SOUTHEAST ASIA RESOURCE ACTION CEN… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1979

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

QUYEN DINH

Phone

2026012960

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

SOUTHEAST ASIA RESOURCE ACTION CENTER SEARAC, founded in 1979, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.7M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

SEARAC IS A NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION THAT BUILDS POWER WITH DIVERSE COMMUNITIES FROM CAMBODIA, LAOS, AND VIETNAM TO CREATE A SOCIALLY JUST AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY. AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LARGEST REFUGEE COMMUNITY EVER RESETTLED IN THE UNITED STATES, SEARAC STANDS TOGETHER WITH OTHER REFUGEE COMMUNITIES, COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENTS IN PURSUIT OF SOCIAL EQUITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $738,876 Revenue: $3,700

CALIFORNIA - SEARAC'S CALIFORNIA PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EQUITABLE HEALTH ACCESS, DATA EQUITY, SUPPORT TO IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES, AND ETHNIC STUDIES. WE ENGAGE AND EDUCATE COMMUNITIES AND EMPOWER LEADERS TO ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH LOCAL AND STATE POLICIES. THE PROGRAM INTEGRATES CONVENING, COALITION BUILDING, TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS FOR LOCAL AND STATE ADVOCACY, AND POLICY ADVOCACY TO EDUCATE AND INFORM KEY AUDIENCES ON POLICIES THAT IMPACT SOUTHEAST ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES.

Program 2

Expenses: $336,349 Revenue: $5,000

SEARAC'S EDUCATION POLICY WORK IS CENTERED AROUND DATA EQUITY FOR SEAA STUDENTS, PARTICULARLY IN K-12 AND HIGHER EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK INCLUDES CAPACITY BUILDING, ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY...

SEARAC'S EDUCATION POLICY WORK IS CENTERED AROUND DATA EQUITY FOR SEAA STUDENTS, PARTICULARLY IN K-12 AND HIGHER EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK INCLUDES CAPACITY BUILDING, ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY, AND ACTION-ORIENTED RESEARCH TO CONNECT THE REAL EXPERIENCES OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN AMERICAN STUDENTS AND PARENTS TO MOVE POLICY AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS. SEARAC'S WORK CENTERS YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ADVOCACY TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT ENSURE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, DIVERSE, AND AFFIRMING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, INCLUDING ETHNIC STUDIES PROGRAMS AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN AMERICAN HISTORY; SUPPORT FOR THE ASIAN AMERICAN NATIVE AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER SERVING INSTITUTIONS PROGRAM; OUT-OF-SCHOOL AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SEAA STUDENTS TO LEARN AND THRIVE; COLLEGE ACCESS FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS; AND CIVIL RIGHTS PROTECTIONS FOR STUDENTS.

Program 3

Expenses: $146,226 Revenue: $0

IMMIGRATION - THROUGH COMMUNITY CENTERED ADVOCACY, SEARAC WORKS TO ADVANCE THE RIGHTS OF SOUTHEAST ASIANS TO REUNITE WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND TO REMAIN TOGETHER IN THE UNITED STATES. SEARAC'S...

IMMIGRATION - THROUGH COMMUNITY CENTERED ADVOCACY, SEARAC WORKS TO ADVANCE THE RIGHTS OF SOUTHEAST ASIANS TO REUNITE WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND TO REMAIN TOGETHER IN THE UNITED STATES. SEARAC'S IMMIGRATION WORK FOCUSES ON DISMANTLING THE DEPORTATION PIPELINE FOR SOUTHEAST ASIAN AMERICANS, RETURNING INDIVIDUALS PREVIOUSLY DEPORTED, PRESERVING OUR FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRATION SYSTEM, AND REDUCING BARRIERS TO NATURALIZATION, PARTICULARLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE HAD PAST CONTACT WITH THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM. WE'RE CREATING POLICY CHANGES TO RESTORE HUMANITY AND FLEXIBILITY TO OUR NATION'S IMMIGRATION LAWS THAT CONTINUE TO PERPETRATE VIOLENCE AGAINST OUR COMMUNITIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,684,255

Program Service Revenue $8,950

Investment Income $174,209

Other Revenue $21

TOTAL REVENUE $2,867,435

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $359,000

Salaries & Benefits $1,923,964

Fundraising Expenses $128,213

Program Expenses $2,019,930

Other Expenses $450,971

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,733,935

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,867,435	$2,217,035	+0.3%
Expenses	$2,733,935	$2,435,717	+0.1%
Net Income	$133,500	$-218,682	-1.6%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✓ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$400,190

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
QUYEN DINH	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	32	Officer	$182,829	$28,395	$211,224
KATRINA DIZON MARIATEGUE	CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	32	Officer	$166,451	$22,515	$188,966
TUAN DINHJANELLE	DIRECTOR OF FIELD	32	Highest	$134,945	$27,573	$162,518
MANDY DIEC	CALIFORNIA DEPUTY DIRECTOR	32	Highest	$144,324	$7,062	$151,386
KHAM MOUA	NATIONAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR	32	Highest	$139,244	$7,215	$146,459
ELAINE SANCHEZ WILSON	SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS	32	Highest	$113,005	$24,275	$137,280
PHOEBE TRAN	OPERATIONS AND FINANCE MANAGER	32	Highest	$94,635	$12,701	$107,336
ANNA BYON	DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL POLICY	32	Highest	$98,802	$6,114	$104,916
JENNA MCDAVID	DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT	32	Highest	$104,701	$0	$104,701
NATALIE TROUNG	ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION POLICY	32	Highest	$93,187	$7,375	$100,562
KABO YANG	BOARD CHAIR	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SENG SO	SECRETARY	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMANTHA HING	BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY DUONG	BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANA PHAKHIN	BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE NGUYEN	TREASURER	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HUONG NGUYEN	BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
HIEU PHAM	BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
LUE VANG	BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSERYN BHUDSABOURG	BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
VARAXY YI BORROMEO	BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
VICTOR DONGE	BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALVINA YEH	BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$2,867,435	$2,733,935	$5,703,804	$133,500
2023	$2,217,035	$2,435,717	$5,389,996	$-218,682
2022	$5,402,034	$2,364,711	$5,684,548	$3,037,323
2021	$2,598,201	$1,575,956	$2,792,698	$1,022,245
2020	$1,415,359	$1,553,920	$1,795,229	$-138,561
2019	$1,986,315	$1,762,143	$2,161,008	$224,172
2018	$2,029,891	$1,418,199	$1,487,086	$611,692

SOUTHEAST ASIA RESOURCE ACTION CENTER SEARAC