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Southeast Asian Maa Coalition Inc

EIN 22-2541120 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT AND SERVE IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES AND OTHER POLITICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND ECONOMICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES AS THEY SEEK TO ADVANCE THE CONDITION OF THEIR LIVES IN THE UNITED STATES.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 53%
Employees
81
Volunteers
594
Highest pay
$160,594, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 2025, 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. $1.1 million spent. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SERVED 576 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH THE URBAN ARTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM AND THE TRUANCY CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, SUPPORTING STUDENTS FROM 33 PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
  2. $1.1 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND DIRECT SERVICES THROUGH PROGRAMS INCLUDING FAMILY WELLNESS, HEALTH ACCESS, ELDER SERVICES, PUBLIC BENEFITS ACCESS, ESL AND DIGITAL LITERACY CLASSES, DIGITAL NAVIGATION, NATURALIZATION ASSISTANCE, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES, SUPPORTING 1,300 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS.
  3. $129,328 spent. THE HUNGER RELIEF DEPARTMENT PROVIDED FOOD SECURITY SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 1,500 FAMILIES EACH WEEK THROUGH SEAMAAC'S FOOD PANTRY AND GROCERY DELIVERIES TO HOMEBOUND FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. DUE TO A LACK OF SUSTAINABLE FUNDING, THIS DEPARTMENT CLOSED IN DECEMBER 2024.
  4. $807,793 spent. THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOCUSED ON BUSINESS SUPPORT, THE REVITALIZATION OF MIFFLIN SQUARE PARK, THE GROWING HOME COMMUNITY GARDENS, MUTUAL AID INITIATIVES, AND EXPANDED ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCY EFFORTS, INCLUDING THE IMPROVEMENT OF WEATHER EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEMS, SHELTER FOR HEAT RELATED EMERGENCIES, AND CLEANER AND GREENER PUBLIC SPACES AND NEIGHBORHOODS. THESE EFFORTS BENEFITED 1,100 UNDUPLICATED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
  5. THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOCUSED ON BUSINESS SUPPORT, THE REVITALIZATION OF MIFFLIN SQUARE PARK, THE GROWING HOME COMMUNITY GARDENS, MUTUAL AID INITIATIVES, AND EXPANDED ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCY EFFORTS, INCLUDING THE IMPROVEMENT OF WEATHER EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEMS, SHELTER FOR HEAT RELATED EMERGENCIES, AND CLEANER AND GREENER PUBLIC SPACES AND NEIGHBORHOODS. THESE EFFORTS BENEFITED 1,100 UNDUPLICATED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 June 2025.

    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 April 1986.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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