EIN 95-4458597

Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
Year formed
1996
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment CAUSE empowers the Asian Pacific American community by advancing their political and civic empowerment through nonpartisan voter outreach, training, and education initiatives. Additionally, it provides in-language access to educate APA voters about issues that affect their communities. CAUSE also offers a nine-week internship program called the CAUSE Leadership Academy (CLA) for college students interested in civic engagement, public policy, and APA community issues. Through CLA, students are exposed to thought leaders.
Also known as...
Cause
Total revenues
$840,972
2022
Total expenses
$797,365
2022
Total assets
$771,718
2022
Num. employees
7
2022

Program areas at Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment

The CAUSE Leadership Academy CLA for Students is a nine-week internship program for college students who are interested in civic engagement, public policy, and Asian Pacific American APA community issues. Through CLA, students are exposed to thought leaders and policymakers while gaining a deeper awareness of the civic issues facing the APA community in California. Interns leave the program with a better understanding of how to engage in local politics and affect the change they want to see in the world. Traditionally, the program consists of four elements: The Internship, Civic Leadership Workshops, Civic Engagement Project, and an Annual Capitol Summit. Graduates of this program have gone on to run for political office and become leaders in politics, business, and nonprofits.
The CAUSE Leadership Institute CLI for Professionals, is a 6-month community leadership and advocacy training certificate program for high-potential professionals with seasoned leadership experience and a passion for serving the needs of the Asian Pacific Americans APA community in California. Participants complete the program armed with the skills and connections vital to advocate for the APA community. Graduates of this program have gone on to change the civic landscape in the region through elected office and leadership roles in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
CAUSE elevates Asian Pacific American voices through Voter Outreach, Training, & Education VOTE Initiatives by continuing to provide in-language access and educate APA voters about issues that impact their communities. In 2020, CAUSE held two events with then-Secretary of State, Alex Padilla, to provide information to the APA community, the fastest-growing sector of voters, about mail-in voting and COVID-19 safety protocols. This initiative also included Cross Cultural Dialogues focused on a series of Multiethnic Statewide Community Polls conducted in partnership with Hispanas Organized for Political Equality and Los Angeles Urban League, in consultation with the Los Angeles Times. The poll captured perceptions of race relations and identity, responses to COVID-19 efforts, and insights into issues including elections, immigration, police brutality, and hate crime.

Who funds Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Asian Pacific Community Fund of Southern California (APCF)See Schedule O Mission Statement.$52,500
Jewish Federation Council of Greater LAGrant Expense$25,000
The Smidt FoundationGeneral Operating Support$25,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment

NameTitleCompensation
Nancy YapExecutive Director$100,000
Steve LinDirector of Programs
Farrah SuMarketing and Communications Manager
Thalia CamposDevelopment Associate and Administrative Manager
Charles WooChairman
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$867,853
Program services$4,911
Investment income and dividends$679
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-33,841
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,370
Total revenues$840,972

Form 990s for Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-31990View PDF
2021-122022-11-02990View PDF
2020-122021-10-25990View PDF
2019-122020-10-15990View PDF
2018-122020-01-23990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

Organizations like Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Salvation and Social Justice A NJ Nonprofit CorporationTrenton, NJ$1,953,575
Chaves County CASARoswell, NM$2,203,364
Central Florida Jobs with Justice CorporationOrlando, FL$1,276,193
North Carolina for Community and JusticeGreensboro, NC$852,375
Advancement Project Education FundWashington, DC$3,483,602
Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and InclusionDetroit, MI$1,059,344
Orange County Human Relations CouncilSanta Ana, CA$3,043,457
CAIR TexasHouston, TX$356,661
Louisiana Family ForumBaton Rouge, LA$465,967
Casa of Madison County KyRichmond, KY$265,201
Data update history
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $52,500 from Asian Pacific Community Fund of Southern California (APCF)
October 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Asian American Futures
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rightsCriminal justice
Characteristics
Political advocacyFundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
360 E 2nd St 819
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Website URL
causeusa.org/ 
Phone
(917) 549-4963
IRS details
EIN
95-4458597
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1996
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R20: Civil Rights, Advocacy for Specific Groups
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
Free account sign-up

Want updates when Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment has new information, or want to find more organizations like Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment?

Create free Cause IQ account