ASIAN LAW CAUCUS

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

55 COLUMBUS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111-2101

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

Aarti Kohli, 55 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111

Signed the 990

Aarti Kohli, Executive Director

Phone

(415) 896-1701

Website

www.asianlawcaucus.org

Return prepared by

Harrington Group CPAs LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2176139 or by the name ASIAN LAW CAUCUS.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers

Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Secretary of State, bizfile Online

Corporation status, entity number, agent for service

Franchise Tax Board

Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)

Mission

The Asian Law Caucus's mission is to promote, advance, and represent the legal and civil rights of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, recognizing that social, economic, political and racial inequalities continue to exist in the United States. ALC is committed to the pursuit of equality and justice for all sectors of our society with a specific focus directed toward addressing the needs of low-income, immigrant, and underserved AAPIs.

Program accomplishments

• Democracy National Initiative: The Asian Law Caucus's Democracy National Initiative (DNI) supports emerging and established Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian (AMEMSA) organizations in strengthening civic participation and engagement. Through national and statewide initiatives, the program advances voting rights, civic engagement, and community capacity for AAPI, AMEMSA, immigrant, and limited-English-proficient communities.DNI provides partner organizations across the country with strategic guidance, policy and technical assistance, research and data support, and subgrants to enhance local advocacy and community-based initiatives. Its voting rights work focuses on expanding equitable access to the electoral process, including poll monitoring, language access support, and efforts to address barriers to participation for historically underrepresented voters. The organization also collaborates with affiliates nationwide on litigation, policy advocacy, demographic research, mapping, and training to address issues related to redistricting, election administration, voter education, and access in key jurisdictions.In addition, the Asian Law Caucus convenes the Asian American Leaders Table, a network of more than 70 AAPI organizations that coordinate efforts to address systemic and interpersonal racism, respond to incidents impacting their communities, and develop long-term strategies to promote community safety and well-being.
  Expenses $2,816,023 · grants $273,500 · revenue $146,652
• Civil Liberties and Community Safety: The Asian Law Caucus' Community Safety and National Security & Civil Rights programs work in coordination to promote public safety, civil rights, and equitable treatment for diverse Asian American communities. The Community Safety program advances preventative, restorative, and community-based approaches as alternatives to the punitive criminal legal system, with a focus on the intersection of local law enforcement and federal immigration policies. Through community education, legal representation, and policy advocacy, the program serves low-income immigrants and communities of color. During 2024-2025, the organization provided funding to community partners to support the expansion of restorative justice infrastructure for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in the San Francisco Bay Area.The National Security & Civil Rights program protects the rights of individuals and communities affected by national security policies, including Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian communities. The program engages in legal advocacy and representation to address civil rights concerns, including discriminatory surveillance practices, passport revocation, and denaturalization proceedings. It also works to address systemic issues that impact equal protection under the law.Together, these programs support a comprehensive approach to community safety and civil rights through direct services, education, and advocacy.
  Expenses $1,950,523 · grants $273,973
• Immigrant Rights: The Asian Law Caucus is committed to advancing an immigration system that promotes family unity and ensures equitable treatment regardless of immigration status or history of incarceration. The organization provides a comprehensive range of immigration legal services to individuals facing deportation, many of whom have significant ties to their families and communities and are active members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Each year, the organization serves hundreds of clients, allowing it to identify emerging legal issues and trends. This direct service experience informs its broader efforts, including impact litigation, community education, and policy advocacy, to address systemic challenges within the immigration system.
  Expenses $1,516,376 · grants $71,401
• Housing Rights: The Asian Law Caucus's Housing Rights program provides legal services and advocacy on behalf of low-income residents in matters related to housing and community development. The program primarily serves low-income communities of color and immigrant communities, with a particular focus on San Francisco, including Chinatown, where residents face displacement due to rising housing costs and economic pressures.Through direct legal services, the organization assists tenants and community members in maintaining housing stability. This work informs its policy advocacy at the local and state levels, where the program promotes tenant protections, preservation of existing housing, development of affordable housing, and efforts to reduce inequities in housing and land use.Workers Rights: The Asian Law Caucus's Workers' Rights program provides legal counseling, direct representation, policy advocacy, and impact litigation to support low-income immigrant workers. The program addresses a range of workplace issues, including discrimination based on race and national origin, retaliation, wage and hour violations, unemployment insurance appeals, and workplace safety concerns.The organization collaborates with worker centers and community partners to support workplace organizing, worker-led campaigns, and leadership development among immigrant workers. In recent years, the program has achieved favorable outcomes in wage enforcement cases, helping to recover millions of dollars in unpaid wages for low-wage workers in coordination with state and local labor enforcement agencies and community-based organizations.Special Project: State Power Building -Since 2022, the Asian Law Caucus has collaborated with partner organizations, including Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders for Civic Empowerment Education Fund, Chinese for Affirmative Action, and Chinese Progressive Association, to identify priorities for strengthening community infrastructure in California and supporting long-term capacity building among low-income and underserved Asian American communities.In 2023, the organization co-led interviews with community leaders to inform the development of a strategic framework for a statewide network of organizations focused on economic opportunity, immigrant-related issues, and civic participation. In 2024, this framework was refined to address evolving policy conditions and to support increased engagement at the state and local levels.Building on these efforts, the Asian Law Caucus serves as a co-lead of Movement Solidarity Among AAPI Communities (MOSAIC), a coalition launched in 2025 that brings together organizations engaged in direct services, community organizing, policy advocacy, research, and coalition building. The initiative supports coordination across regions and sectors to strengthen collaborative efforts addressing racial and economic disparities in California.
  Expenses $6,340,919 · grants $1,619,773

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

94-2176139

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1998

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Crime and legal-related (I83Z)

Assets (IRS master file)

$35,219,286

Income (IRS master file)

$13,479,931

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 94-2176139).

Questions about ASIAN LAW CAUCUS

What is the EIN of ASIAN LAW CAUCUS?

The employer identification number (EIN) of ASIAN LAW CAUCUS is 94-2176139.

Is ASIAN LAW CAUCUS tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.

Are donations to ASIAN LAW CAUCUS tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does ASIAN LAW CAUCUS file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of ASIAN LAW CAUCUS due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did ASIAN LAW CAUCUS last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of ASIAN LAW CAUCUS?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Aarti Kohli.

Who are the officers and directors of ASIAN LAW CAUCUS?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $228,275 (Aarti Kohli, Executive Director).

How much revenue does ASIAN LAW CAUCUS have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,570,497, expenses of $14,563,974 and total assets of $35,219,286 at year end.

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