Union City, CA

MANCA (Malayalee Association of Northern California)

EIN 82-3845210

Arts, Culture & Heritage Cultural Heritage & Traditions AAPI communities

Mission

MANCA’s mission is to facilitate, organize, and conduct events and opportunities that promote social, cultural, and charitable causes for the Malayalee community in Northern California, creating cultural awareness and fostering a socially committed community across generations.

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

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About MANCA (Malayalee Association of Northern California)

MANCA (Malayalee Association of Northern California) is a Bay Area-based, donor-facing 501(c)(3) cultural and charitable organization that serves Malayalee (Kerala-origin) families across Northern California. The organization operates community cultural programs, performance events, youth activities and senior networking initiatives to preserve and promote Kerala culture and language. In addition to cultural programming, MANCA conducts charitable activities and relief fundraising, runs signature events such as MANCA Dance Fest and Nrutholsavam, and provides opportunities for community volunteering and scholarships. MANCA maintains an active online presence and recent activity includes multi-year event programming and foundation grants received in 2023–2024.

Notable achievements

Kerala flood relief contributions

Organized major relief fundraising and gave substantial support to Kerala flood recovery, including an approximately $50,000 contribution to build six houses for flood victims and an additional ~$50,000 donation to a Kerala relief organization (CMRD).

501(c)(3) public charity status

Formally registered and operating as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 82-3845210), enabling tax-deductible contributions and formal grant receipt.

Signature cultural programs established

Launched and expanded recurring signature events—including MANCA Dance Fest and the annual Nrutholsavam—providing performance platforms for hundreds of community participants (events held in recent years, including 2024).

At a glance

Total assets: $194K
Annual revenue: $134K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 82-3845210
Location: Union City, CA
Website: www.mancaonline.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Received the 'Best Malayali Association' award from the Indian Press Club of North America (IPCNA).

Maintains registration and active status with California charity oversight and is listed on major nonprofit databases (Candid/GuideStar, Charity Navigator profile present).

Recipient of foundation grants in 2023–2024 (examples include support from Senior Assistance Foundation Eastbay and American Online Giving Foundation), evidencing external funder engagement.

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