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Pars Equality Center

EIN 27-2969900 · San Jose, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$5.1 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
11.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
39
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$189,340, coo

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    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 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 (3)
  1. $497,146 spent. FRISF/SJISF/LAISF - PROVIDE SERVICES TO IMMIGRANTS RESIDING IN, OR FORMERLY RESIDING IN, THE STATE OF CA, AS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT. THESE FUNDS SHALL EXPAND SERVICES BY AUGMENTING EXISTING FUNDING SOURCES AVILABLE TO SUBGRANTEE.
  2. $198,543 spent. PAALSP - PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING IMMIGATION SERVICE TO CLIENTS. 1) ASYLUM APPLICATION INCLUDING G-28, I-589, 2) TPS APPLICATION INCLUDING G-28, I-821, I-91, 3) AOS APPLICATION- PROVIDING SERVICES TO CLIENTS (WHO MARRIAGE MUST HAVE OCCURRED ON OR BEFORE JULY 30, 2021), INCLUDING G-28, I-130
  3. $345,012 spent. LAACS - THE AFGHAN SUPPORT CASE MANAGEMENT (ACS) PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TAILORED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF AFGHAN REFUGEES. THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT, RESOURCE NAVIGATION, AND EDUCATION, ACS HELPS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ADAPT TO LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES WHILE MAINTAINING DIGNITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. TRAINED STAFF AND NAVIGATORS WORK CLOSELY WITH CLIENTS TO CONNECT THEM WITH HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS, WHILE ALSO OFFERING CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE GUIDANCE. BY ADDRESSING IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND BUILDING LONG-TERM SKILLS, ACS EMPOWERS AFGHAN REFUGEES TO OVERCOME BARRIERS, ACCESS CRITICAL RESOURCES, AND SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATE INTO THEIR NEW COMMUNITIES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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