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National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance Inc

EIN 27-2114866 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA), a national leader in the LGBTQ+ AANHPI community, serves as a convener of community leaders and groups; prepares leaders to challenge systemic injustices; and advocates for LGBTQ+ AANHPI liberation across the United States and its territories. * LGBTQ+ AANHPI : Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans Queer + Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander

Income
$324,767
Spending
$697,911
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
23.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
5
Highest pay
$145,750, executive dir.

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 115% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 51% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

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

  • 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. $458,813 spent. WE PROVIDE CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND CONNECTIONS TO A WIDE AND GROWING NETWORK OF SMALL, MOSTLY VOLUNTEER-RUN LOCAL, GRASSROOTS, AND AFFINITY-BASED LGBTQ+API GROUPS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AND LGBTQ+API CHANGE-MAKERS. THIS INCLUDES FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, POLICY EDUCATION, ORGANIZATIONAL AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS; ACCESS TO PEER AND MENTORING NETWORKS; AND FUNDING. - POLICY ADVOCACY WE ADVANCE AN INTERSECTIONAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE AGENDA FOR ALL LGBTQ+ ASIANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS, AND ALL THE COMMUNITIES WE CALL HOME. WE DO SO THROUGH OUTREACH AND AND EDUCATION; ISSUE-BASED CAMPAIGNS; A WIDE RANGE OF PARTNERSHIPS AND COALITIONS; AND IMPACT LITIGATION.- REPRESENTATION WE PROVIDE AND ADVOCATE FOR MORE INCLUSIVE REPRESENTATION OF LGBTQ+API PEOPLE AND OUR PERSPECTIVES EVERYWHERE, AND ESPECIALLY IN RESEARCH AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESOURCES REPORTS AND DIRECTORIES; PRESENTATIONS, PANELS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES; AND FACILITATING OUTREACH FOR AND THE CULTURALLY-COMPETENT PRODUCTION OF RESEARCH 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 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 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 August 2010.

    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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