Roshni
Roshni is a community-based arts organization that works with those at the margins to affirm, express and connect through the performing arts. We use art to uplift, heal …
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Youth programs are delivered through partnerships with local schools and provide in-school and out-of- school arts education and enrichment opportunities for their students. 1) New American Stories - a 24 week after-school program where youth have the opportunity to create their own original play. 2021 DATA New American Stories : - total of 60 youth served - 12 sessions each semester - 240 hours of programming - Youth ranged from kindergarten to High school - 100% refugee / immigrant youth 2) Dance of Empathy - a performance, workshop, shared assembly style or classroom -based that addresses issues related to mental health, cultural diversity and empathy. ROSHNI serves about 1000 youth annually through these programs. 2021 DATA The Dance of Empathy …
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Mission
Roshni is a community-based arts organization that works with those at the margins to affirm, express and connect through the performing arts. We use art to uplift, heal and inspire. Our goals are to: 1. Support the cultures and artistic traditions of New Americans (refugee/immigrants), people with physical disabilities and mental illnesses, racial/ ethnic minorities, people experiencing homelessness, the LGBTQ community, and seniors 2. Recruit and mentor local artist residents 3. Produce artwork and opportunities to present them 4. Initiate long-term projects to strengthen neighborhoods and communities Our free programs are geared towards youth & adult programs, theater productions, the New American Arts Festival, and monthly cultural events. We work in partnership with schools and other arts organizations to reach diverse communities, combine resources, and offer programs at accessible venues. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our staff, volunteers, and board members.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Roshni has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRoshni is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Englewood, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 814357226. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $424K in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Roshni's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 814357226. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Roshni has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Roshni is located in Englewood, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Roshni has $424K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% 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.
Roshni is classified as an 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 $424K in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Roshni. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Roshni holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Youth programs are delivered through partnerships with local schools and provide in-school and out-of- school arts education and enrichment opportunities for their students. 1) New American Stories - a 24 week after-school program where youth have the opportunity to create their own original play. 2021 DATA New American Stories : - total of 60 youth served - 12 sessions each semester - 240 hours of programming - Youth ranged from kindergarten to High school - 100% refugee / immigrant youth 2) Dance of Empathy - a performance, workshop, shared assembly style or classroom -based that addresses issues related to mental health, cultural diversity and empathy. ROSHNI serves about 1000 youth... Roshni is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $424K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Roshni are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Roshni is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 814357226, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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ROSHNI is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (12)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 39 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2016
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Roshni
- What is Roshni?
- Roshni is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Englewood, United States. Youth programs are delivered through partnerships with local schools and provide in-school and out-of- school arts education and enrichment opportunities for their students. 1) New American Stories - a 24 week after-school program where youth have the opportunity to create their own original play. 2021 DATA New American Stories : - total of 60 youth served - 12 sessions each semester - 240 hours of programming - Youth ranged from kindergarten to High school - 100% refugee / immigrant youth 2) Dance of Empathy - a performance, workshop, shared assembly style or classroom -based that addresses issues related to mental health, cultural diversity and empathy. ROSHNI serves about 1000 youth annually through these programs. 2021 DATA The Dance of Empathy - 20 shows - 350 virtual youth and 120 adults attendees - 120 in-person youth and 100 adults attendees The New American Arts Festival is our ambitious effort to promote Diversity, Inclusivity, and Racial Equity through the artworks and ensuing conversations for deeper understanding and affirmations of the historically under-represented cultural groups of the Native Americans, Refugee, Immigrants, People with disabilities, and mental health issues, African Americans, Hispanic/Latino groups and Seniors. With the theme 'Cultures on the Margins', this free to the public event took place from 11 -18 September 2021 at three walkable venues in Aurora. Over the course of 8 days, 200 artists presented performances in Dance, theatre, Music, Storytelling, Spoken word etc. Each of the presentation was followed by a 15-30 minutes of conversation with the audience. 2021 DATA New American Arts Festival - 200 artists presenting over a course of 8-day festival - Performances by ROSHNI's women and youth groups - 1000 in-person audiences - 30 volunteers contributing 500 hours I ARISE (I Am. Resilient. Informed. Steadfast. Empathetic) is a program that started as a response to facilitate language and social skills learning for newly arrive
- When was Roshni founded?
- Roshni was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Roshni?
- Deepali D Lindblom serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Roshni located?
- Headquartered in Englewood, CO, United States.
- What is Roshni's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Roshni trustworthy?
- Roshni has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Roshni's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 814357226.
- What is Roshni's website?
- http://roshniislight.org