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Zamboanga Del Norte Association of Illinois-Zamnai

EIN 84-1671664 · Niles, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Zamboanga del Norte Association of Illinois (ZAMNAI) is an association of Filipino-Americans who have ancestral roots from the Province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines, that aims to forge fellowship and cooperation among its members, uplift their general well-being and promote cultural heritage and community development propelled by the guidance and blessings of God. Its goals and objectives include: Unifying the Filipino-Americans with ancestral roots from the Province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines, now residing in Illinois and elsewhere in the U.S.A. and to foster friendship and cooperation among them; To provide moral support and spiritual assistance to all members whenever necessary and feasible; and, To organize and/or participate in community development through charitable programs to assist in educational and religious advancement.

Income
$76,117
Spending
$68,663
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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)
  1. $3,950 spent. The ZAMNAI Organization has initiated the Helping Hands Program that aim to support members in times of Hospitalization and Death. For fiscal year 2024, ZAMNAI has extended assistance to 13 individuals.
  2. $14,005 spent. Annually, ZAMNAI organizes its annual Hudyaka sa Chicago Festival aimed at unifying Filipinos and Filipino-Americans with ancestral roots from the Province of Zamboanga del Norte Philippines. This year, the event has convened approximately 3,000 individuals through its various sports and socialization events.
  3. $15,200 spent. In 2024, ZAMNAI organized Gawad Parangal, a Biennial Awards Ceremonies for Filipinos and Filipino-Americans aimed at recognizing exemplary individuals who have excelled in their own various fields. This year, the event has recognized 33 individuals.
  4. $15,241 spent. 2024 is the election year of the ZAMNAI Organization. With the election of the new set of ZAMNAI Officers, the organization held its Biennial Induction and Installation of Officers in December 2024 and was attended by 200 individuals.

Source: Form 990EZ 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2018.

    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 January 2019.

    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.

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