Saheli
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
AFFSA'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE ABUSE-FREE ASIAN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, AWARENESS, AND ACCESS TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
- Income
- $6.0 million
- Spending
- $3.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 11.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 59%
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 35
- Highest pay
- $148,479, executive dir.
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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 75% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
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 (3)
- $2.7 million spent. Texas Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division: Asian Domestic & Sexual Violence Advocacy and Community Outreach (VOCA & VAWA)Saheli, dba Asian Family Support Services of Austin, promotes abuse-free Asian communities through advocacy, support, awareness, and access to social services. Survivor assistance provides a confidential language-accessible 24/7 line, case management, legal accompaniment and referral, support groups, and financial assistance to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Community outreach educates the community about the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence and free, confidential resources available through a variety of activities. Economic empowerment provides transitional housing, education and job seeking preparation and support to people affected by abuse.
- $341,085 spent. US Department of Justice: Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence,Dating Violence,Sexual Assault and Stalking Saheli promotes abuse-free Asian communities through advocacy, support, awareness, and access to social services. Under the Transitional Housing initiative, the organization provides housing rent, deposit, and utilities assistance for the survivors of Domestic violence and sexual assault.
- $276,686 spent. US Department of Justice: Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services ProgramSaheli promotes abuse-free Asian communities through advocacy, support, awareness, and access to social services. The program provides culturally responsive, language-accessible programs to help people stay safe from domestic and sexual violence, and supports the operation of the 24/7 hotline.
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 1994.
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 October 21, 2026.
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