Aikotaan Socal Association

Nonprofit profile at a glance

EIN
934688271
IRS 990-EZ coverage
2024–2024
Forms available
Form 990-EZ 2024, Form 990-N 2023
Location
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA
Rating
77
Verdict
SUPPORTED
Rating confidence
Moderate
Sector
Arts, Cultural Organizations - Multipurpose

Reported finances

Revenue
$65,048
Expenses
$61,019
Assets
$4,029

Source: IRS Form 990-EZ. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Amounts in USD.

Leadership & pay

4 people listed

Executive titles in this filing

  • SUJATA ADHIKARI (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER)
  • SUBRATO GHOSH (PAST CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER)

People named in this filing

  • SUJATA ADHIKARI (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER)
  • SUBRATO GHOSH (PAST CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER)
  • SUVENDU LAHA (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER)

Selected names, not a complete roster or a statement of current roles. Open leadership details for the complete filed list.

Source: IRS Form 990-EZ. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Names and roles reflect this filing, not necessarily current officeholders.

Overview

Mission

Aikotaan SoCal Association 501c3 is a volunteer-run organization in Southern California. We conduct charitable social and philanthropic activities year-round.

What it reported doing in 2024

Durga Puja 2024 : Aikotaan SoCal Association proudly organized a vibrant and spiritually uplifting cultural festival in 2024 a joyous celebration of devotion unity and community spirit. This multi-day event was held to honor Maa Durga with grandeur reverence and festive cheer. Over 400 people from across Southern California participated in the celebration coming together to honor tradition and celebrate the rich diversity of Indian culture. A highlight of the festival was the cultural show thoughtfully curated by Aikotaan where talented artists from India captivated the audience with mesmerizing performances. Local performers including Aikotaan members also showcased their creative talents bringing a personal and heartfelt touch to the event.

Operating model

Revenue model
Donor-supported. 100% of the money available for current operations came from contributions and gifts.
Distribution model
Direct operator. The filing allocates 100% of reported program-service expenses outside its grant, affiliate-payment, and member-benefit lines. This expense classification does not rule out separately announced grant awards.

The verdict

SUPPORTED - A large share of available resources goes toward mission work and the filed numbers largely add up. Total assets are small relative to annual expenses; liquid coverage is unknown and expenses are high relative to revenue.

Rating breakdown

  • Financial Efficiency: 84
  • Transparency & Controls: 82
  • Sustainability: 36
  • Growth: NotEnoughData

Detailed rating inputs

Financial Efficiency

  • Mission deployment rate: 81.9%; rating input score 82
  • Program expense ratio: 87.3%; rating input score 87

Transparency & Controls

  • Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
  • Major donor itemization: Limited

Sustainability

  • Operating margin: 6.2%; rating input score 56; 56th percentile among comparable filings
  • Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.07; rating input score 9; 9th percentile among comparable filings
  • Liabilities to assets ratio: Limited
  • Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 56; 56th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

  • Program expense growth: Limited
  • Revenue growth: Limited
  • Asset growth: Limited

Details

  • Where the money goes: 81.9% of revenue deployed · 87.3% of spending went to programs
  • Governance: Filed governance answers
  • Accomplishments: 1 filed program accomplishment · $53K in reported program spending
  • Leadership: top reported pay $0 · 4 people listed
  • Consistency: 6 of 6 current checks pass
  • Schedules: 2 filed schedules
  • Contacts: How to reach this organization
  • Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
  • People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.

Key Signals

Signals prioritize questions for review. They are not findings of misconduct.

  • High — Sustainability: Total-asset coverage ratio scored 9/100.
  • Review — Sustainability: Operating margin scored 56/100.
  • Review — Sustainability: Officer compensation ratio scored 56/100.