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Abpa Foundation Inc

EIN 36-4392492 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER AND ADVOCATE FOR THE ARAB AMERICAN/MIDDLE EASTERN NORTH AFRICAN COMMUNITY IN ILLINOIS BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT TO FACILITATE THE GROWTH AND SUCCESS OF SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND PROFESSIONALS.

Income
$248,630
Spending
$283,780
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$102,092, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 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 (3)
  1. $232,150 spent. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT ABPA: DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND SUCCESS OF SMALL BUSINESSES. OUR TEAM OF EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS OFFERS A RANGE OF SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS. WHETHER YOU ARE JUST STARTING OUT OR LOOKING TO TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL, WE CAN PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE WITH BUYING OR SELLING A BUSINESS, E-COMMERCE SUPPORT, FINANCING AND CAPITAL ACQUISITION, MARKETING AND SALES STRATEGIES, MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING, START-UP ASSISTANCE, AND COUNSELING SERVICES VIA THE ECENTER DIRECT WEBSITE.
  2. $30,000 spent. ABPA EMPOWER: OUR ANNUAL NETWORKING EVENT CELEBRATING WOMEN IN THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL FIELD AND PROVIDING CRITICAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE EMPOWER GRANT THAT HELPS ASPIRING BUSINESS OWNERS TURN THEIR DREAM BUSINESS TO A REAL BUSINESS.
  3. $3,587 spent. BACK2SCHOOL KICKS CHICAGO: PROVIDE STUDENTS FROM UNDERSERVED CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOODS WITH A NEW PAIR OF SHOES TO HELP KICK OFF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 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 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 January 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 August 2022.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Ab Foundation (Washington, DC), EIN 27-5278038. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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