Far Western Nepalese Society

What Far Western Nepalese Society does

Far-Western Nepalese Society (FWNS-MD) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in Maryland (July 15, 2022) and headquartered in Baltimore, serving the Far-Western Nepali diaspora across the state. Established in 2019 with roots tracing to the 2016 FarWest Nepalese Welfare Trust, the organization delivers cultural preservation, youth sports, education, health and wellness, community support, and civic engagement programming to its community. Its program portfolio includes cultural festivals (Bishu Parva, Dashain, Tihar), affiliated sports clubs in football, cricket, volleyball, and badminton (with up to $1,000 financial support per activity), educational workshops and scholarships, health camps, community aid during illness/death/disaster, and advocacy for Nepali American representation with local, state, and federal government.

The organization has no proprietary technology infrastructure; its digital footprint consists of a website (fwnsmd.org), a Facebook page, and email/Zelle-based communications. It relies on 50+ volunteers and an elected Executive Committee, with the next leadership election scheduled for July 11, 2026. Its revenue model combines three streams: recurring annual membership dues starting at $25/year, transactional fees from an Equipment Rental service ($75 for members, $150 for non-members), and grants/donations enabled by its Section 509(a)(2) public charity status (EIN 93-2746265, exemption effective July 22, 2022). Distribution is exclusively direct-to-community across Maryland through cultural events, sports tournaments, and in-person gatherings.

Name

Far Western Nepalese Society

Legal name

Far-Western Nepalese Society, Maryland, USA

Website

https://fwnsmd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Far-Western Nepalese Society (FWNS-MD) is a Baltimore-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers cultural, educational, sports, health, and community support programs to the Far-Western Nepali diaspora across Maryland through membership and volunteer-driven programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community and Cultural Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Experiential & Cultural Programming (Tours, Activities, CSR/Voluntourism) (THAHADAF)

Keywords

• Community cultural programs
• Diaspora nonprofit services
• Youth sports support
• Community education workshops
• Membership association

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues providing access to community programs, sports clubs, cultural events, and community support services.
2. Equipment Rentals: Rental fees for event equipment including $75 for members and $150 for non-members, generating operational revenue.
3. Grants and Donations: 501(c)(3) nonprofit structure enables grant applications and tax-deductible donations to support community programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Far-Western Nepalese Society of Maryland (FWNS-MD) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides cultural programs (Bishu Parva, Dashain, Tihar festivals), education and youth programs (workshops, scholarships), health and wellness initiatives (health camps, awareness campaigns), sports club support (football, cricket, volleyball, badminton with up to $1,000 per activity), community support services (financial aid during illness, death, or disaster), and civic engagement advocacy for the Far-Western Nepali diaspora across Maryland. The organization also offers equipment rentals to members and non-members for community events.

Product overview

Far-Western Nepalese Society of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a unified portfolio of community services rather than a technology product. The organization provides Cultural Programs (festivals, heritage events), Education & Youth Programs (workshops, scholarships), Health & Wellness Programs (health camps, awareness campaigns), Sports & Activities (club support for football, cricket, volleyball, badminton), Community Support Services (financial aid, disaster relief), Civic Engagement (advocacy), and Equipment Rental. All programs are designed to serve the Far-Western Nepali diaspora in Maryland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cultural Programs Programs celebrating and preserving Far-Western Nepalese culture through festivals, arts, and cultural events including Bishu Parva, Dashain, Tihar, and community gatherings that foster heritage and belonging for the Far-Western Nepali diaspora in Maryland.
• Education & Youth Programs Educational workshops, scholarship support, and mentorship programs designed to enhance opportunities for youth and adults in the Far-Western Nepali community in Maryland.
• Health & Wellness Programs Health camps, wellness programs, and awareness campaigns focused on physical and mental well-being of Far-Western Nepali community members in Maryland.
• Sports & Activities Financial and organizational support for affiliated clubs in football, cricket, volleyball, and badminton, providing up to $1,000 in financial support per activity for tournament fees and travel for community members.
• Community Support Services Support services assisting members in need through financial aid during illness, death, or disaster, providing a safety net for every member of FWNS-MD.
• Civic Engagement Programs fostering relationships with local, state, and federal government to advocate for the rights and representation of Nepali Americans in Maryland.
• Equipment Rental Equipment rental service for community events, available to FWNS-MD members at $75 and non-members at $150 for borrowing event equipment including tents, tables, chairs, and sports equipment.
• Annual Membership Annual membership providing access to community programs, sports clubs, cultural events, education initiatives, health programs, community support, and civic engagement activities. Membership starts at $25/year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15+ annual programs delivered to the community
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nepal Association in Maryland: Statewide Nepali diaspora organization serving Maryland residents — the same geographic and demographic target market as FWNS-MD. Direct peer on geography, though broader in scope (all-Nepali rather than specifically Far-Western).
• Ethiopian Community Association in Maryland: Community nonprofit serving a diaspora population (Ethiopian) within Maryland with comparable cultural-preservation, civic-engagement, youth, and member-services programming — a strong operating-model peer for a diaspora nonprofit of similar scope.
• Korean American Community Foundation of Maryland: Diaspora community foundation operating in Maryland, with cultural preservation, education, and community support programs mirroring FWNS-MD's model for a different diaspora group in the same state.

Regional players

• Nepal Society of New England: Regional Nepali community nonprofit serving the New England area. Comparable in serving a US Nepali diaspora through cultural programs, community events, and member services — parallel operating model in a different US geography.
• Greater Washington Nepalese Association: Regional Nepali diaspora organization serving the Washington, D.C. metro area, adjacent to FWNS-MD's Maryland geography. Comparable community-building, cultural programming, and member-services model for the same Nepali diaspora population.

Broad incumbents

• Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA): National-level umbrella organization for the global Nepali diaspora. Comparable to FWNS-MD as a Nepali diaspora nonprofit, but at much larger national/international scale and breadth, making it a broad incumbent rather than a direct local competitor.
• Federation of Nepalese Associations in North America (FNANA): Federation of Nepali community organizations across North America, with chapters including state-level Nepali associations. Peer as a higher-order body coordinating the type of community-level nonprofits FWNS-MD represents.

Emerging players

• American-Nepal Medical Foundation: US-based Nepalese diaspora nonprofit focused on health and community welfare. Comparable as a Nepali diaspora nonprofit operating in the US with community-support and health-program elements that overlap with FWNS-MD's health and wellness pillars.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FWNSMD

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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