Southern California Taiwanese American Emergency Assistance Asso
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDE THE NECESSARY AND IMMEDIATE CARE AND ASSISTANCE TO OVERSEAS CHINESES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOCAL RESIDENTS, VISITORS AND STUDENTS WHO ENCOUNTERED EMERGENCIES IN THE UNITED STATES.
- Income
- $84,555
- Spending
- $51,259
- Reserves
- 14.3 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 (4)
- $10,571 spent. Caring for the Elderly Winter Charity EventThe event was held on December 18, 2024. Approximately 300 elderly participants took park in the event.This event not only provides care for the elderly but also supplies them with daily necessities and educated them on emergency preparedness during the cold winter season.
- $10,571 spent. This organization hold a free medical consultation, health, and safety seminar on August 24, 2025; approximately 450 participants.1. A seminar provided education on emergency response, disaster preparedness, and prevention.2.Free medical consultation services by voluntary doctors and social workers.3. A special safety lecture presented by the police department.
- $10,571 spent. Caring for the Community Elderly by providing daily necessities.This event was held on 5/31/2025, distributing a total of 200 sets of supplies.
- $14,900 spent. Emergency Educational Fund ProvidedThe organization approved by board of directors on April 1, 2024 to provide the emergency eductational fund for the son of Mr. Peter Liang upon his sudden death and family hardship.
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 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 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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