California Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Institute was formed for the purpose of raising funds to educate local Asian Pacific Islander elected officials and legislative staff to prepare them for higher positions. All expenses include lodging, meals, travel and materials.
- Income
- $40,500
- Spending
- $57,037
- Reserves
- 49 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (4)
- Welcoming the 7th Cohort of the Staff Academy: This year, we successfully welcomed the 7th cohort of the Staff Academy, which included 13 staffers from the legislature and administration. Since its inception, the program has grown to a total of 89 alumni. The seven-month program continues to offer valuable development opportunities for API policy staff, featuring a range of inspiring speakers dedicated to fostering both professional and personal growth.
- Development of the Appointments Project: We have launched the Appointments Project, aimed at connecting passionate API individuals with appointed positions within government. In collaboration with individual API caucus members and the Governor?s office, this initiative seeks to build a pool of highly qualified candidates for appointed roles, fostering greater representation and engagement in public service.
- Hosting API Heritage Month Reception: The Institute successfully hosted an API Heritage Month reception, attracting 130 attendees, including 14 elected officials. This event showcased our commitment to celebrating API heritage while fostering connections within the community and advancing the dialogue on the importance of API representation in public life.
- $54,537 spent. All other achievements
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 21, 2026.
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