Hindu American Foundation

HAF

A US-based advocacy group with close ties to the American Sangh and a history of lobbying in its support.

Strength of Linkage

Conclusive (1)

Active

Yes

Date of Founding

2003

Legal Status

Tax-Exempt Non-Profit Organization (International)

Region

USA

Address

100 S Broad St Ste 1318. , Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, 19110-1028, United States

Parent Organisation

Hindu Students Council

Macro Function

International

Founders

Mihir Meghani

Aseem Shukla

Suhag Shukla

Nikhil Joshi

Founder RSS Affiliated

Yes

Sangh Linkage Criteria
1

Officials have been trained by executive RSS

0.5

Has co-hosted events with known Sangh affiliates

0.5

Has hosted speakers from the RSS or officials from formal Sangh Parivar at its events

0.5

Has received funds from Sangh sources

0.5

Has been staffed by RSS officials

0.5

Has shared officials with Sangh appendages

0.25

Has conducted joint programs with Sangh affiliates

0.25

Former members have gone on to positions in Sangh appendages

0.25

Sangh affiliation attested to by media source

0.25

Possesses dense family ties with a Sangh organisation