TY 2021 Form 990EZ

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? Kerala Association of Washington (KAW), is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious cultural organization working towards the betterment of the social lifestyle of Keralites in the Pacific Northwest. Typically the organization has several activities per year and strives to maintain and promote the golden heritage of Kerala. Activities: 1. We have cultural events, stage shows featuring celebrities from Kerala, sports tournaments, literary and educational activities, and charity initiatives. 2. The biggest social function is Onam which is the harvest festival in Kerala, India. This usually happens in August or September. Typical Onam Sadya food is served and games and cultural activities of the region are presented. 3. We also conduct Malayalam language classes.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 Kerala Association of Washington (KAW), is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious cultural organization working towards the betterment of the social lifestyle of Keralites in the Pacific Northwest. Typically the organization has several activities per year and strives to maintain and promote the golden heritage of Kerala. Activities: 1. We have cultural events, stage shows featuring celebrities from Kerala, sports tournaments, literary and educational activities, and charity initiatives. 2. The biggest social function is Onam which is the harvest festival in Kerala, India. This usually happens in August or September. Typical Onam Sadya food is served and games and cultural activities of the region are presented. 3. We also conduct Malayalam language classes. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	49,009
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	49,009

(a) Name and title

(b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position

(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)

(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and
deferred compensation

(e) Estimated amount
of other compensation

Biju Mathew

Treasurer

Rohit Ramachandran

Secretary

Santhosh Nair

President

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $5215
Other Expenses.1	Onam $14660
Other Expenses.2	Picnic $9555
Other Expenses.3	Malayalam School Appreciation $5350
Other Expenses.4	Xmas $3694
Other Expenses.5	Venugopal Show $3252
Other Expenses.6	Cricket $2018
Other Expenses.7	Youth Club Activities $844
Other Expenses.8	Volleyball $747
Other Expenses.9	Badminton $518
Other Expenses.10	Community Prizes $350
Other Expenses.11	Funeral Flowers $157
Other Expenses.12	Cards $64
Other Assets.1005	Accounts Receivable - Beginning $0 Accounts Receivable - Ending $200
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1540 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $8377

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $5215

Other Expenses.1

Onam $14660

Other Expenses.2

Picnic $9555

Other Expenses.3

Malayalam School Appreciation $5350

Other Expenses.4

Xmas $3694

Other Expenses.5

Venugopal Show $3252

Other Expenses.6

Cricket $2018

Other Expenses.7

Youth Club Activities $844

Other Expenses.8

Volleyball $747

Other Expenses.9

Badminton $518

Other Expenses.10

Community Prizes $350

Other Expenses.11

Funeral Flowers $157

Other Expenses.12

Cards $64

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $0 Accounts Receivable - Ending $200

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1540 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $8377

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	54,426
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3
4	Investment income ....................................	4	2,134
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
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
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 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	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	56,560

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	300
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	46,424
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	46,724

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	9,836
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	108,362
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	118,198

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