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EIN 86-3702657 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AS WE WORK TO FREE OUR SOUTHEAST ASIAN COMMUNITIES, WE MOVE WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE PATH TO LIBERATION MUST BE HOLISTIC AND ADDRESS INTERSECTIONAL OPPRESSION. WE PLANT AND NOURISH SEEDS OF ACTION THAT SPROUT INTO BOTH SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM CHANGE ANSWERING IMMEDIATE NEEDS THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES AND DISMANTLING INSTITUTIONAL OPPRESSION THROUGH LARGER INITIATIVES (SUCH AS EDUCATION AND POLICY). OUR VISION IS FOR SUSTAINABLE, DEEP-ROOTED CHANGE THAT ALLOWS SOUTHEAST ASIAN COMMUNITIES TO THRIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITH ABUNDANT ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND SUPPORT.

Income
$630,322
Spending
$862,774
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 58%
Employees
5
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$164,892, 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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $361,282 spent. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT:WE USE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AS PART OF OUR 4 BUILDING BLOCKS FOR LIBERATION BY BUILDING UP THE LEADERSHIP OF IMPACTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SHARE THEIR STORY AND ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE, SUPPORTING OUR MEMBERS AS THEY BLOOM IN OUR LEADERSHIP GARDEN, HOSTING MEETINGS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND IMPACTED FOLKS TO SHARE THE IMPACT OF DETENTION AND DEPORTATION, AND OFFERING REGENERATE, OUR SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM FOCUSED ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND STORYTELLING.
  2. $164,101 spent. DIRECT SUPPORT:WE USE DIRECT SUPPORT AS PART OF OUR 4 BUILDING BLOCKS FOR LIBERATION BY SUPPORTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN REQUESTING FORMS AND RECORDS FOR THEIR LEGAL CASES, HOUSING A LEGAL KIOSK FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ACCESS VIRTUAL COURT APPOINTMENTS AND PRO BONO / LOW BONO LEGAL HELP, ACCOMPANYING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO THEIR ICE CHECK-INS, HOSTING KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAININGS AND LEGAL CLINICS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS, SUPPORTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY DEPORTED TO RE-EXAMINE THEIR CASE AND IDENTIFY OPTIONS FOR RETURNING TO THE U.S., AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND CULTURAL FOOD FOR SOUTHEAST ASIAN COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
  3. $85,366 spent. ADVOCACY:WE USE ADVOCACY AS PART OF OUR 4 BUILDING BLOCKS FOR LIBERATION BY ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES TO END COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE TWIN CITIES METRO AREA COUNTIES AND ICE, ADVOCATING FOR STATEWIDE LEGISLATIVE CHANGES THAT INCREASE OPTIONS FOR DEPORTATION RELIEF, AND ADVOCATING FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATION DEMANDING U.S. RESPONSIBILITY FOR MILITARY INTERVENTION IN SOUTHEAST ASIA AND ENDING DEPORTATION.
  4. $84,279 spent. COMMUNITY ORGANIZING:WE USE COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AS PART OF OUR 4 BUILDING BLOCKS FOR LIBERATION BY CREATING AN ORGANIZING HOME FOR SOUTHEAST ASIANS PASSIONATE ABOUT ENDING DETENTION AND DEPORTATION, SHARING RESOURCES AND HOSTING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS ABOUT DETENTION AND DEPORTATION, AND INCREASING POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AND VOTER TURNOUT IN THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN COMMUNITY.

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 2025.

    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 September 2022.

    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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