Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition of North Bay - Aapic Nb
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The primary mission of the Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition of North Bay is to celebrate culture empower the community and promote positive change for the Asian American Pacific Islander community living in the four counties north of the San Francisco Bay Area; Sonoma Marin Napa and Solano. To Celebrate Culture we seek to highlight and empower all AAPI perspectives by learning and sharing histories as well as personal stories of our people. To Empower the Community we focus on identifying and addressing the needs and strengths of the community by bringing forward healing with education and events in celebratory spaces. To Promote Positive Change we advocate for the AAPI community by addressing racism and leading discussions surrounding current AAPI issues. Formed in 2021 our objective is to create a safe and welcoming community through organizing networking and rallying the AAPI communities in the area.
- Income
- $177,674
- Spending
- $124,358
- Reserves
- 5.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 70%
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
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 42% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 30% 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 (3)
- $80,350 spent. Many Moons Festival: a day-long Pan Asian Pacific Islander event bringing together culture community and creativity. The festival included demonstrations dance performances hands-on workshops food stalls handmade crafts and an ethnic fashion show. Over 2800 attendees with 60% identifying as AAPI traveling from Sonoma County and the Greater Bay Area communities. Over 147 volunteers supported the event which included 21 performing & workshop groups 50 food and craft vendors and 18 non-profit organizations. The festival represented visibility belonging and pride.
- $6,359 spent. Task Forces: 1-Healthcare Task Force focused on gaps frequently reported by AAPI community members including language access in healthcare settings culturally responsive care and the impact of trauma on overall wellbeing. 2-Youth Task Force focused on presenting programs initiated designed and implemented by youth themselves and AAPIC NextGen the youth-led group of high school and college-age members. A monthly podcast spotlighted AAPI leaders in Sonoma County and addressed issues facing AAPI youth offering listeners affirmation representation and connection. 3-Business Owners Task Force focused on the persistent challenge raised by AAPI small business owners who often feel isolated time-constrained and disconnected from resources and peer networks. 4-Immigrant Task Force focused on immigrant support which became a core issue in 2025 in response to rapidly changing federal policies increased immigration enforcement and heightened fear within immigrant communities. The task force prioritized education outreach and trust-building. AAPIC presented seven immigrant support seminars across Santa Rosa Rohnert Park Petaluma and San Rafael reaching diverse audiences including general community members Mandarin-speaking congregations business owners Cambodian elders Japanese and Filipino communities and the Fijian community in Marin County. Seminar topics included constitutional rights how to respond to encounters with immigration officers family preparedness and how to access legal and rapid-response resources.
- $1,835 spent. AAPIC Annual Gathering: the second formal Annual General Meeting and Community Gathering to mark an important milestone in the organizations governance and community engagement. It brought together members partners and supporters to reflect on organizational progress and to help shape priorities for future years. Attendees participated in a facilitated community dialogue designed to surface priorities directly from members and community participants.
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 November 6, 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 September 2022.
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 November 4, 2026.
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