CENTER FOR ASIAN AMERICANS UNITED FOR SELF-EMPOWERMENT INC

EIN: 954458597 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$793,610
Total Expenses
$749,004
Total Assets
$829,005
Net Assets
$816,204
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
CHARLIE WOO
Phone
9175494963
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CENTER FOR ASIAN AMERICANS UNITED FOR SELF-EMPOWERMENT INC, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $794K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $749K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment CAUSE is a 501c3 nonprofit, nonpartisan, community-based organization with a mission to advance the political and civic empowerment of the Asian Pacific American APA community through nonpartisan voter outreach, training, and education as well as leadership development. Founded in 1993, CAUSE is comprised of committed professional, business, community and political leaders, and has established itself as a unique nonpartisan APA organization dedicated mainly to APA civic and political participation. Based in the Greater Los Angeles area, CAUSE's influence reaches throughout Southern California. CAUSE's primary programs focus on three main areas: VOTE - Voter Outreach, Training, and Education VOTE Initiatives empower individuals to be active political participants, vote in elections, and share resources that educate APA communities about elections. This includes information about in-language resources, voting processes, and insights

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $251,241

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $160,928

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $92,690

The CAUSE Leadership Council and Network is an invitation-only, membership program and platform for millennial leaders to channel skills, expertise and passion for the purpose of cross-sector...

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The CAUSE Leadership Council and Network is an invitation-only, membership program and platform for millennial leaders to channel skills, expertise and passion for the purpose of cross-sector advancement and the empowerment of APA communities. Through opportunities for key connections, knowledge-sharing, and dialogue, members are committed to creating space for and driving our collective APA community forward.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $818,362
Program Service Revenue $19,505
Investment Income $7,524
Other Revenue $-51,781
TOTAL REVENUE $793,610

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $441,879
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $607,220
Other Expenses $307,125
TOTAL EXPENSES $749,004

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $793,610 $840,972 -0.1%
Expenses $749,004 $797,365 -0.1%
Net Income $44,606 $43,607 +0.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
8
Volunteers
150

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
6
$115,250
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NANCY YAP Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$115,250 $0 $115,250
WEN HONG Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLIE WOO Chairman 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RALPH BARNES VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES HSU Director 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN WONG Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMI BUI Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY GREUEL Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTOR KING Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM MA Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN SCHNUR Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMMY TRAN Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT YAP Director 1.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $793,610 $749,004 $829,005 $44,606
2022 $840,972 $797,365 $771,718 $43,607
2021 $842,505 $520,212 $724,479 $322,293
2020 $634,698 $422,905 $402,243 $211,793
2019 $671,121 $636,932 $194,044 $34,189
2018 $608,540 $602,757 $161,465 $5,783
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