Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (i)Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... | 1,001,906 | 1,034,914 | 955,409 | 1,130,396 | 1,192,716 | 5,315,341 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... | 0 | |||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 1,001,906 | 1,034,914 | 955,409 | 1,130,396 | 1,192,716 | 5,315,341 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 5,315,341 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 1,001,906 | 1,034,914 | 955,409 | 1,130,396 | 1,192,716 | 5,315,341 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 39 | 123 | 494 | 650 | 449 | 1,755 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 9,153 | 2,805 | 11,030 | 6,367 | 29,355 | |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. | 5,346,451 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5. | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015 |
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Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015: | ||||
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| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
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| b | ||||
| c Excess from 2013....... | ||||
| d From 2014....... | ||||
| e From 2015....... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Software ID: | 15000324 |
| Software Version: | 2015v2.0 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING & DEVELOPMENTworks with New York Citys South Asian communities to identify shared needs and issues. Following our needs assessment conducted in 2010, we found that the citys South Asians lack shared community gathering spaces devoted to civic engagement and arts and culture that embrace the diversity of South Asians. There is also a shortage of city-administered programs that address the needs of the South Asian population, especially in regards to the diverse languages, religions, and cultures present in the community. Many stay-at-home women and the elderly who have limited English skills face isolation. Chhaya works with community members and leaders and partner organizations on initiatives and events to address these growing needs.Its South Asian Community Home (SACH)provide a safe, accessible, multi-generational space and comprehensive services to South Asians in NYC that celebrates diverse South Asian cultures, and builds collective strength.It also partners and advises local and national organizations to document the needs and contributions of South Asian and other immigrants and advocates that adequate resources are invested in supporting these communities. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: SEE SCEDHULE O FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents | In February 2016 the Organization modified its BYLaws, which became effective on February 24, 2016, the details of which will be reported on its 2016 Federal Form 990. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | AN AUDIT COMMITTE MADE UP OF THE TREASURER, A BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE, AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW BEFORE FILING |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | THE WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES ALL DIRECTORS TO COMPLETE DISCLOSURE FORMS ANNUALLY. THE TREASURER ENSURES THAT ALL FORMS ARE SUBMITTED AND REVIEWED WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR ANY THAT DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management | BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND APPROVE EXECUTIVE SALARIES AS WELL AS REVIEW AND APPROVE ANY INCREASES TO MANAGEMENT SALARIES |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. ALSO, ON AN ANNUAL BASIS THE ORGANIZATION FILES ITS NYS ANNUAL CHAR 500 REPORT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL. THE NYSOAG INCLUDES THIS REPORT WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FEDERAL FORM 990 ON ITS CHARITIES BUREAU WEBSITE. |
| CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CHANGES | 990 PAGE 6 SECTION C LINE 20 AND PAGE 7EFFECTIVE MARCH 24, 2015, AFREEN ALAM BECAME THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION. ON JUNE 24,2016, AFREEN ALAM RESIGNED AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION, DUE TO ILLNESS. ANNETTA SEECHARRAN RESIGNED AS A BOARD MEMBER ON MARCH 31, 2016 AND ASSUMED THE ROLE OF INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ON MAY 1,2016 TO REPLACE AFREEN ALAM, UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS APPOINTED.ON NOVEMBER 1, 2016, THE BOARD APPOINTED ANNETTA SEECHARRAN AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. ON JANUARY 6, 2016, THE 2015 TREASURER, DEEPA PATEL, BECAME THE BOARD CO-CHAIR. ON MARCH 30,2016, KIM SOOKOO REPLACED DEEPA PATEL AND JOINED AS TREASURER. EFFECTIVE APRIL 18, 2016 SHONA CHAKRAVARTTY ASSUMED THE ROLE OF CO-CHAIR TOGETHER WITH DEEPA PATEL. |
| FED 990 PAGE 2 ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS | ENERGY EFFICIENCYChhaya promotes access to existing weatherization programs, including grants, to retrofit their homes. Retrofits are home improvements that reduce energy costs, and make the home more comfortable and healthier.FORECLOSURE PREVENTIONChhaya helps homeowners having trouble with their mortgage payments negotiate affordable and sustainable payments through loan modifications. We also educate at-risk homeowners about their options and warn them about various foreclosure rescue scams.HOMEOWNERSHIPOur homeownership program guides community members through the confusing process of buying a home. Those who complete the program are eligible for budget counseling, credit improvement and, for those income-eligible, down payment and closing cost assistance. |
| FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6 | DATA ENTRY/ADMIN WORK INCLUDING FUND RAISING, TRANSLATION, STREET OUTREACH AND PHONE CALLS |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D-ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT | SUBCONTRACTED GRANTS TO OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATONS FOR ASSISTANCE WITH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING |
| Software ID: | 15000324 |
| Software Version: | 2015v2.0 |