Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation Inc.

“| Employee: Relationship: Employee:| Srividya Venkatasubramanya Family Relationship Arun Gopinath|”

“The Treasurer or the President will present this Form 990 to the board for approval before filling.”

“available to the public upon request”

“| Explanation:| 1b - Membership dues are collected from individuals and families to support the Foundations mission of promoting Indian arts and culture.”

“| Explanation:| 2a - The organization received revenue from cultural programming services including Indian classical dance and music workshops educational programs and performances. These activities are an integral part of the organizations exempt purpose to promote Indian cultural heritage and are considered program service revenue.”

“| Explanation:| 2b - The organization generated revenue from the sale of mission-related merchandise including Indian cultural apparel instructional materials and performance-related items. These products support the Foundations exempt purpose of promoting Indian arts culture and education and are considered program service revenue.”

“| Explanation:| 1f - Donations received from a variety of sources including individuals local businesses private foundations community supporters and public charities to further the Foundations mission of promoting Indian arts and culture through education performances and community outreach.”

“| Explanation:| The organization earned interest income from its bank accounts and savings during the year. This passive investment income is not related to the organizations exempt function.”

“| Explanation:| 6a - The organization subleased a portion of its leased facility to local artists and performers in support of its mission to promote Indian arts and culture.”

“| Explanation:| 11b - The Treasurer or the President will present this Form 990 to the board for approval before filling.”

“| Explanation:| available to the public upon request”

“| Explanation:| | Employee: Relationship: Employee:| Srividya Venkatasubramanya Family Relationship Arun Gopinath|”

“| Explanation:| The organization reported compensation paid to officers and other employees who support program delivery event coordination administration and mission-driven activities throughout the year.”

“| Explanation:| 11c - The organization incurred accounting fees for tax preparation services including the preparation of Form 990.”

“| Explanation:| 11g - The organization engaged independent contractors to support its programs and operations including artists technicians and administrative support roles. These services were directly related to the organizations mission to promote Indian arts and culture.”

“| Explanation:| Advertising and promotion costs include marketing graphic design and branding efforts to promote the organizations cultural programs increase public awareness and support fundraising campaigns.”

“| Explanation:| The organization incurred expenses for software such as event management and accounting tools printing of promotional and program materials postage and shipping for program-related and donor communications and office supplies for administrative support. These were allocated appropriately across program management and fundraising functions.”

“| Explanation:| The organizations occupancy expenses include lease rent and facility maintenance costs for its primary facility. The space supports program services administrative activities community engagement and subleased in part to community artists as a mission-aligned activity. The expense has been allocated accordingly across functional categories.”

“| Explanation:| 24a - Bank and credit card fees reflect transaction charges associated with program registrations event ticketing and online donations.”

“| Explanation:| 24b - Expenses were incurred for a board retreat and staff team-building activities to support governance effectiveness leadership training and organizational development. These are reported under management and general expenses.”

“| Explanation:| 24c - The amount reported under "Program expenses" includes artist fees travel lodging program supplies photography equipment rental teaching fee school outreach community collaboration and venue rental for mission-related activities performances workshops and community events.”

“| Explanation:| Interest-bearing cash includes funds held in bank savings account. These funds are available for operational use or other organizational needs.”

“| Explanation:| 28b - The spouse of the Vice President was employed by the organization through an open and competitive hiring process. The position was publicly posted and the candidate was selected based on qualifications and experience. The Vice President recused themselves from the hiring decision. Compensation was determined to be reasonable and consistent.”