Article I. Name.

The name of this corporation is Sangama.

Article II. Purpose.

This corporation is a nonprofit public benefit corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person. Sangama is organized under the Nonprofit Corporation Law of Missouri. Sangama is organized as a Missouri General Not-For-Profit corporation, to promote and propagate the Kannada language and cultural heritage of Karnataka State of India. Its basic mission is to enrich the cultural diversity and artistic excellence in Saint Louis and greater Saint Louis area.

Article III. Operational Limitations.

This corporation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, literary, and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these articles, Sangama shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law); (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law; or (c) according to the Bylaws (or according to any future amendments of the Bylaws) established by the General Body of Sangama.

Article IV. Inurement of Income.

The property of this corporation is irrevocably dedicated to charitable, literary, and educational purposes, and no part of the net earnings of Sangama shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to its members, directors, officers, or other private persons except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for the services rendered.

Article V. Legislative or Political Activities.

Except as permitted by law, no substantial part of the activities of Sangama shall consist of carrying on the propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, nor shall this corporation participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing and distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.

Article VI. Dissolution.

Upon dissolution of Sangama, the Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provisions for the payment of all of the liabilities of Sangama, distribute the remaining assets to a nonprofit fund, foundation, or corporation that is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, religious, or scientific purposes, which at that time qualify as an exempt organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law). Any remaining assets shall be disposed of by the Circuit court of the county in which the principal office of Sangama is then located.