2021-10-25T15:02:24-07:00 2020-12-31 473812099 Kevin Wong CPA 301 E foothill blvd ste 202 arcadia CA 91006 990 2020-01-01 954458597 CENTER FOR ASIAN AMERICANS UNITED FOR SELF-EMPOWERMENT INC CENT 9175494963 360 E 2ND ST 819 LOS ANGELES CA 90012 WEN HONG Treasurer 2021-10-25 true WEN HONG 999009999 KEVIN WONG P01421794 6262474339 X 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z X CHARLIE WOO 360 E 2ND ST 819 LOS ANGELES CA 90012 670764 false X WWW.CAUSEUSA.ORG X 1996 CA Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE) is a 501(c)(3) 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 solely 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 15 15 11 20 0 724965 658472 17422 10668 494 -11774 -71760 -22668 671121 634698 0 0 432884 282337 0 15358 204048 140568 636932 422905 34189 211793 194044 402243 3583 2 190461 402241 X Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE) is a 501(c)(3) 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 solely 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 false false 199379 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. After March 2020, CAUSE adjusted these programs to be available on virtual platforms. 47778 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. In 2020, CAUSE adapted this internship to be available for students virtually. 27768 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. After March 2020, CAUSE adjusted this program to be available on virtual platforms. 18769 293694 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 22 0 true 11 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 15 15 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false CA X X CHARLIE WOO 9175494963 360 E 2ND ST STE 819 LOS ANGELES CA 90012 NANCY YAP Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 43359 0 0 JAMES HSU Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GARY ARAKAWA Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAN SCHNUR Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 WENDY GREUEL Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TAMI BUI Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TAMMY TRAN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ADAM MA Director 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BEN WONG Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 LARRY CHUNG Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLIE WOO Chairman 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBERT YAP Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 WEN HONG Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 VICTOR KING Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RALPH BARNES Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 43359 0 false false false 0 29500 79700 549272 658472 PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE 611710 10668 10668 10668 291 291 0 0 0 12065 -12065 -12065 -12065 500 29500 24001 -23501 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 833 833 833 634698 -564 291 0 0 0 0 43359 33386 7614 2359 0 184996 142449 32484 10063 0 21424 16497 3762 1165 32558 25070 5717 1771 21000 7666 13334 0 2074 2074 0 0 0 33617 33617 0 5965 714 5251 0 0 24884 9084 15800 589 491 98 0 2260 2260 532 532 0 8083 8083 7268 2719 4549 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 10202 3724 6478 STIPENDS 8000 8000 UTILITIES 5875 2145 3730 MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT 4256 4123 133 5963 1749 4214 422905 293694 113853 15358 145449 303946 10924 80740 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8502 4421 24229 4081 10841 10875 0 0 0 2601 2601 194044 402243 3583 2 3583 2 X 190461 402241 190461 402241 194044 402243 211793 -13 X false false false X 451859 522655 630110 724965 578772 2908361 0 0 451859 522655 630110 724965 578772 2908361 1295530 1612831 161 386 494 291 1332 0 0 2909693 0.55430 0.60830 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 8502 4421 4081 4081 CREDIT CARD PAYABLE 2 2 X X X X X X false CA ANNUAL GALA 30000 29500 500 24001 30000 29500 500 24001 24001 -23501 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: 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. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM - Throughout the year, CAUSE conducts various voter registration, outreach, and education efforts in order to empower the APA community to be active political participants. By ensuring the community has a reliable means to register to vote and also be informed of the issues relevant to the community, CAUSE forms a network of motivated individuals ready to empower others to be civically engaged. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The compensation of the Executive Director is discussed, reviewed, and approved annually by the Board of Directors based upon an annual performance evaluation. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE THROUGH WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 1E - GOVERNMENT GRANTS (CONTRIBUTIONS) THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED A LOAN FROM THE SBA THROUGH THE PAYROLL PROTECTION PROGRAM. THE LOAN WAS OBTAINED TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION WITH PAYROLL AND OTHER OPERATING COSTS IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 CRISIS. THE ORGANIZATION SPENT THE PROCEEDS FROM THE LOAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOAN REQUIREMENTS, AND EXPECTS THE LOAN TO BE FULLY FORGIVEN. SINCE THE ORGANZIATION BELIEVES THE LOAN WILL BE FULLY FORGIVEN, THE PROCEEDS WHICH TOTAL $79,700 ARE RECOGNIZED AS GOVERNMENT GRANTS (CONTRIBUTIONS) ON THIS TAX RETURN.