. All of our officers, including the Treasurer, serve strictly in a voluntary capacity. The recent turnover created an unavoidable delay as our newly appointed Treasurer worked to familiarize themselves with the financial records and ensure the accuracy and integrity of our bookkeeping. We have taken steps to maintain continuity going forward and to prevent similar issues in the future, and we appreciate your understanding in this matter.