MAIN LINE INDIAN ASSOCIATION
MAIN LINE INDIAN ASSOCIATION
EIN: 46-2101108
Mission
The mission of Main Line Indian Association is to promote local intra- and inter-cultural connections by providing a forum for the fostering and sharing of Indian culture through educational, cultural, and social programs and activities.
Ruling year
2013
President
Mr. Rajiv Trivedi
Main address
65 Cedar Hill Lane
Media, PA 19063 USA
EIN
46-2101108
Cultural awareness
Population served
Adults
Families
NTEE code
Cultural, Ethnic Awareness (A23)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download annual reports Download other documentsWhat we aim to solve
Our organization fulfills the need in our community to bring those folks of Indian descent together to learn about and celebrate our heritage. We also help families teach their children about our culture.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Diwali Banquet
This annual event usually occurs in October or November and is a celebration of the Indian Festival of Lights. During this event we showcase Indian music, dance, and other talents as performed by our local youth. The event also features a cocktail reception, dinner, and dancing. It's a great way to bring the community together to celebrate what we have, share our culture with the community and our children.
Festival of Colors: Holi When It's Hot!!
This event is a fun spring festival to celebrate the Indian festival of Holi. Activities are provided for all ages along with food and merchandise vendors. The event ends with the customary color celebration of Holi.
Indian Cultural Talent Show
Youth showcase their talents for the community.
Garba
Folk-dancing festival
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
United Way Member Agency 2014
External reviews
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of Facebook followers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People of South Asian descent
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of people on the organization's email list
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People of South Asian descent
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of attendees present at rallies/events
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People of South Asian descent
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
No in-person events due to COVID pandemic.
Number of public events held to further mission
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People of South Asian descent
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
During COVID events were held virtually.
Number of community events or trainings held and attendance
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People of South Asian descent
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total dollars received in contributions
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People of South Asian descent
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Due to COVID, we were unable to host in-person events until 2022. Fundraising was not a priority in 2022.
Number of unique website visitors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People of South Asian descent
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our goals are to share with our families and children about the Indian community as well as share the richness of our culture with others in the community.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We will continue to host popular Indian holiday celebrations. We will continue to collaborate with other groups/organizations to help bring the richness of Indian culture to our community through art, dance, cooking, speaker series, etc.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We are not a religious organization or regional Indian organization. Therefore we are inclusive rather than exclusive. This brings together people from all Indian cultures and background along with others that just want to learn more about the Indian culture.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We are becoming more well known in the community and other organizations are starting to recognize us as a major group representing Indians in the area. We hope that more people from the community continue to get involved in our organization and take leadership in the community. We also are continuing to work on establishing a dedicated donor base to help sustain the organization going forward. But we need to work on getting more monetary support from families in our community.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
Anyone with an interest in learning about and sharing Indian culture with their family and friends.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
We held a garba event in 2019 rather than the Diwali banquet due to community interest. And we continue to to hold the events that our community enjoys and wants back each year.
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time, It is hard to come up with good questions to ask people, It is difficult to get honest feedback from the people we serve
Financials
Financial documents
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MAIN LINE INDIAN ASSOCIATION
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: 2020
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Grants, Gifts | $2,581 |
| Program Services | $770 |
| Membership Dues | $0 |
| Special Events | $13,477 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $16,828 |
| Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Program Services | $10,737 |
| Administration | $1,420 |
| Fundraising | $0 |
| Payments to Affiliates | $20 |
| Other Expenses | $0 |
| Total Expenses | $12,177 |
MAIN LINE INDIAN ASSOCIATION
Balance sheetFiscal Year: 2020
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Assets | |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,623 |
| Liabilities | |
|---|---|
| Total Liabilities | $12,177 |
| Fund balance (EOY) | |
|---|---|
| Net Assets | $24,446 |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
President
Mr. Rajiv Trivedi
There are no officers, directors or key employees recorded for this organization
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
MAIN LINE INDIAN ASSOCIATION
Board of directorsas of 03/20/2023
Board of directors data
Mr. Rajiv Trivedi
Main Line Indian Association
Term: 2021 - 2023
Shailu Jaswal
Deepika Jain
Shivani Raina
Neerav Mull
Meetul Patel
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Equity strategies
Last updated: 03/20/2023GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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