About Us
Downingtown Balvihar (DBV) is a non-profit (with IRS 501(3)C certification) organization offering educational/cultural services to students > 3y old. Our members typically share Indian American heritage with a desire to expose their children to Indian culture, language, and foundations of professional success such as prowess in mathematics, and leadership.
History
2007-2008 Founding – Registered as non-profit organization within the State of PA
Started with Culture & Hindi classes
Moved classes from Bell Tavern Park to Collegium Charter, Exton
Membership: 40
2008-2009 Membership: 59
2009-2010 Membership: 55
Introduced Vedic Mathematics
2010-2011 Membership: 135
Moved classes to larger facilities at Pierce Middle School
Updated by-laws and implemented new organization structure
Obtained IRS 501(3)C tax-exempt certification
2011-2012 Membership: 131
Introduced Leadership Workshop
2012-2013 Membership: 100
2012-2013 Membership: 100
Introduced Gujarati Language
Introduced Books for Culture Curriculum