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Iu Mien Community Services

EIN 68-0364879 · Sacramento, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP HEALTHY IU-MIEN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

Income
$328,273
Spending
$333,829
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 88%
Employees
10
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$66,560, executive director

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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 11 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

    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

    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. $69,051 spent. THE HEALTHY VILLAGE SENIOR GROUP PROGRAM IS A CRUCIAL MEANS OF CONVEYING MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER HEALTH-RELATED CONCERNS, SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO THE UNDERSERVED IU MIEN COMMUNITY BETWEEN THE AGES OF EARLY 40'S TO LATE 80'S. IT ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO SHARE STORIES, CURRENT EVENTS, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AS WELL AS LEARN FROM RESOURCE PROVIDERS REGARDING TOPICS SUCH AS MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASE, NUTRITION, FOOD SAFETY, AND MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH. DURING 2024, THE SENIOR GROUP HOSTED THE ANNUAL SENIOR LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION, WHICH CELEBRATES IU MIEN'S CULTURE, HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY SPRIRT. THE EVENT ATTRACED OVER 650 ATTENDEES. WE ALSO HOSTED MULTIPLE FLU VACCINE/COVID-19 BOOSTER CLINICS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WE INCREASED OUR SENIOR PROGRAM ATTENDANCE BY PARTNERING WITH THE ACC SENIOR SERVICES TO BRING NEW GAMES TO ENGAGE OUR SENIORS IN A MORE COGNITIVE WAY, AS WELL AS PROVIDE SOME PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES.WE ALSO SERVED 70 SENIORS CULTURALLY-RELEVANT FOOD DUIRNG 2024. 200 TURKEYS WERE DELIVERED TO OUR SENIOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND ENSURE THAT SENIORS HAD A JOYFUL THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION.
  2. $149,022 spent. OUR S.A.E. MIEN YOUTH CLUB IS A WEEKLY PEER-RUN YOUTH PROGRAM THAT OFFERS A SAFE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH TO SOCIALIZE WITH THEIR PEERS THROUGH POSITIVE ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE IU-MIEN AND OTHER CULTURES AND THEIR COMMUNITY, IDENTIFY HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY SIGNS OF MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH ISSUES, AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL SKILLS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, STRESS RELIEF/SELF-CARE STRATEGIES, LEADERSHIP/TEAM BUILDING WORKSHOPS, SOCIALIZATION,COMMUNITY AWARENESS, CULTURAL AWARENESS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.DURING 2024, ACTIVITIES ALSO INCLUDED A "MIND MATTERS" LUNCH TIME, SUMMER "WATER DAY AND "GAME NIGHTS", AND WINTER YOUTH POP-UPS TO CREATE A SAFE AND ENGAGING SPACE FOR YOUTH TO ENJOY SEASONAL ACTIVITIES, CONNECT WITH PEERS AND STRENGTHN COMMUNITY BONDS.THE IU MIEN STUDENT CONFERENCE HAS A THREE-FOLD MISSION: TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION AND/OR EXPLORE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES; EDUCATE YOUTH ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVING ETHNIC CULTURE; AND INSPIRE YOUTH TO BECOME COMMUNITY LEADERS. THIS YEAR WAS THE 22ND YEAR OF THE CONFERENCE. THERE WERE 230 STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE, 30 VOLUNTEERS AND 20 CAREER PANELISTS.
  3. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE TRANSLATION SERVICES AND OUTREACH

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 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 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 December 2024.

    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 April 2001.

    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.

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

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Mab Community Services Inc (Brookline, MA), EIN 04-2109859. 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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