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Anikaya Akhra Inc

Creation and performance of dance theater and related art works. Community and other workshops.

Arts & Culture Somerville, MA EIN 320102506 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Anikaya Akhra Inc

Conference of the Birds - workshops, rehearsals The Women Gather creation

Founded
Headquarters
Somerville, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A62
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

Creation and performance of dance theater and related art works. Community and other workshops.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A62
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 97%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.38%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.97
Program expenses$0.97 ($223,913)
97% to programs beats the peer average (93%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Anikaya Akhra Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Somerville, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 320102506. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $210K in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Anikaya Akhra Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Anikaya Akhra Inc is located in Somerville, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Anikaya Akhra Inc has $210K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Anikaya Akhra Inc is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $210K in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Anikaya Akhra Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Anikaya Akhra Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 97% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Conference of the Birds - workshops, rehearsals The Women Gather creation Anikaya Akhra Inc is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Anikaya Akhra Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $210K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Anikaya Akhra Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Anikaya Akhra Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 320102506, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
97% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

WE
Wendy Jehlen
Artistic Director

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Andrea B•••••
Board Member
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Danielle E•••
Board Member
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Genevieve H••••••••
Board Member
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Hussein R•••••
Board Chair
LY
Lydia V•••••••
Secretary/Treasurer
NJ
Njeri G•••••••
Board Member
WE
Wendy J•••••
Artistic Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Anikaya Akhra Inc This page 93 $209,652 97%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 23 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Anikaya Akhra Inc

What is Anikaya Akhra Inc?
Anikaya Akhra Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Somerville, United States. Conference of the Birds - workshops, rehearsals The Women Gather creation
When was Anikaya Akhra Inc founded?
Anikaya Akhra Inc was founded in 2003.
Who leads Anikaya Akhra Inc?
Wendy Jehlen serves as Artistic Director.
Where is Anikaya Akhra Inc located?
Headquartered in Somerville, United States.
What is Anikaya Akhra Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is Anikaya Akhra Inc trustworthy?
Anikaya Akhra Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Anikaya Akhra Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 320102506.
What is Anikaya Akhra Inc's website?
http://www.anikaya.org