NATIONAL INDO-AMERICAN MUSEUM

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

815 S MAIN ST, LOMBARD, IL 60148-3354

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

Kishori Dattani, 815 S Main Street, Lombard, IL 60148

Signed the 990

Kishori Dattani, Pres / Treas

Phone

(630) 376-6358

Website

www.niam.org

Return prepared by

James M Babic PC

Mission

The National Indo-American Museum builds bridges across generations and connects cultures through the diverse, colorful stories of all Indian Americans.

Program accomplishments

• The National Indo-American Museum (NIAM) is the repository of the Indian American narrative. NIAM serves as a hub for the entire spectrum of the Indian American experience, keeping its stories alive and relevant, using fresh and innovative ways to connect with audiences. NIAM engages generations of visitors of all communities in exploring the rich cultural heritage, long immigrant history and important contemporary developments that shape the lives of millions of Americans of Indian origin. Documenting, collecting and sharing the evolving Indian American story, NIAMs exhibitions, programs and publications nurture appreciation for the commonalities that bring together people of diverse ethnicities. Using its stories to advocate for justice, diversity and tolerance, NIAM changes the concept of museums as passive receptacles for the past to one of museums as active forces for the better in their communities.Outreach Programs:------------------Ethnic Dialogue programs attract hundreds of school and university students, and adult groups each year. First voice presenters open a window into the life of the community, and explore common ground shared by Americans of all ethnicities. Programs are tailored to interests of your group and can be conducted off site or at our Living Museum the Devon Avenue ethnic marketplace. NIAMs Gandhi Peace Program began with the goal of bringing Mahatma Gandhis peace and non-violence teachings to underprivileged schools in Chicago. As 2019 was the 150th birth anniversary of Gandhi, the program came to fruition at a meaningful time. The program was celebrated by the Indian Consulate that year in the historic Swami Vivekananda room at the Art Institute of Chicago. The curriculum caters to Grades 2-5 and encompasses Gandhis incredible story but also teaches children the practice of meditation along with an art and writing component.The Ralla Klepak Foundation presents Cultural Rhythms Program specifically to introduce Indian American identity and our classical and folk dances to underprivileged kids enrolled in Chicago Public Schools and schools in the neighboring suburbs. The program is delivered at local schools to give them the opportunity to experience Indian dance styles from the convenience of their own space. In addition there is an initial lecture on the Indian American subcontinent and geography and the session wraps up with enjoying the vast Indian cuisine. Its our philosophy that this program doesnt just teach students about Indian culture but experience it themselves.Arts Programs:--------------Sunday Arts Series is a program designed to showcase various artists and art forms. This program links to NIAMs mission by maintaining, sustaining, and promoting the rich cultural history embedded in Indian Arts.Livewire is NIAMs open mic monthly program where everyone is welcome to share their talent. Performers include professional and amateur storytellers, singers, songwriters, actors and poets. While the spotlight is on a featured performer, anyone eager to engage with the audience or recount an anecdote is encouraged to take the stage. A Taste of India provides an insiders tour of Indian flavors and spices, accompanied by a specially prepared tasting of choice dishes and delicacies that explore the diversity of Indias regional cuisines.Exhibitions:------------Desi Roots and Wings defines Desi Americans and the circumstances that led them to leave their motherland through photos, clothing, objects, and stories. Spanning more than 375 years, the exhibit opens with Roots, which narrates the little-known history of those who arrived from 1620 to World War I and documents their struggles to adapt and assimilate. These new immigrants participated in American wars and fought for freedom. Desi Roots and Wings includes the Beyond Bollywood exhibit developed in conjunction with the Smithsonian, NIAM, The Field Museum and Chicago Community Trust. The traveling exhibit now has a permanent home at the National Indo-American Museum.E/Merge: Art of the Indian Diaspora curated by Shaurya Kumar, Chair of Faculty and Associate Professor at School of the Art Institute Chicago, the exhibition included artists that have traversed international borders and have adopted the United States of America as their new home. In an essay for the exhibitions catalog, Kumar wrote, Works in the exhibition challenge the pre-conceptions of what and how Diasporic artists represent themselves and their histories, and investigates the notions of origins, narratives of dispersal, and cultural differences under the conditions of globalism. Where do we, as members of the Indian diaspora in the US and elsewhere, locate ourselves in a time of globalization and mass migration? How does the work of contemporary artists locate itself in time past, present, or future? How does the meaning of a work change when an artist or an artwork attempts to unpack multiple and multi-site narratives beyond the binary of master and counter-narratives? These questions formed the premise of the inaugural exhibition E/Merge: Art of the Indian Diaspora at the Patel Center. A series of thoughtfully curated programs were scheduled throughout the run of the exhibition.These programs explored themes expressed by the artists and enriched understanding of the work on display. On site and virtual sessions sought to engage the public in talks featuring curator Shaurya Kumar and exhibiting artists, dialogue with diasporic scholars on the meaning of being Indian American, virtual artist studio visits, performances and panel discussions. Expertly designed childrens programs involved youth in creating art with the goal of interpreting their heritage traditions.
  Expenses $189,039

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

30-0479057

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2014

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Arts, culture and humanities (A23)

Assets (IRS master file)

$3,805,651

Income (IRS master file)

$86,882

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked

November 15, 2010

Posted by the IRS

May 14, 2012

Reinstated

Effective November 15, 2010

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 30-0479057).

Questions about NATIONAL INDO-AMERICAN MUSEUM

What is the EIN of NATIONAL INDO-AMERICAN MUSEUM?

The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL INDO-AMERICAN MUSEUM is 30-0479057.

Is NATIONAL INDO-AMERICAN MUSEUM tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2010.

Are donations to NATIONAL INDO-AMERICAN MUSEUM tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does NATIONAL INDO-AMERICAN MUSEUM file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of NATIONAL INDO-AMERICAN MUSEUM due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did NATIONAL INDO-AMERICAN MUSEUM last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.

Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL INDO-AMERICAN MUSEUM?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names Kishori Dattani.

Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL INDO-AMERICAN MUSEUM?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does NATIONAL INDO-AMERICAN MUSEUM have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $86,882, expenses of $216,521 and total assets of $3,805,651 at year end.

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