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Capi Usa

CAPI USA's mission is to guide refugees and immigrants in the journey toward self determination.

International Brooklyn Center, MN EIN 411417198 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Capi Usa

CAPI provides comprehensive support services for immigrants and refugees in the Twin Cities. By addressing immediate needs and long-term goals, CAPI partners with individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency and build thriving lives.

Founded
Headquarters
Brooklyn Center, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q71
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1982

Mission

CAPI USA's mission is to guide refugees and immigrants in the journey toward self determination.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q71
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.01%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($4.3 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Capi Usa is a registered international nonprofit based in Brooklyn Center, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 411417198. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $10M in annual revenue. 69 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Capi Usa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.

Capi Usa is located in Brooklyn Center, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.

Based on official tax filings, Capi Usa has $10M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the typical benchmark of 65-75% and may warrant further review. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Capi Usa is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 69 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Capi Usa. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Capi Usa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

CAPI provides comprehensive support services for immigrants and refugees in the Twin Cities. By addressing immediate needs and long-term goals, CAPI partners with individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency and build thriving lives. Capi Usa is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.

Among international charities registered in United States: Capi Usa's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $10M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Capi Usa are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Capi Usa is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 411417198, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

LA
Laura Martin
Board Co-Chair

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alexandra T••••••
Director
AL
Ali T••••••
Director
BE
Bernadette T••••
Director
BE
Beth E•••••••
Director
EK
Ekta P••••••
PRESIDENT
EL
Ellisun B•••••••
Director
JA
James F•••••••••
Director
KR
Krista O•••••••
Director
KR
Kristina V•••••
Director
LA
Laura M•••••
Director
LO
Louiza K•••••••••••••••••
Director
LU
Lucky W•••••
Director
MA
Mary N••••••••••
Interim Cheif Executive Director
MI
Michael T•••••••••••
Vice Chair
MI
Mike T•••••••••••
BOARD VICE CHAIR
MI
Milt L••
Director
MI
Milton L••
Director
NK
Nkechi A•••••••
Secretary
OD
Oduwa A•••••••••
Director
SI
Silly G•••••••
Director
SI
Sillys G•••••••
Director
SI
Sillys H••••••
Director
VA
Valerie B••••••
Treasurer
VI
Vinothini A••••••
Board Chair
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$9.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$5.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$5.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$4.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$4.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Capi Usa This page 79 $9.6 million 1%
Princeton in Asia Inc 89 $2.0 million -
Junior Achievement Usa 89 $4.1 million -
Mercy Beyond Borders 89 $2.9 million -
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers 89 $2.6 million -
American Friends of Jamaica Inc 89 $2.9 million -
World Savvy Inc 89 $5.2 million -
The Anglican Relief and Development Fund 89 $3.6 million -
Firelight Foundation 89 $3.8 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 69 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Capi Usa

What is Capi Usa?
Capi Usa is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Brooklyn Center, United States. CAPI provides comprehensive support services for immigrants and refugees in the Twin Cities. By addressing immediate needs and long-term goals, CAPI partners with individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency and build thriving lives.
When was Capi Usa founded?
Capi Usa was founded in 1982.
Who leads Capi Usa?
Laura Martin serves as Board Co-Chair.
Where is Capi Usa located?
Headquartered in Brooklyn Center, United States.
What is Capi Usa's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Capi Usa trustworthy?
Capi Usa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Capi Usa's registration number?
IRS EIN: 411417198.
What is Capi Usa's website?
http://www.capiusa.org