Asian American Pacific Islander of East Brunswick
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to foster community outreach initiatives to heighten the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience through immersive and impactful enrichment activities, while serving as a strong platform for AAPI culture and visibility. We are a 509a2 Public Charity.
- Income
- $15,146
- Spending
- $9,270
- Reserves
- 38 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 83%
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
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, 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 (8)
- $14 spent. 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration - Community Cultural Event in collaboration with local nonprofit organizations
- $24 spent. AAPI Heritage Month - Voter registration engagement, AAPI curriculum education, AAPI Trivia at the local East Brunswick Public Library
- $405 spent. Sip and Sign - Non Partisan Voter Registration Engagement, given microgrant by AAPI NJ. At local bubble tea small business
- $1,200 spent. Mental Health - Plant Therapy Terrarium Workshop - Learn about the psychological benefits of working with plants while creating your own terrarium. (Terrace Plant Shop)
- $138 spent. Food Pantry Community Service - Utensil Bundles for Elijah's Promise (New Brunswick, NJ) - disposable fork, disposable spoon, disposable knife, wrapped in napkin tied in ribbon
- $400 spent. Jeepney Craft - Cultural awareness and advocacy program - Celebrate Filipino Heritage Month, partner with local youth organization and Filipino Small Business. 100% of kit net proceeds goes to underprivileged children in the Philippines
- $5 spent. Kinnara 2025 Tabling Participant - AAPI Music Festival, AAPI Trivia, Kid's activities
- $786 spent. Membership Sponsored July Networking Breakfast for EB Chamber of Commerce
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 November 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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