Philippine American Society of Colorado
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organizations main exempt purpose is to promote and preserve Filipino culture fostering cultural exchange and understanding between the Filipino community and diverse communities in the United States through educational cultural and community-based activities.
- Income
- $92,404
- Spending
- $65,892
- Reserves
- 46.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 43%
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.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 46.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 29% 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 (5)
- $15,000 spent. The organization preserves and promotes Filipino culture in the U.S. through its PASCO dance repertoire and choir group. They perform traditional Filipino folk dances and music at events in the Metropolitan Denver area engaging diverse audiences. In the past year PASCO took part in about 20 cultural events reaching over 5,000 individuals. These activities foster cultural awareness and appreciation of Filipino heritage.
- $15,000 spent. Program Service Description: The organization promotes Filipino culture through educational and cultural programs in the community. PASCO provides Tagalog language classes workshops on lantern-making and interactive lectures on Filipino culture values traditions arts and history. It collaborates with nonprofits and local government agencies to broaden its outreach and impact.
- $35,892 spent. The organization offers venues and chances for Filipino Americans to engage with and promote Filipino culture and heritage in the community. PASCO arranges and conducts diverse cultural and community events such as New Year celebrations Easter Fourth of July Halloween Dragon Boat festivals and Philippine History celebrations. These events highlight Filipino traditions customs and values promoting cultural awareness community involvement and cross-cultural understanding.
- No grant for other program services
- no other program services
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
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 2025.
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 August 1986.
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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