EIN 85-0842385

Cohna

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
State
Year formed
2020
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
COHNA, pronounced Kohnaa, is a grassroots advocacy group that represents the Hindu community of North America. The coalition strives to protect the collective interests of the community by working on their issues and educating the public. Suresh Krishnamoorthy runs COHNA from Marietta, GA.
Total revenues
$450,954
2023
Total expenses
$186,313
2023
Total assets
$494,555
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Cohna

Education: Ensuring safe schools confident children. Our HPN initiative runs several programs to help educate parents and educators on creating safe spaces for Hindu children to explore their heritage. Engaging and educating policymakers: Educating government entities lawmakers and policymakers on Hindu culture and on issues faced by our community. Upholding our civil rights: Assist Hindu Americans unfairly targeted by anti-Hindu legislation. Combating hate: create and disseminate information about Hinduphobia. Help reduce the prevalence of hate crimes against Hindus in America.
Other programs: Empowering young Hindus on college campuses. Continue to expand the reach of the CoHNA Youth Action Network in universities across North America. Protect our sacred symbols and festivals: Educate the public on the difference between the sacred Swastika and the Nazi Hakenkreuz and continue to challenge the misuse and abuse of Hindu religious symbols in commercial spaces
Advocacy:Standing up for Human rights: Highlight and address human rights violations against Hindus globally. Create professional research toolkits and and host workshops and webinars for lawmakers and staffers. Conduct dedicated education sessions for policymakers through our Day at the Hill Program

Grants made by Cohna

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Network Contagion Research InstituteConduct Research on Hinduphobia on Social Media$26,000

Who funds Cohna

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$20,656
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$18,726
Motwani Jadeja Family FoundationCharitable Operations$10,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Cohna

NameTitleCompensation
Nikunj TrivediPresident$0
Suresh KrishnamoorthyTreasurer$0
Shobha SwamySecretary$0
Pushpita PrasadBoard Member$0
Rajeev MenonVice President$0

Financials for Cohna

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$449,874
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,080
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$450,954

Form 990s for Cohna

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-29990View PDF
2022-122023-05-10990EZView PDF
2021-122024-02-06990EZView PDF
Data update history
January 11, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Motwani Jadeja Family Foundation
June 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $18,726 from American Online Giving Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman service organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1395 E Cobb Dr 72345
Marietta, GA 30068
Metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
County
Cobb County, GA
Website URL
cohna.org/ 
Phone
(470) 919-6598
IRS details
EIN
85-0842385
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2020
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P20: Human Service Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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