Nonprofit · EIN 52-1161473
SOUTHEAST ASIA RESOURCE ACTION CENTER
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,389,193 | $2,422,176 | -$1,032,983 | $4,859,893 | $249,360 | $4,610,533 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,867,435 | $2,733,935 | $133,500 | $5,703,804 | $140,598 | $5,563,206 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,217,035 | $2,435,717 | -$218,682 | $5,389,996 | $93,013 | $5,296,983 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,206,500
- of which government grants
- $16,646
- Program service revenue
- $17,750
- Investment income
- $163,761
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$9,379
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $512
- Other revenue
- $1,182
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $214,942
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $415,382
- Other salaries and wages
- $986,799
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,699,007
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,394
- Accounting fees
- $94,782
- Occupancy
- $25,696
- Travel
- $119,149
- Depreciation
- $311
- Program services (functional)
- $1,840,582
- Management and general (functional)
- $387,130
- Fundraising (functional)
- $194,464
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,703,804
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,859,893
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $249,360
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,610,533
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,446
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,681,921
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,921,186
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $689,347
- Gross receipts
- $2,191,410
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUYEN DINH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 32 | $195,619 | $37,134 |
| KATRINA DIZON MARIATEGUE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 32 | $150,582 | $34,424 |
| KHAM MOUA | NATIONAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 32 | $144,375 | $9,259 |
| MANDY DIEC | CALIFORNIA DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 32 | $144,375 | $9,062 |
| ELAINE SANCHEZ WILSON | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 32 | $120,565 | $27,148 |
| ANNA BYON | DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL POLICY Highest-paid employee | 32 | $114,753 | $8,497 |
| JENNA MCDAVID | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 32 | $112,039 | $0 |
| ALVINA YEH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VARAXY YI BORROMEO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE HOA NGUYEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSERYN BHUDSABOURG HESSABI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAOLEE YANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISETTE LE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SENG SO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR DONGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMANTHA HING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NANDA NENG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VIRAVYNE CHHIM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUYEN DINH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 32 | $182,829 | $28,395 |
| KATRINA DIZON MARIATEGUE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 32 | $166,451 | $22,515 |
| TUAN DINHJANELLE | DIRECTOR OF FIELD Highest-paid employee | 32 | $134,945 | $27,573 |
| MANDY DIEC | CALIFORNIA DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 32 | $144,324 | $7,062 |
| KHAM MOUA | NATIONAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 32 | $139,244 | $7,215 |
| ELAINE SANCHEZ WILSON | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 32 | $113,005 | $24,275 |
| PHOEBE TRAN | OPERATIONS AND FINANCE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 32 | $94,635 | $12,701 |
| ANNA BYON | DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL POLICY Highest-paid employee | 32 | $98,802 | $6,114 |
| JENNA MCDAVID | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 32 | $104,701 | $0 |
| NATALIE TROUNG | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION POLICY Highest-paid employee | 32 | $93,187 | $7,375 |
| KABO YANG | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SENG SO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA HING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY DUONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA PHAKHIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE NGUYEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HUONG NGUYEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HIEU PHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUE VANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSERYN BHUDSABOURG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VARAXY YI BORROMEO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR DONGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALVINA YEH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUYEN DINH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $128,182 | $18,912 |
| KATRINA DIZON MARIATEGUE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer, Highest-paid employee | 32 | $124,210 | $10,055 |
| KABO YANG | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VAN HUYNH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY NGUYEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SENG SO | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY DUONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA PHAKHIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE NGUYEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HUONG NGUYEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HIEU PHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUE VANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSERYN BHUDSABOURG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1025 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE 600, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-5428
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- QUYEN DINH, 1025 CONNECTICUT AVE NW SUITE 600, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
- Signed the 990
- QUYEN DINH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 601-2960
- Website
- https://www.searac.org/
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
Mission
SEARAC IS A NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION THAT BUILDS POWER WITH DIVERSE COMMUNITIES FROM CAMBODIA, LAOS, AND VIETNAM TO CREATE A SOCIALLY JUST AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY. AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LARGEST REFUGEE COMMUNITY EVER RESETTLED IN THE UNITED STATES, SEARAC STANDS TOGETHER WITH OTHER REFUGEE COMMUNITIES, COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENTS IN PURSUIT OF SOCIAL EQUITY.
Program accomplishments
- CALIFORNIA - SEARAC'S CALIFORNIA PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EQUITABLE HEALTH ACCESS, DATA EQUITY, SUPPORT TO IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES, AND ETHNIC STUDIES. WE ENGAGE AND EDUCATE COMMUNITIES AND EMPOWER LEADERS TO ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH LOCAL AND STATE POLICIES. THE PROGRAM INTEGRATES CONVENING, COALITION BUILDING, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION FOR LOCAL AND STATE ADVOCACY, AND POLICY ADVOCACY TO EDUCATE AND INFORM KEY AUDIENCES ON POLICIES THAT IMPACT SOUTHEAST ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES.Expenses $530,681 · grants $62,550 · revenue $2,500
- GENERAL PROGRAMS - SEARAC'S GENERAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE OUR WORK AROUND COMMUNICATIONS, STORYTELLING, AND TRAININGS THAT CENTER THE VOICES AND EXPERIENCES OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES. THIS PROGRAM INTEGRATES SOCIAL MEDIA, MEDIA ENGAGEMENT, AND STORY COLLECTION THROUGH OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS AND COALITION BUILDING WORK TO HIGHLIGHT THE UNIQUE EXPERIENCES OF OUR STUDENTS, ELDERS, AND LEADERS.Expenses $329,955 · grants $8,385
- HEALTH AND AGING - SEARAC'S HEALTH AND AGING PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ISSUES RELATED TO HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND AGING. WE ENGAGE IN ADVOCACY, POLICY AND COALITION BUILDING EFFORTS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING LANGUAGE ACCESS AND CULTURALLY-RELEVANT SUPPORT IN HEALTH, INCREASING RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, UPLIFTING COMMUNITY-DEFINED BEST PRACTICES, AND ENSURING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE AND QUALITY HEALTH CARE. WE ALSO ADVOCATE FOR ELDERS TO HAVE FINANCIAL SECURITY AND CAREGIVING SUPPORT TO AGE WITH DIGNITY.Expenses $305,422 · grants $84,962
- EDUCATION, IMMIGRATION, LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY TRAINING (LAT), FIELD, LEAF.Expenses $674,524 · grants $69,050 · revenue $15,250
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1161473
- 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
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,859,893
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,191,410
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,389,193 | $2,422,176 | $4,859,893 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $2,867,435 | $2,733,935 | $5,703,804 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $2,217,035 | $2,435,717 | $5,389,996 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $5,402,034 | $2,364,711 | $5,684,548 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 52-1161473).
Questions about SOUTHEAST ASIA RESOURCE ACTION CENTER
- What is the EIN of SOUTHEAST ASIA RESOURCE ACTION CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHEAST ASIA RESOURCE ACTION CENTER is 52-1161473.
- Is SOUTHEAST ASIA RESOURCE ACTION CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to SOUTHEAST ASIA RESOURCE ACTION CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTHEAST ASIA RESOURCE ACTION CENTER 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 SOUTHEAST ASIA RESOURCE ACTION CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOUTHEAST ASIA RESOURCE ACTION CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUTHEAST ASIA RESOURCE ACTION CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names QUYEN DINH.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHEAST ASIA RESOURCE ACTION CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $195,619 (QUYEN DINH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SOUTHEAST ASIA RESOURCE ACTION CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,389,193, expenses of $2,422,176 and total assets of $4,859,893 at year end.
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