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Every Voice Texas

EIN 87-2407966 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Asian Texans for Justice connects Asian and Pacific Islander Texans with civic action to build personal and political power.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
15.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
55
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$101,452, 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.1 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 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 158% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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. $298,599 spent. CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: Mail Program: Sent 38,000 in-language mailers to Asian American and Pacific Islander households across Texas; Influencer Campaign: Partnered with 10 digital content creators resulting in 4,600+ social media likes and 2.2 million+ ad impressions; Digital Ads: Reached voters with 10 million+ impressions and 8,800+ clicks across platforms; Phone and Text Banking: made 74,000+ dial attempts and sent 35,000+ text messages; Field Program: knocked on 9,000 doors with an 18% contact rate; Ballot Builder Tool: 1,300+ voter lookups and 11,700+ site visits to help voters research their ballots; hired nine campus organizers across four Texas universities; awarded subgrants to 22 community-based nonprofits to expand voter registration and direct outreach, collectively registered over 300 voters, engaged thousands through 75+ events and 1,100+ student touchpoints.
  2. $216,308 spent. GENERAL PROGRAM: Facilitated 10-week Civic Engagement Fellowship, tailored for Texas Asian American and Pacific Islander Youth (16-25) to develop skills for organizing and becoming community leaders; received a 40% increase in applications from 2023. Managed Asian Texans for Justice Advocates program to offer past Fellowship alumni continued mentorship, education resources, networking opportunities, and community service opportunities.
  3. $155,543 spent. ADVOCACY: Published a three-part research report on the attitudes and priorities of Asian Texans across the state; launched the first year-long Asian American Studies pilot course at Round Rock High School with 29 students; hosted the Asian American Studies Academy and trained 30 K-12 educators from across Texas.
  4. $132,111 spent. OTHER: Collaborated through the Asian Americans for Texas Table to coordinate multilingual, statewide voter mobilization efforts that strengthen long-term Asian American and Pacific Islander civic participation; mobilized communities through digital advocacy trainings, public comments, and testimonies during the legislative interim.

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 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 May 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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