National Association of Chinese American Bankers
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO EDUCATE THE MEMBER BANKS ON INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS AND HELP ADDRESS THE ISSUES THAT IMPACT DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS.
- Income
- $83,022
- Spending
- $60,304
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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. 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 (2)
- $11,301 spent. PROGRAMS & SEMINARS: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A FORUM FOR ITS MEMBERS TO EXCHANGE IDEAS, TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF COMMON CONCERN, TO ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL STATUS, AND TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY OUTREACH. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP IN THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MEETINGS, THE ANNUAL BANQUET, AND SEMINARS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND ASSIST MEMBER BANKS. MEMBERS MAY CHOOSE TO PAY A SEMINAR FEE IN ADDITION TO THEIR MEMBERSHIP DUES TO INVITE MORE PARTICIPANTS TO ATTEND THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND SEMINARS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATES IN VARIOUS PROJECTS AND DIALOGS WITH THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK, THE FDIC, CONGRESS, AND OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATORY AGENCIES.
- $38,440 spent. ANNUAL BANQUET & GALA: MEMBER BANKS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO PURCHASE A TABLE TICKET FOR AN AFTERNOON OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTION AND DINNER, AND CONCLUDING WITH A KEYNOTE SPEAKER ADDRESS. ANNUAL YEARBOOKS COMPLIED AND PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO THE ATTENDANTS OF THE ANNUAL BANQUET.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1988.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: American Bankers Association (Washington, DC), EIN 52-1001304. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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