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National Association of Asian Professionals-Boston Inc

EIN 04-3168838 · Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak22 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NAAAP Boston is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), all-volunteer, Pan-Asian American professional organization that promotes the career advancement andleadership development of Asian American professionals in all fields through networking, Asian multiculturalism education, and supporting diversityand community service. As part of a national organization, NAAAP National is the largest and fastest growing Asian American professional organization in the U.S. and Canada. Through its committees, members can participate in many activities that bring together other Asian American professionals in community service, professional development and networking activities, just to name a few. Mission: - Cultivate and empower leaders for professional excellence - Connect accomplished professionals for mutual success - Engage and participate with the community-at-large - Inspire leaders to make a meaningful difference in government, education, business, and society.

Income
$309,926
Spending
$120,161
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
46.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 68%
Employees
0

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 72% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 46.7 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 61% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 70% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% 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

Weak: 22 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 22 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 (1)
  1. $75,901 spent. NAAAP Boston is a non-profit,501(c)(3),an all volunteer,Pan-Asian American professional organization that promotes the career advancement and leadership development of Asian American professionals in all fields through professional development, community service, and social events.As part of a NAAAP national, NAAAP Boston is the largest and fastest growing Asian American professional organization in Greater Boston. Through its eight committees, members can participate in many activities that bring together other Asian American professionals in community. Our history goes back to New York when the first chapter was founded in 1982. Boston founded its chapter in 1986. There are 27 active Chapters and Ventures across the country with a growing membership of over 3000. Currently, NAAAP Boston is one of the largest chapter with over 400 members. With an active Asian American community, NAAAP Boston is present at many events across the city. Mission: - Cultivate and empower leaders for professional excellence - Connect accomplished professionals for mutual success - Engage and participate with the community-at-large - Inspire leaders to make a meaningful difference in government, education, business, and society.Vision: "To be the premier Asian american professional and leadership development organization in the community"

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 June 1993.

    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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