Arab Americans for Progress
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What it says it does
Arab Americans for Progress is a Michigan-based 501c4 organization working to build a just, equitable and democratic society where the highest purpose of government is to serve the needs of all its people.
- Income
- $2.3 million
- Spending
- $1.5 million
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $64,167, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (1)
- $1.3 million spent. We proudly graduated the first cohort of our leadership development program and have already deployed these graduates to work within the community on vital education and mobilization projects. In collaboration with the National Network for Arab American community, NNAAC, we conducted an unprecedented survey over the past year, examining our community's perspectives on key issues such as healthcare, education, international relations, civil rights, employment, the economy, immigration, housing, community development, and the environment. Set to be published at the end of April 2025, this survey aims to inform a strong and representative community policy agenda. Finalized communication strategy planning which included: Key Messages & Goals/Objectives Target Audiences Channels of Communication & Content Topics Key Programs & Activities Branding & Logos. Finalized advocacy and community organizing plan.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare 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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 2024.
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 February 2024.
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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