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Enhance Asian Community on Health Inc

EIN 47-2130807 · Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Enhance Asian Community on Health, Inc. empowers the Asian community and beyond by improving health, promoting well-being, and enriching lives through access to healthcare, social services, and arts and culture programs rooted in education, advocacy, and creative expression.

Income
$357,082
Spending
$216,651
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
17.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
3
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$49,114, executive director

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 85% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 4 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 June 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 (4)
  1. $117,918 spent. 4a. Health Education & Wellness Programs: Enhance Asian Community on Health,Inc. delivered evidence-based health education programs to promote chronic disease prevention and management across Asian-American communities in Greater Boston. Programs included the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP), and Matter of Balance (MOB) fall-prevention classes. More than 120 participants completed workshops that improved nutrition, physical activity, and self-care confidence.
  2. $11,054 spent. 4b. Arts & Culture Programs: Through our Arts and Culture Center and the Community Dance Troupe, seniors and families engaged in weekly cultural dance and music classes and participated in performances at community festivals such as the 2024 August Moon Festival and Lunar New Year Celebration. These activities fostered emotional wellness, cultural pride, and inter-generational connection.
  3. $58,595 spent. 4c. Community Outreach & Benefit Enrollment Services: We provided bilingual outreach and benefit-enrollment assistance to low-income seniors and families in Quincy, Boston, and Worcester. Through the Benefit Enrollment Center (BEC), volunteers helped over 800 units apply for MassHealth, SNAP, Medicare Savings, and local wellness resources. Outreach meals, translation, and transportation were provided to ensure accessibility.
  4. $20,500 spent. 4d. Additional Program - Volunteer Engagement and Community Partnerships: We recruited and trained community volunteers to support program delivery, outreach events, and health education classes. The organization partnered with local hospitals, cultural associations, and public agencies to expand community impact.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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? 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 June 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 May 2015.

    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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