VHPA
The American branch of the VHP. A 501c3 organization.
Conclusive (1)
Yes
1970
Tax-Exempt Non-Profit Organization (International)
USA
200 New Bond Street, Sugar Grove, Illinois, 60554-9171, United States
International
Mahesh Mehta
Yes
Founded by a pracharak
Listed as a sister organisation (or equivalent) by organisation with value-1.
Has referred to pracharak as patron/guide/inspiration (or equivalent)
Officials have been trained by executive RSS
Listed as a partner organisation by any organisation with value-1.
Has attended Sangh conferences (e.g. sewa sangams)
Has co-hosted events with known Sangh affiliates
Has hosted speakers from the RSS or officials from formal Sangh Parivar at its events
Affiliation attested to by Sangh publications (online or print)
Visible RSS paraphernalia or nomenclature (e.g. framed picture of Hedgewar or named after pracharak)
Founded by a Sangh organisation
Has received funds from Sangh sources
Has been staffed by RSS officials
Has shared officials with Sangh appendages
Has sent money to Sangh organisations
Has conducted joint programs with Sangh affiliates
Has actively campaigned for the Bharatiya Janata Party
Former members have gone on to positions in Sangh appendages