New York, NY

INDO-AMERICAN ARTS COUNCIL INC

EIN 13-4015646

Arts, Culture & Heritage Cultural Heritage & Traditions AAPI communities

Mission

To promote, showcase and build awareness of the arts and artists of Asian Indian heritage in North America by supporting performing, visual and literary arts, fostering cultural exchange with India, and serving as a resource center for artists and arts organizations.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About INDO-AMERICAN ARTS COUNCIL INC

This profile is for Indo-American Arts Council Inc (EIN 13-4015646), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in New York that has been tax-exempt since 1999. The organization’s stated purpose is to promote and showcase artistic disciplines influenced by the arts of India—including theatre, film, music, dance, visual arts and literature—and to foster exchange between artists in India and the United States. In the past 2–3 years IAAC has remained active producing public programs and curated events in New York City, including iterations of its Erasing Borders exhibitions and dance programming and a literary festival and gala scheduled for 2025; it continues to operate its long-running film and arts programming and partnerships with New York venues to present South Asian and diaspora artists to diverse audiences.

Notable achievements

Founded New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF)

IAAC established the New York Indian Film Festival in 2001 to highlight Indian and diaspora cinema in the U.S.; the festival became a major annual film platform for South Asian filmmakers.

Erasing Borders exhibition and performance series

IAAC curated and presented the Erasing Borders series—visual arts exhibitions and dance programs—bringing contemporary South Asian and diaspora artists to New York venues and building visibility for diaspora art practices.

Sustained multi‑disciplinary programming

Across performing, visual and literary arts, IAAC has continued to produce festivals, screenings, talks and curated events into 2023–2025, maintaining a public-facing calendar and collaborations with established NYC cultural venues.

At a glance

Total assets: $211K
Annual revenue: $367K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 13-4015646
Location: New York, NY
Website: iaac.us
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed and tracked by major nonprofit databases and evaluators (registered 501(c)(3) with public Form 990 filings).

Included among organizations eligible for NYC cultural agency programs and noted in New York arts event listings and partner venue calendars.

Regularly covered in arts event listings and community press for its curated exhibitions, film screenings and literary programming.

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