Chinese American Citizens Alliance
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED TO FIGHT AGAINST RACISM AND INJUSTICE AND TO SECURE EQUAL RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL ITS MEMBERS AND ALL ASIAN COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS A LONG HISTORY OF INVOLVEMENT IN CIVIC, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.
- Income
- $509,080
- Spending
- $163,533
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 50
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 (3)
- $19,883 spent. GROSS COST FOR SOCIALS PROVIDED FOR ORGANIZATION MEMBERS AND ALSO SUPPLIES, PRINTING AND MEETING COSTS, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
- $18,293 spent. PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME SENIOR CITIZENS, CIVIC ENDEAVORS, EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS.
- NONPOLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS: $28,050ACICEC (A NON-PROFIT) 2,300APA FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES 1,000ASIAN WOMEN'S SHELTER 300BAHT WOR CHARITY FOUNDATION 1,200CHINESE AMERICAN ASSOC OF COMMERCE 1,000CHINESE HOSPITAL 19,500CHINESE NEWCOMERS SERVICE CENTER 1,750FRIENDS OF CHILDREN W/SPECIAL NEEDS 500ON LOK SENIOR CARE 500
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)(8) fraternal beneficiary society.
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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(8) fraternal beneficiary society 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 April 1946.
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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