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Somanli American United Council of Arizona

EIN 01-0876916 · Phoenix, AZ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission and vision of the organization is to facilitate and improve communication channels and contribute to the well-being of the multiethnic refugee/immigrant community, helping them to achieve self-sufficiency and assisting them in becoming productive law-abiding citizens that can properly integrate for a great patriotism. The SAUC help newly arrived families adjust to their new lives, new location, new language and new culture.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$111,100, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 158% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $477,178 spent. Immigration Services CTR067737. In collaboration with RRP and our immigration lawyer, including USCIS and other support lawyers, we have helped over 1000 Afghan clients with all of their immigration needs. Our case managers received training on all of the necessary USCIS forms and followed a strict process to check and recheck all forms before being mailed, including sending to our immigration lawyer who checks the forms and signs off and sends any needed corrections if any. We held a town hall meeting on January 26, 2024 featuring those Afghan clients who have benefitted from our immigration services in and before 2023.
  2. $372,964 spent. ASA Supplemental Services CTR063495. In collaboration with the RRP, we have provided various services to Afghan clients who arrived in the United States in and after 2021. We welcomed 211 new eligible Afghan clients to our program in 2023, but continued to support the many returning clients. We provided services such as housing assistance; case management; support services and interpretation; digital literacy; preschool and youth leadership; and women empowerment, including professional sewing and employment services. Many Afghans enrolled in our core education classes, including our English class.
  3. $230,642 spent. Maricopa County Refugee Relocation Program. In collaboration with the Maricopa County Human Services Department, we have supported many multiethnic refugees and underserved communities through housing assistance; case management; support services and interpretation; naturalization and immigration services; Improved Method of Learning English; digital literacy; preschool and youth leadership; and women empowerment, including professional sewing and employment services. We average about 1,000 services per month.
  4. $15,472 spent. Development of the leadership capacity of Ethnic Community Based Organization (ECBO) leaders. We provide training, coaching, and support to leaders and key people for ten ECBOs; these ethnic organizations serve refugees, asylees and immigrants in the state of Arizona.
  5. International Rescue Committee SBA Navigator Pilot Program - Encouraging, recruiting and training the multiethnic refugee community for small business, assisting them also in the access of information and resources.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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