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Asian American Cultural Association of Cincinnati

EIN 47-1412810 · Cincinnati, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To promote Asian cultural awareness in Greater Cincinnati by creating a sense of belonging through connecting people and organizations.

Income
$141,803
Spending
$70,459
Reserves
27.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 27.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 50% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 (4)
  1. $19,914 spent. Asian Food Fest 2025: One of the largest food-focused festival in the Midwest showcasing diverse Asian culinary traditions, featuring food vendors, cooking demonstrations, and cultural programming. The event benefited over 125,000 participants by providing access to authentic Asian cuisine and cultural exchange opportunities while supporting local Asian food businesses and communities. Reimbursements/Grant amount are from both 2024 & 2025 events as original payments were delayed due to changes at the partnership organization (Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber).
  2. $5,072 spent. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month identifies AAPIHM programs scheduled throughout the month of May and amplifies them by collating into a centralized location both for the AAPI community as well as the broader Cincinnati community.
  3. $3,355 spent. Asianati Meetups create opportunities for the AAPI community in Greater Cincinnati to build community through networking, socializing, learning, and exploring new locations within Cincinnati.
  4. $6,798 spent. Other program expenses included: Asian Cuisine Week, Hanami Picnic, New Wave Documentary, Passport to Japan, and other community events.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 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 2014.

    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.

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