Asian Immigrant Women Advocates Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Asian Immigrant Women Advocates empowers low-income, limited English speaking immigrant women and youth through education, leadership development and civic participation programs.
- Income
- $346,450
- Spending
- $326,303
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- 57.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 51%
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 45
- Highest pay
- $28,257, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 57.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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 (3)
- $181,970 spent. Leadership ProgramsAIWAs leadership programs include leadership development trainings, committee participation, and public speaking opportunities. These initiatives provide intensive experiences that enable women and youth to develop skills and reinvest their efforts into low-income immigrant communities.In 2024, senior trainers resumed AIWAs longstanding leadership training series while addressing the ongoing post-pandemic challenges of in-person engagement. Thirteen home care workers participated in a training that explored the history of civil rights and immigration movements, language rights, community organizing, and grassroots leadership development. Participant feedback included: I gained a deeper understanding of AIWAs goals and the fight for equality. Through the training, I learned about civil rights movements and the power of unity.As part of AIWAs commitment to workplace safety, 15 Chinese and Nepali immigrant women were trained as peer trainers on worker fatigue prevention. Following their training, they conducted outreach both in-person and onlinereaching over 200 immigrant workers and business owners with information on labor rights and practical prevention strategies.Women leaders continued organizing through active participation in various Member Committees. At monthly meetings, they refined training skills, coordinated community outreach, discussed safety initiatives, and evaluated and planned AIWA programs.Youth leaders in the Youth Build Immigrant Power (YBIP) program facilitated peer leadership trainings on topics such as language justice, patriarchy, homophobia, immigration history, and community organizing. Following the 10-week Asian Youth United workshop serieswhich deepened political understanding among 20 immigrant youthYBIP welcomed four new youth leaders for the year
- $49,442 spent. Civic Engagement ActivitiesAIWAs civic engagement projects are driven by issues identified by low-income immigrant women and youth. These initiatives involve issue education, self-advocacy, and collaborative networking with partner organizations.In 2024, members of the Homecare Worker Committee continued to advocate for retirement benefits and holiday pay. They drafted a petition, gathered signatures from fellow home care workers and their employers, and met with a county representative to present their concerns. Plans are in place to amplify their petition through social media, mobilize community supporters, and continue building relationships with elected officials and labor unions.
- $18,534 spent. Educational ProgramsAIWAs educational initiatives include workplace and digital literacy classes, thematic workshops for adults, and general meetings and workshops for youth.In Spring 2024, AIWA conducted workplace literacy classes in which participants practiced conversations about job types, workplace preferences, and public communication. Concurrently, during digital literacy sessions, youth members and community volunteers taught women how to use various smartphone apps and functions.Women leaders also engaged in experiential learning to deepen their understanding of race, gender, and class. They visited the Women of the Black Panther Party mural and the Black Panther Party Museum in West Oakland. Participant reflections included:I learned that Black people, led largely by women, fought for freedom and rights. The history of Black unity and resistance was eye-opening. I admire their spirit and determination, which inspires us to fight for our own rights.
Source: Form 990 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 October 13, 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 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 December 1985.
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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