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Filipino American Council of Chicago

EIN 36-6124469 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Charitable purpose -To enhance the quality of life for Filipinos and Filipino Americans in Greater Chicago through advocacy cultural enrichment educational support economic development and community-building initiatives. We will remain a steadfast ally for our kababayans compatriots immigrants and citizens alike. Our facility will continue to be a sanctuary of support a beacon of hope and a vibrant hub for empowerment and will become a home away from home for many immigrants.

Income
$157,475
Spending
$97,487
Reserves
10.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%

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

Financial health

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2025, 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 April 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 (3)
  1. $673 spent. Health Outreach Promotion Education HOPE- A comprehensive grassroots health outreach promotion and education to increase screening for Hepatitis B and prevention. Enrolled 38 Filipino Americans aged 18-64 in the national research on the health profile of Filipino Americans called Multiethnic Observational Study in American Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
  2. $8,362 spent. Lots of Love Program - Promoted well-being among elderly Filipino Americans through intergenerational support and empowerment programs. More than 50 elders participated in weekly activities including coffee talks physical exercises group dancing health forums and recreational activities. Conducted the Geriatric Anxiety Scale survey to determine levels of anxiety and depression among Filipino elders.
  3. $5,995 spent. SCREEN Program Screening for Cancer Reducing Inequity and Engaging Neighborhood - Hosted listening sessions attended by at least 100 Filipinas. Increased knowledge and screening rates for breast and cervical cancer in the Filipino-American community. Enhanced community capacity for culturally tailored outreach education and referrals leading to improved screening opportunities. Referred at least 38 Filipinas to cancer screenings. Strengthened community health workers abilities to educate motivate and navigate individuals to healthcare. Generated best practice recommendations for health education and healthcare navigation.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on September 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    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 April 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 October 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 October 21, 2026.

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