Evanston Aspa
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To advance arts and cultural equity for the Asian South Asian and Pacific Islander American ASPA community in Evanston Illinois through community arts programming cultural events and civic engagement.
- Income
- $105,933
- Spending
- $79,777
- Reserves
- 4.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 91%
- Highest pay
- $33,367, executive director and board member
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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 (1)
- $79,777 spent. Evanston ASPA advances arts and cultural equity for the Asian South Asian and Pacific Islander American ASPA community in Evanston Illinois. During FY 202425 ASPA carried out three primary programs serving approximately 3,500 participants across 2 community festivals and 7 cultural events: 1 Umbrella Arts Festival A free annual public cultural celebration showcasing AAPI artists artisans performers and community vendors featuring live performances visual art exhibitions culturally inspired food and interactive programming open to all community members. 2 Visible Voices A year-round community arts program offering arts workshops gallery exhibitions author talks panel discussions and storytelling events that amplify AAPI voices and artistic expression in Evanstons cultural landscape. 3 Kitchen Table Stories A quarterly civic engagement and networking series that builds community among AAPI residents and encourages AAPI civic participation and representation in Evanstons cultural and civic institutions. All programs are offered free or at minimal cost to participants and are designed to increase visibility belonging and cultural representation for the ASPIA community in the greater Evanston area.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 June 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 November 4, 2026.
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