South Asian Americans for Change Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
South Asian Americans for Change is 501c3 non profit organization committed to breaking the stigma of mental health and promoting emotional physical and social wellbeing through arts education and community-building events in the South Asian community. We serve the South Asian community Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi Nepali and Sri Lankan across the greater Philadelphia area Bucks Chester Delaware Montgomery and Philadelphia counties encompassing the age groups 18-60 with a particular focus on the 25-44 age group. This community is known for its strong cultural identity family values diverse skill sets of various professional backgrounds and active interest in volunteering.
- Income
- $41,319
- Spending
- $31,319
- Reserves
- 7.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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 (3)
- $10,865 spent. Arts - South Asian Americans for Change enhanced mental health awareness and cultural expression through the arts by: 1 Collaborating with over 60 artists including performers painters multimedia and graphic artists jewelry artisans poets and authors. 2 Showcasing these artists in 10+ community events leading to support and recognition for this culturally significant artwork. 3 Producing a 3-part mental health docuseries which achieved significant reach with over 15,000 views per episode and a growing audience of 11,000 YouTube subscribers.
- $10,215 spent. Community - South Asian Americans for Change fostered a sense of community and wellbeing through: 1 Hosting 10 mid-sized 30-50 attendees each events and various wellness activities. 2 Supporting 6+ partner events and 50+ collaborations to amplify mental health stories community support and South Asian voices. 3 Engaging 700+ attendees across all events with most reporting a strong sense of community and providing top ratings. 4 Building a vibrant digital presence with nearly 20,000 followers across social media platforms.
- $7,750 spent. Education - The organization advanced mental health education and awareness by: 1 Hosting five virtual workshops on topics such as suicide prevention in-law boundaries children of immigrants and the mind-body connection each attended by 20-30 participants with 96% reporting the content was relatable and necessary. 2 Facilitating expert panel discussions at 6+ live events addressing mental health issues including the intersection of mental health with colorism immigrant and LGBTQ+ communities suicide substance use and more. 3 Growing its community of informed participants with 500+ newsletter subscribers.
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
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 October 13, 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 March 2023.
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 October 21, 2026.
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