Civic Intelligence

DC South Asian Arts Council Inc

EIN 81-3597403 • 501(c)3 • Gaithersburg, MD

Profile

DCSAACI primary purpose is to educate diverse residents of the Washington DC metro area about South Asian arts and culture. DCSAACI literary, visual, dance, music, arts festivals and discussions bring people together from all walks of lives to appreciate South Asian culture, thereby reduce prejudices and live together in harmony.

501 Skidmore BlvdGaithersburg, MD 20877

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

78th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

30th percentile

-11%

Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$4,800

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

20th percentile

-48%

Faster asset growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

20th percentile

-46%

Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets78th percentile

Assets

Down

$14,263

Down $13,087 (-48%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,158

Down $5,174 (-82%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$13,105

Down $7,913 (-38%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin30th percentile

Revenue

Down

$74,875

Down $62,726 (-46%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$82,788

Down $43,158 (-34%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$7,913

Down $19,568 (-168%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth20th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2023: $27,350Liabilities 2023: $6,332Net Assets 2023: $21,0182023Assets 2024: $14,263Liabilities 2024: $1,158Net Assets 2024: $13,1052024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$14,263
Liabilities$1,158
Net Assets$13,105
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth20th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2023: $137,601Expenses 2023: $125,946Net Income 2023: $11,6552023Revenue 2024: $74,875Expenses 2024: $82,788Net Income 2024: -$7,9132024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$74,875
Expenses$82,788
Net Income-$7,913
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$14,263
Liabilities
$1,158
Net assets
$13,105
Revenue
$74,875
Expenses
$82,788
Net income
-$7,913
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.01$0.13$0.75$0.83$0.08
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.06$0.21$1.38$1.26$0.12
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$74,875
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

DCSAACI primary purpose is to educate diverse residents of the Washington DC metro area about South Asian arts and culture. DCSAACI literary, visual, dance, music, arts festivals and discussions bring people together from all walks of lives to appreciate South Asian culture, thereby reduce prejudices and live together in harmony.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
FILM FESTIVAL$9,700$23,399
MUSIC FESTIVAL$10,000$22,747
LITERARY FESTIVAL$4,000$1,806
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay83rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MANOJ SINGHDirectorPT$4,800-$4,800
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Dc South Asian Arts Council Inc
EIN
81-3597403
Phone
3015298008
Address
501 SKIDMORE BLVD, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877

Signing Officer

Name
Manoj Singh
Title
Director
Signed
2025-07-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Chawla & Chawla PC
Address
438 N Frederick Ave Ste 400, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Preparer
Arun Chawla
Phone
3019772481
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $9243”

Other Expenses.1006

“Payments of Travel or Entertainment for Public Officials $1073”

Other Expenses.1009

“Depreciation $320”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $1221”

Other Expenses.1

“ARTIST FEES $14000”

Other Expenses.2

“MISC APPLICATIONS $5331”

Other Expenses.3

“Marketing communications $3250”

Other Expenses.4

“Opening night decorations $2764”

Other Expenses.5

“Website maintenance $2567”

Other Expenses.6

“SOUND ENGINEER $2500”

Other Expenses.7

“WEB SERVICES $2253”

Other Expenses.8

“Photo & videographer $2000”

Other Expenses.9

“GRAPHICS DESIGNER $1547”

Other Expenses.10

“Music instrument rental $1500”

Other Expenses.11

“FOOD $1370”

Other Expenses.12

“AWARDS $1315”

Other Expenses.13

“PRINT MEDIA $1262”

Other Expenses.14

“SOCIAL MEDIA $1000”

Other Expenses.15

“MEMBERSHIP DUES $915”

Other Expenses.16

“HONORARIUM $650”

Other Expenses.17

“MOVIE FEES $524”

Other Expenses.18

“GIFTS FLOWERS $300”

Other Assets.1002

“Furniture and Fixtures - Beginning $800 Furniture and Fixtures - Ending $480”

Other Assets.1005

“Accounts Receivable - Beginning $20000 Accounts Receivable - Ending $0”

Other Assets.1007

“Receivables-Officers, Directors, Etc. - Beginning $0 Receivables-Officers, Directors, Etc. - Ending $221”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $5305 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $1158”

Total Liabilities.1006

“Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Beginning $1027 Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Ending $0”

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