OUR FAQ question
What About Membership
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, Pittsburgh Tamil Sangam is recognized as a non-profit organization under IRS Section 501(c)(3). Donors can deduct contributions to PTS under IRC Section 170.
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Do I get a receipt?
A donation receipt will be sent to the email address you provide on this form. Please be sure to keep a copy of your receipt for tax purposes. If you select a recurring donation, you will be sent an individual receipt each month when your donation is processed.
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What is the annual membership timeframe?
As per bye laws, membership runs from January 1st to Dec 31st. For a brief period, it was run right through the middle of a calendar year. Starting 2022, we are getting back to calendar year, following the bye laws.
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When should I renew my annual membership?
Every year you should renew your annual membership. Lifetime memberships have no expiration. To get the maximum benefit, the board recommends that you renew the first week of January.
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If I take my membership mid of the year, how many months it is valid?
Irrespective of the month of the year, it is only valid for that particular annual year. All annual memberships expire December 31st of the same calendar year.
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Who should have a mandatory membership?
All Tamil School students should hold an active membership (either Annual or Lifetime).
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Membership benefits
Membership Benefits
1. FREE admission to your entire family members including your parents for most of the Tamil Sangam events. For ticketed events, nominal entry fee benefit for members.
2. Priority to your children to participate in the cultural performances without an entrance fee. For non-members, the participating kids and parents are charged individually and given last priority after our member’s kids.
3. Opportunity to get connected with Local Tamil Community and get to know all events across Greater Pittsburgh Area.
4. Subsidized food during major events when possible.
5. Discounted services from local businesses, when possible **
6. FREE display of children’s (academic) awards and achievements on our website. For all your achievements as Tamil, we will celebrate and recognize.
7. Eligible to vote in the very next year’s election and eligibility to contest in the very next Tamil Sangam election.
8. Free requests and helps in the monthly email digest
9. Socializing and sharing the fun with like-minded community members
10. Members can run for Sangam's board position with 2 years of volunteering at various events. This helps bring in new ideas and widens the Sangam base
Current local business discounts
1. 50% transaction fee waived with Malini Jaganathan, REALTOR @ Howard Hanna (malinijaganathan@howardhanna.com)
2.10% off at Tamarind
3. 5% off at Cafe Delhi
** Local business discounts may change from time to time, NOT guaranteed.
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2. Priority to your children to participate in the cultural performances without an entrance fee. For non-members, the participating kids and parents are charged individually and given last priority after our member’s kids.
3. Opportunity to get connected with Local Tamil Community and get to know all events across Greater Pittsburgh Area.
4. Subsidized food during major events when possible.
5. Discounted services from local businesses, when possible **
6. FREE display of children’s (academic) awards and achievements on our website. For all your achievements as Tamil, we will celebrate and recognize.
7. Eligible to vote in the very next year’s election and eligibility to contest in the very next Tamil Sangam election.
8. Free requests and helps in the monthly email digest
9. Socializing and sharing the fun with like-minded community members
10. Members can run for Sangam's board position with 2 years of volunteering at various events. This helps bring in new ideas and widens the Sangam base
Current local business discounts
1. 50% transaction fee waived with Malini Jaganathan, REALTOR @ Howard Hanna (malinijaganathan@howardhanna.com)
2.10% off at Tamarind
3. 5% off at Cafe Delhi
** Local business discounts may change from time to time, NOT guaranteed.
Our Annual Membership
Annual Membership starts in January 1st to December 31st. Click here to register/ renew your membership.
• Fee per family: $20
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• Fee per family: $20
Our Lifetime Membership
Pay once and avail all the benefits for your life time !!
• Fee per Individual: $100
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• Fee per Individual: $100