SOUTH INDIAN FINE ARTS ACADEMY - SIFAA
EIN 82-2178569 · Arts & Culture (A20)
What they do
SIFAA is Dedicated to Preserving and Promoting The Rich Heritage of South Indian Classical Arts While Fostering Cultural Enrichment and Community Engagement. Our Mission is to Provide Premier Platforms for Renowned South Indian Performing Artists to Showcase Their Excellence While Also Supporting and Nurturing Aspiring Community Artists In North Carolina. Through High Quality Concerts From Professional Musicians Collaboration and Performance Opportunities for Community Artists We Aim to Celebrate Tradition Inspire Creativity and Build A Rich Artistic Community. While Our Goal Has Always Been to Strive to Bridge and Create Cultural Awareness Through Carnatic Music SIFAA Has Also Been Keen to Support and Strengthen Our Younger Generation and Their Love for This Genre of Music. The RTP Area Has Been Blessed to Have A Lot of Practitioners and Teachers Who Call This Area Home. SIFAA Has Conducted Yearly Music Competitions With Judges Invited From India and Across The US to Provide Ad
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CHITRA RAMANARAYANANCOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR & SECRETARY
LAKSHMI CHELLAMANIBOARD OF DIRECTOR CULTURE & ARTS
MADHU RANGAPPAGOWDAPRESIDENT - BOARD OF DIRECTOR
RAJARAMAN JAYAKRISHNANTREASURER
RAMANA JAYANTYBOARD OF DIRECTOR - EVENTS
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2017
- Location
- 1040 KENNICOTT AVE, CARY, NC 27513-8450
- County
- Wake
- In care of
- % MADHU RANGAPPAGOWDA
- Primary officer
- Madhu Rangappagowda, President and Board of Director
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Arts & Culture (A20)
- IRS tax category
- Arts & Culture