2018-11-13T12:15:21-08:00 2017-12-31 473812099 Kevin Wong Certified Public Accountant 150 N Santa Anita Avenue Suite 640 Arcadia CA 91006 990 2017-01-01 954458597 CENTER FOR ASIAN AMERICANS UNITED FOR SELF-EMPOWERMENT INC CENT 6263569838 1605 W OLYMPIC BLVD STE 1027 LOS ANGELES CA 90015 KIM YAMASAKI Executive Director 2018-11-13 true KEVIN WONG P01421794 6262474339 X 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z X KIM YAMASAKI 921 SANBORN AVE LOS ANGELES CA 90029 560267 false false X WWW.CAUSEUSA.ORG X 1996 CA Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment CAUSE is a 501c3 nonprofit, nonpartisan, community-based organization with a mission to advance the political empowerment of the Asian Pacific American APA community through nonpartisan voter registration and education, community outreach, and 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, CAUSEs influence reaches throughout the nation. 17 17 7 121 0 451860 522655 33816 17005 161 -49603 -59371 436073 480450 11750 0 204450 211112 0 20398 160953 213223 365403 436085 70670 44365 111318 150290 5393 0 105925 150290 X Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment CAUSE is a 501c3 nonprofit, nonpartisan, community-based organization with a mission to advance the political empowerment of the Asian Pacific American APA community through nonpartisan voter registration and education, community outreach, and 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, CAUSEs influence reaches throughout the nation. false false 102240 The CAUSE Leadership Academy CLA was founded in 1991 in order to develop a pipeline of leadership for the Asian Pacific American APA community. CLA teaches students the importance of civic engagement and political participation and prepares its participants to be leaders at the forefront of the democratic process. Through exposure to decision-makers, policy makers, and the issues of the day, students gain a deeper awareness of the political issues facing the APA community in California and the nation. Graduates of this program have gone on to run for political office and have even become leaders in politics, business, and nonprofits. 82170 4540 The Women in Power program aims to create opportunities for candid discussion regarding issues that women leaders face and to explore strategies for overcoming them. The WIP panel discussions and networking programs help foster a community built on leadership, inspiration, and mentorship. The program helps women professionals achieve their full leadership potential. 56773 180 The CAUSE Veterans Initiative is a civic leadership program for veterans and active duty servicemembers who are seeking community leadership roles outside of the military. The Veterans Initiative program was specifically designed for veterans especially interested in increasing the accessibility and awareness of available veteran resources as well as learning how to effectively advocate on behalf of Asian Pacific American APA veterans issues. 145341 8200 386524 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false 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 false false false true 11 0 true 7 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 17 17 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false CA X X KIM YAMASAKI 6263569838 1605 W OLYMPIC BLVD STE 1027 LOS ANGELES CA 90015 JAMES HSU Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 GARY ARAKAWA Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SANDRA CHEN LAU Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 WENDY GREUEL Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KENNETH LEE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TAMMY TRAN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ADAM MA Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BEN WONG Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 RONALD WONG 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 KENNY YEE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 WEN HONG Director 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 VICTOR KING Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NITA SONG Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANH TRAN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 EDWARD CHEN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KIM YAMASAKI Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 62783 0 0 62783 0 false false false 0 175551 347104 522655 PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE 611710 17005 17005 17005 161 161 0 0 0 0 20045 175551 79817 -59772 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 401 401 401 480450 17567 11750 11750 0 0 0 62783 55086 3290 4407 0 134496 118016 7043 9437 0 0 13833 12138 724 971 0 0 3700 3700 0 0 0 80 80 70 61 4 5 0 0 0 19520 17193 994 1333 8899 8277 266 356 0 0 0 0 685 513 39 133 5299 4650 277 372 WORKSHOPS 84532 83689 454 389 STIPENDS 31500 31500 PAYROLL SERVICE CHARGE 13296 11667 696 933 SUPPLIES 12475 11160 562 753 33167 20824 11034 1309 436085 386524 29163 20398 99757 139398 10876 10892 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1794 1794 685 0 0 0 0 0 0 111318 150290 5393 5393 0 X 105925 150290 105925 150290 111318 150290 44365 X false false false X 268232 238610 292356 451859 522655 1773712 0 0 268232 238610 292356 451859 522655 1773712 0 1773712 105 161 266 0 0 1773978 0.99990 0.99980 X 1794 1794 X X X X X X false CA ANNUAL GALA 195596 175551 20045 79817 195596 175551 20045 79817 79817 -59772 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: The CAUSE Civic Engagement Leadership Fellowship CELF is a leadership development fellowship program geared towards graduate students interested in becoming greater civic leaders for the benefit of the APA community. The CELF program was specifically designed in order to address the need to bridge the gap between local government and APA immigrant communities. In this highly intensive fellowship program, fellows are trained to reach out and actively engage APA immigrant citizens by providing an in-language education on the importance of public policy discussion and civic participation through providing increased voter education and outreach services as well as a greater access to local government. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: CAUSE & Effects is a one-of-a-kind Southern California journal publication covering local, state, and national politics from an Asian American perspective. The journal includes in-depth, opinion-based feature articles and public policy analyses, as well as thought-provoking sidebars. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: The CAUSE Veterans Initiative is a civic leadership program for veterans and active duty servicemembers who are seeking community leadership roles outside of the military. The Veterans Initiative program was specifically designed for veterans especially interested in increasing the accessibility and awareness of available veteran resources as well as learning how to effectively advocate on behalf of Asian Pacific American APA veterans issues. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Political Institute provides political skill training as well as policy discussions on issues most pressing to APAs in California for high-potential working professionals interested in learning how to effectively advocate for their communities. While the program is specifically geared towards individuals pursuing public office, the program is also open and highly recommended for individuals with community leadership roles. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Voice Fellowship - The Voter Outreach & Immigrant Community Engagement (VOICE) Fellowship is designed to connect APA immigrant communities to civic engagement opportunities. In this intensive fellowship program, fellows actively engage and build trust with APA communities to support their self empowerment and civic engagement. (Formerly CELF Fellowship). OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: SPONSORSHIP FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS 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.