Alaska Federation of Filipino Americans Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 50% of its spending went to programs.
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 1123 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
To increase civic awareness, enhance social responsibility and community leadership, to attain a high quality of life for all the Filipino Americans in Alaska by working together within the community. The object and purposes:To provide assistance to charitable institutions providing social services in Alaska and to needy individuals in distress or suffered loss due to fortuitous events or calamity. To provide leadership, educational and literary training to the youth and adults. To perpetuate Filipino values and cultural heritage through educational and instructional practices. Provide scholarship assistance to deserving individuals. to name a few.
- Income
- $122,845
- Spending
- $106,493
- Spent on programs
- 50%
- Reserves
- 12.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 96%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 167
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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2399% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1550% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1123 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
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 25178 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- Annual Banquet_ AFFA celebrates it annual founders' day and fundraising event combined. Proceeds are used to fund and support the organizations' community projects, youth leadership, training and scholarship, cultural Awareness by participating in the community. There 400 guests in attendance.
- $13,828 spent. Community/cultural Participation and Wellness. Provide wellness activities to the community (Zumba and dance fitness. An in collaboration with other Filipino groups, sponsored Philippine History month, cultural presentations to various Asian and other community groups.
- $3,234 spent. AFFA Youth Program - This program teaches youth to appreciate and preserve Filipino culture by engaging them through leadership, cultural activities, and community involvement.
- $36,069 spent. Other Activities and Expenses for General & Administrative (Storage Rental, Postage & Websites, Office Equipment & Supplies, Insurance, BOD & General Memberships meeting, Advertising & representation, Membership events (picnic, Appreciation,& Christmas), State Taxes & Licenses Fees, Charitable Donations, Financial Assistance, Hospitality, Scholarship. Revenue - Net Proceeds from Bingo -$59,517.27 & Miscellaneous Receipts and Bank Interests. $2,224.08
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
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on June 15, 2011.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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