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Indian American Community Services

EIN 91-1268802 · Redmond, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INDIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE LOCAL INDIAN COMMUNITY WITH CRITICAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE MOST AT-RISK MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. WE SEEK TO WORK TOGETHER TO INCREASE THE WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY BY ADDRESSING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS RANGING FROM HEALTHCARE, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FAMILY ASSISTANCE, MENTAL HEALTH AND COUNSELING.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
21.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
9
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$104,525, youth leadership program 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 49% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $1.2 million spent. COMMUNITY PROGRAM: IACS ORGANIZED PROGRAMS AND PROVIDED SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH ASIAN/INDIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY FOR WELLNESS, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, VOCATIONAL MENTORING AND WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR FAMILIES. IACS PROVIDES A COMMON PLATFORM FOR THE ASIAN INDIAN IMMIGRANT FAMILIES TO OVERCOME ISOLATION AND INTEGRATE INTO THE MAINSTREAM COMMUNITY.
  2. $583,614 spent. THE IACS SENIORS PROGRAM STARTED IN 1997 AND IS THE ONLY PROGRAM SERVING SOUTH ASIAN SENIORS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. THE PROGRAM MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AND FACILITATE CIVIC, RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CULTURAL INTEGRATION OF THE ELDERS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE SENIORS PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES THAT INCLUDE AN ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR, BI-ANNUAL MUSIC PROGRAMS, FIELD TRIPS, PICNICS AND WALKS, INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE, WEEKLY YOGA, PRANAYAMA, MEDITATION, CHAI AND CHAT GET-TOGETHERS, AND SUPPORT GROUPS. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS WORKSHOPS ON MEDICARE, SOCIAL SECURITY, PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAMS, AND NUTRITION.
  3. $552,572 spent. IACS IS COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING THE NEEDS GENERATED BY THE PANDEMIC CRISES ON THE COMMUNITIES AROUND US. IT IS OUR INTENT TO SUPPORT THE IMPACTED ACHIEVE HEALTH, WELLBEING AND STABILITY. AS COVID-19 CONTINUES TO UNFOLD, WE ARE WORKING HARD TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR THE NEEDS BEING BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION. THESE SERVICES ARE INTENDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO SERVE OUR AGEING ADULTS, ELDER CARE HOMES, UNDERPRIVILEGED FAMILIES, SMALL BUSINESSES, HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, HEALTH CARE WORKERS, UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS, AND THE SHELTERS NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY COVID-19.
  4. $187,670 spent. THE IACS YOUTH PROGRAM HAS SEVERAL TRACKS THAT INCLUDE YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH BOARD, YOUTH COUNCIL, YOUTH ADVOCACY, YOUTH OUTREACH, MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY, AND THE ANNUAL CAMP BHARATH. THE YOUTH PROGRAM RECRUITS STUDENTS FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL. THERE IS HEAVY EMPHASIS ON MENTORING AND TRAINING, INCLUDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. THE OVERARCHING GOAL OF THE YOUTH PROGRAM IS TO INSPIRE THE YOUTH TO TAKE ON CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, BE EMPATHETIC, DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN PROJECTS BRIDGING THE MAINSTREAM AND THE INDIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES. THE YOUTH PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES YEAR-ROUND, AND THE IMPACT AREAS INCLUDE ADVOCACY ON RACISM, MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, YOGA THROUGH CONNECTED MOTION, SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF EFFORTS, VOLUNTEER AT SENIOR CENTERS AND RETIREMENT HOMES, AND DELIVER CARE PACKAGES AT SHELTERS AND FOR THE HOMELESS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1984.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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