Federation of Gujarati Associations of USA (FOGA-USA) is a cultural non-profit organization with tax-exempt status as per the Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations of the United States of America (click here for the exemption certificate from IRS). EIN: 86-2736605 | IRS Section 501(c)(3) certified non-profit incorporated in Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States.
A "Gujarati" is a person whose ancestry roots trace to the State of Gujarat in Bharat (India). This federation's members are all the Gujarati associations in different areas of USA along with their 1.7 million Gujarati members who have called America their home. Early immigrants from Gujarat to USA in the 1950s were highly educated professionals, and descendants of that generation have also made high levels of advancement into professional fields as physicians, engineers and politicians. The later immigrants in the 1970s to late 2000 ventured into areas of InfoTech, hospitality, healthcare, construction, etc. Currently, there are over 250,000 students from India studying at US universities.
Inheriting the Gujarati heritage of entrepreneurship and business enterprise, Gujjus have reached the remotest corners not only in USA but in the whole world. By blending like sugar in milk with the other communities in USA, as one the highest tax paying community groups and as one of the most educated groups, Gujaratis have contributed in many ways to America's prosperity. This Federation is truly a reflection of this Gujarati spirit of adventure, entrepreneurship, community spirit and philanthropy.
Our Work
FOGA-USA provides "one united voice of Gujaratis". With support and affiliation of all major Gujarati Associations in USA, this platform provides a rich source of information, resources, connections, and advocacy.
Our Vision
Operate FOGA-USA as a platform of one united voice of Gujaratis living in the USA.
Our Objectives
The objectives of the FOGA-USA are as follows:
- To represent the collective & professional interests of Gujarati communities of USA.
- To organize various social, cultural, educational, economic, scientific, and civic activities of common interest to the Gujarati community.
- To preserve and propagate India’s culture and specifically Gujarat’s culture and heritage.
- To foster friendship between the United States, and the Republic of India, specifically the State of Gujarat.
- To increase awareness within and outside the community about economic, cultural, and political issues that affect the lives of Gujaratis living in USA.
- To provide support and counselling to FOGA-USA affiliated organizations in driving humanitarian support to victims of natural disasters in the US and other parts of the world.
- To nurture and improve the bond between Gujarati community in USA and India.
- To raise, solicit, receive, and manage funds, charities, and donations to carry out these and other worthy humanitarian & social causes either directly or in cooperation with other organizations.
- To protect unity and territorial integrity of India as a nation.
- To contribute to the economic progress of India & United States.
OUR SUPPORTERS
- Manav Mandir, Chicago, IL
- Jalaram Satsang Parivar of New York
- Shri Shakti Mandir Ambaji USA
- Sri Umiya Mataji Mandir, Macon, GA
- Houston Santram Satsang, TX
- Dwarkadhish Temple, Perlin, NJ
- Vishnav Temple of New York, NY