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South-Asians Engaging and Volunteering in America

EIN 99-0791243 · Charlotte, NC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEVA PARTNERS WITH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITIES WE CALL HOME BY INVESTING TIME AND RESOURCES TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF THE UNDERSERVED.

Income
$23,212
Spending
$22,396
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
52

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

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. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (1)
  1. $22,396 spent. SEVA IS ACTIVELY COLLABORATING WITH THE FOLLOWING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: 1.THE COMMUNITY SHELTER OF UNION COUNTY MISSION: THE COMMUNITY SHELTER OF UNION COUNTY PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, FOOD, AND REHOUSING. THEIR LOW-BARRIER SERVICES SUPPORT EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES BECAUSE SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND FOOD SECURITY ARE BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS. TARGET BENEFICIARIES: UNION COUNTY RESIDENTS NEEDING SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND FOOD. 2.RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES- GREATER CHARLOTTE MISSION: TO EMBRACE FAMILIES OF SICK OR INJURED CHILDREN BY PROVIDING THE COMFORT AND SUPPORT OF HOME DURING THEIR GREATEST TIME OF NEED. SLOGAN: KEEPING FAMILIES CLOSE TARGET BENEFICIARIES: FAMILIES OF SICK OR INJURED CHILDREN, GENERALLY FROM OUTSIDE CHARLOTTE, WHO NEED LODGING & FOOD TO STAY CLOSE TO THEIR CHILDREN WHILE THEY ARE UNDERGOING TREATMENTS IN NEARBY HOSPITALS. TOP DIAGNOSES ARE ONCOLOGY, PREMATURITY AND CARDIOLOGY.THE SALVATION 3.SALVATION ARMY CENTER OF HOPE SHELTER MISSION: THE SALVATION ARMY CENTER OF HOPE & FAMILY SHELTER PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY OR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO FAMILIES IN NEED. UNDERLYING THIS PROGRAM IS A MOTIVATION TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS AND WORK TO ELIMINATE HOMELESSNESS AT ITS SOURCE. TARGET BENEFICIARIES: HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN. 4.HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MISSION: SEEKING TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE CHARLOTTE REGION BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES, AND HOPE. TARGET BENEFICIARIES: THOSE IN NEED OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING 5. SECOND HARVEST MISSION: SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF METROLINA, INC IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF FEEDING PEOPLE BY SOLICITING AND DISTRIBUTIONG FOOD AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS THROUGH PARTNER AGENCIES AND EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ABOUTH THE NATURE OF AND SOLUTIONS OF PROBLEMS OF HUNGER SEVA IS ACTIVELY COLLABORATING WITH THE FOLLOWING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: 1.THE COMMUNITY SHELTER OF UNION COUNTY MISSION: THE COMMUNITY SHELTER OF UNION COUNTY PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, FOOD, AND REHOUSING. THEIR LOW-BARRIER SERVICES SUPPORT EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES BECAUSE SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND FOOD SECURITY ARE BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS. TARGET BENEFICIARIES: UNION COUNTY RESIDENTS NEEDING SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND FOOD. 2.RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES- GREATER CHARLOTTE MISSION: TO EMBRACE FAMILIES OF SICK OR INJURED CHILDREN BY PROVIDING THE COMFORT AND SUPPORT OF HOME DURING THEIR GREATEST TIME OF NEED. SLOGAN: KEEPING FAMILIES CLOSE TARGET BENEFICIARIES: FAMILIES OF SICK OR INJURED CHILDREN, GENERALLY FROM OUTSIDE CHARLOTTE, WHO NEED LODGING & FOOD TO STAY CLOSE TO THEIR CHILDREN WHILE THEY ARE UNDERGOING TREATMENTS IN NEARBY HOSPITALS. TOP DIAGNOSES ARE ONCOLOGY, PREMATURITY AND CARDIOLOGY.THE SALVATION 3.SALVATION ARMY CENTER OF HOPE SHELTER MISSION: THE SALVATION ARMY CENTER OF HOPE & FAMILY SHELTER PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY OR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO FAMILIES IN NEED. UNDERLYING THIS PROGRAM IS A MOTIVATION TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS AND WORK TO ELIMINATE HOMELESSNESS AT ITS SOURCE. TARGET BENEFICIARIES: HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN. 4.HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MISSION: SEEKING TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE CHARLOTTE REGION BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES, AND HOPE. TARGET BENEFICIARIES: THOSE IN NEED OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING 5. SECOND HARVEST MISSION: SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF METROLINA, INC IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF FEEDING PEOPLE BY SOLICITING AND DISTRIBUTIONG FOOD AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS THROUGH PARTNER AGENCIES AND EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ABOUTH THE NATURE OF AND SOLUTIONS OF PROBLEMS OF HUNGER

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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