Professional Documents
Culture Documents
A For the 2011 calendar year , or tax year beginning is 1 , 2011 , and ending December 31 , 20 11
B Check it applicable C Name of organization D Employer identification number
❑ Address change Jakara Movement 26-3225754
❑ Name change Number and street (or P O box, if mail is not to street address) Room/suite E Telephone number
❑ Initial return 2491 Alluvial Ave 1 1 559-779-1101
❑ Terminated
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 F Group Exemption
❑ Amended return
Application pending Clovis , CA 93611-9587 Number ^
G Accounting Method ❑ Cash ❑ Accrual Other (specify) ^ H Check ^ 1 if the organization is not
1 Website: ^ N/A required to attach Schedule B
J Tax-exempt status (check only one) - ❑ 501 (c)(3) ❑ 501(c) ( ) .4 (insert no)[:] 4947(a)(1) or ❑ 5271 (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF)
K Check ^ ❑ if the organization is not a section 509(a)(3) supporting organization or a section 527 organization and its gross receipts are normally
not more than $50,000 A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions) But if
the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II,
line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ ^ $ 74, 535.35
Rion Revenue , Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I.)
Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any Question in this Part I . 1
1 Contributions , gifts, grants , and similar amounts received . . . . . . . . 1 30499.98
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts . . . . . . . . . 2 20941 90
3 Membership dues and assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0
C^l 4 Investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 0
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory . . . 5a 0
b Less : cost or other basis and sales expenses . . . . . . . . 5b 0
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) . . . . 5c 0
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than
$15,000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6a 0
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 30199 . 98 of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15 , 000) . . 6b 23093.47
c Less : direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events 6c 7796.97
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract
line 6c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6d 15296 50
7a Gross sales of inventory , less returns and allowances . . . . 7a 0
b Less : cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7b 0
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) . . . . . . . 7c 0
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule 0) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 0
9 Total revenue . Add lines 1 , 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 . . ^ 9 66738 38
10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule 0) ' - _. .. . 10 50o
11 Benefits paid to or for members . . . . . . . " 11 0
12 Salaries , other compensation , and employee benefits 12 0
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors i 13 0
a 14 Occupancy , rent , utilities, and maintenance . . ^"-• SAY 2 1. 7012 14 2388.57
W 15 Printing , publications , postage , and shipping . . . . L 929.49
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule 0) . . ' ` . ' ". .' . 1. 16 36641 70
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 throu g h 16 . ^ 17 40459.76
y 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 26278.62
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27 , column (A)) (must agree with
end - of-year figure reported on prior year' s return) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 62484.61
Z 20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) . . . . . . . . . 20 0
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year . Combine lines 18 throu g h 20 . ^ 21 88763.23
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Form 990-EZ (2011) Page 2
Balance Sheets . (see the instructions for Part II.)
Check if the org anization used Schedule 0 to respond to an y question in this Part II . . ❑
(A) Beginning of year ( B) End of year
22 Cash, savings, and investments . . . . . . . . . . 62484 . 61 22 88763.23
23 Land and buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 23 0
24 Other assets (describe in Schedule 0) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 24 0
25 Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62484 61 25 88763.23
26 Total liabilities (describe in Schedule 0) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 26 0
27 Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column ( B) must agree with line 21) . . 62484 . 61 27 88763.23
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III.)
Expenses
Check if the org anization used Schedule 0 to respond to an y question in this Part III • 0
(Required for section
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? Education and Promotion of Sikh Culture 501 (c)(3) and 501(c)(4)
organizations and section
Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest P ro 9 ram services, 1 4947(a)(1) trusts, optional
as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of for others )
persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 Sikhholars 2011: Provided forum for graduate students to present academic research on the Sikh community
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- to- the - general- Sikh population . This event allows the general Sikh population to be educated on phenomenons
occuring within the community . Number of persons benefitted: 175
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Grants $ 0 ) If this amount includes forei g n g rants, check here . ^ ❑ 28a 8843.81
29 Bhujangi 2011 - At-risk adolescent boys camp that educates attendees on Sikh history , health, and mental
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health issues as a preventive measure to future harmless lifestyles or behaviors.
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Number of persons benefitted: 15
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(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes forei g n g rants, check here . ^ ❑ 29a 6035.70
30 Jakara Juniors : Children ' s camps held bi -annually to educate Sikh children, ages 5-16, on basic Sikh history,
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soclal justice issues, and health justice issues . Lesson plans are focused on teaching children to volunteer
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in their local communities to contribute to community building . Number of persons benefitted: 1250
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(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes forei g n g rants, check here . ^ ❑ 30a 5431
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule 0) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Grants $ 0 ) If this amount includes forei g n g rants, check here . ^ ❑ 31a 16331.19
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31 a) . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ 32
JjM List of Officers , Directors , Trustees , and Key Employees . List each one even if not compensated. (see the instructions for Part IV.)
Check if the orciamzatlon used Schedule 0 to resDond to any question in this Part IV . F-1
(b) Title and average (c) Reportable (d) Health benefits,
compensation contributions to employee (e) Estimated amount of
(a) Name and address hours per week
devoted to position (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) benefit plans, and other compensation
(if not paid, enter -0-) deferred compensation
Naindeep Chann
13673 Killarney Dr., Madera, CA 93636 0 0 0
Amandeep Dhillon 20
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5046 W. Celeste Ave., Fresno, CA 93722 0 0 0
Gurjit 30
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3205 Halbreath Ct., San Jose, CA 95121 0 0 0
Simren 10
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13687 Peach Ave., Livingston, CA 95334 0 0 0
Bandana Singh 10
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307 Blairbeth Dr., San Jose, CA 95119 0 0 0
Bhawandeep Brar 10
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5810 W. Beechwwod, Fresno, CA 93722 0 0 0
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(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 1 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
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For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Cat No 11285E Schedule A (Form 990 or 990- EZ) 2011
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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(Iii) Did fundraiser have (v) Amount paid to (vi) Amount paid to
C)01 Name and address of individual (ii) Activity custody or control of (iv) Gross receipts (or retained by)
or entity (fundraiser) from activity fundraiser listed in (or retained by)
contributions? organization
col (1)
Yes No
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10
Total ^
3 List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from
registration or licensing.
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ Cat No 50083H Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011 Page 2
Fundraising Events . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more
than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with
gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1 (b) Event #2 (c) Other events
(d) Total events
Fireworks Sis (add col (a) through
col (c))
(event type) (event type) (total number)
C
1 Gross receipts . . . . $23,093.47 0 0 $23,093.47
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . . 0 0 0 0
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . $23,093.47 0 0 $23,093.47
0 0 0 0
4 Cash prizes . . . . .
8 Entertainment . . . . 0 0 0 0
2 Cash prizes .
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CL 3 Noncash prizes
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4 Rent/facility costs . . .
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5 Other direct ex penses
❑ Yes % ❑ Yes % ❑ Yes %
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6 Volunteer labor . . . . ❑ No ❑ No ❑ No
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15a Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ Yes ❑ No
b If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization ^ $ and the
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amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party ^ $
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c If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name ^
Address ^
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16 Gaming manager information:
Name ^
17 Mandatory distributions:
a Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ Yes ❑ No
b Enter the amount of distributions required under state law to be distributed to other exempt organizations or
spent in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year ^ $
GION Supplemental Information . Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b,
columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this
part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
- PART - 11 I - Statement of Program Service Accomplishments: Question #31: Description of All Other Programs. - Total- Cost: $16,331.19
Lalkaar 2011 (Program 4): This conference is aimed at educating collegiate young adults (ages 18-25) on Sikh culture, volunteerism, and
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civic participation. Youth are encouraged to learn about various issues issues and develop social justice that address them.
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Safar 2011 (Program 5)_ Provided forum for graduate students to present academic research related to Sikh women.
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J.Korps 2011 (Program-6):-Volunteers work on civic and community projects. In 2011, these included-di stributing water bottles, -blankets,
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and clothing to the homeless, throughout California. Before the service project, presenters and information on migration to the United States
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Ladoos 2011 ( Program 7): This program hold numerous events throughout the year to educate on gender inequality and it ' s impact
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on communities . The purpose -is -to bring awareness to these issues , connect to Sikh culture , and empower people to promote gender
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CollegeSikhs 2011 (Program 8): Sikh Student Organizations at University of California campuses are provided leadership training and
development . They are provided models of events to implement on their campuses to promote education about Sikh culture.
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Nagara 2011 (Program 9): These are banquets held to educate the immigrant Sikh population on issues facing first generation Sikhs in the
Nagar Kirthan 2011 (Program 10): This project was a Sikh cultural float built by University of California and California State University
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students. The float was a part of a Sikh Awareness Parade. Number of persons benefitted: 120
PART I - Question #10: The Jakara Movement organization provided The Ensaaf Organization (also a 501(c)3) with a $500.00 donation to
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further research and education on human rights issues related to the Sikh population.
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For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 -EZ. Cat No 51056K Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990- EZ) (2011)