Center For Southeast Asians
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Center For Southeast Asians is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Providence, Rhode Island, registered in 1988, with $3,465,685 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
270 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907 EIN 22-2914654 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.5M
▲ 1.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.4M
Net assets
$4.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Center For Southeast Asians— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Center For Southeast Asians: 16 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Center For Southeast Asians— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Center For Southeast Asians: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 270 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907
- City
- Providence
- State
- Rhode Island
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.7M (FY2013) to $3.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $551KNet assets $4.6M
Operating margin
1.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.2M
Total liabilities
$551K
Net assets
$4.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,465,685▲1.0% | $3,405,900▼7.4% | $4,606,002▲8.8% | $5,156,736▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,432,112▲24.7% | $3,676,594▲65.1% | $4,234,684▼5.9% | $4,948,105▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,752,568▼40.5% | $2,226,979▲48.7% | $4,499,075▲13.2% | $5,053,233▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,626,506▲318% | $1,497,173▲52.7% | $3,973,486▲371% | $4,534,400▲290% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,105,788▼3.9% | $980,453▲0.1% | $844,153▲17.4% | $1,161,441▲28.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,150,098▲29.0% | $979,832▲18.2% | $718,818▲31.0% | $903,773▲22.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $891,803▼6.0% | $828,728▼7.4% | $548,552▲13.0% | $738,052▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $948,629▲14.9% | $894,774▼16.8% | $485,477▼18.1% | $724,801▼19.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $825,369▼27.1% | $1,075,305▼16.6% | $592,690▼29.7% | $895,038▼38.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,132,339▼33.8% | $1,288,611▲11.4% | $842,626▼50.9% | $1,447,145▼19.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,709,890 | $1,157,211▲26.8% | $1,717,685▲47.4% | $1,800,099▲50.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $912,491▲57.0% | $1,165,006▲20.7% | $1,196,597▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $581,208▼26.5% | $965,223▲1.9% | $985,095▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $790,422 | $946,854 | $978,037 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.7M total
26 grants to Center For Southeast Asians totaling $1.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Bhn - basic human needs (primary) | 2024 | $50,778 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Basic human needs | 2023 | $150,568 |
| National Council On Aging Inc | Support | 2023 | $90,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2023 | $56,000 |
| Brown University of Providence | Subcontract grant | 2023 | $12,090 |
| World Education Services Inc | Employer practices grant | 2022 | $150,000 |
| National Council On Aging Inc | Support | 2022 | $60,000 |
| Brown University of Providence | Subcontract grant | 2022 | $17,547 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Health system merger community input committee; general operating; covid-19 vaccination incentive fund grant; csea continue to respond to covid-19 | 2021 | $72,540 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2021 | $37,000 |
| Gofundme Org | Support aapi | 2021 | $25,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Dream study | 2020 | $70,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Dream study | 2020 | $70,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Csea combating covid-19 | 2020 | $50,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Csea combating covid-19 | 2020 | $50,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Center For Southeast Asians a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Center For Southeast Asians is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-2914654, based in Providence, Rhode Island. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Center For Southeast Asians's EIN?
- Center For Southeast Asians's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-2914654.
- How much revenue does Center For Southeast Asians report?
- Center For Southeast Asians reported $3,465,685 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Center For Southeast Asians have?
- CharityIndex grades Center For Southeast Asians B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Center For Southeast Asians (EIN 22-2914654) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.