Faith and Community Empowerment
Faith and community empowerment (face)'s mission is to advance the asian american community's participation, contribution, & influence through faith & community partnerships. To achieve our mission, face serves …
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FACE LA serves as a light and bridge between the Asian American community and the greater community at large by connecting and creating private and public collaboration, maximizing the capacities of faith-based organizations and other community non-profits, increasing access to resources and funds,
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Mission
Faith and community empowerment (face)'s mission is to advance the asian american community's participation, contribution, & influence through faith & community partnerships. To achieve our mission, face serves as a light & bridge between the asian american community & the greater community at large by connecting & creating private & public collaboration, maximizing the capacities of faith-based organizations & other community non-profits, increasing access to resources & funds, & assisting low-income individuals & revitalizing neighborhoods. To date, we have garnered over 1,000 partners across the nation, ranging from the white house to fortune 500 companies, local non-profit organizations, & key institutional stakeholders. Face transforms lives & communities by addressing community challenges, enhancing the quality of services for low-income, immigrant, & disenfranchised individuals while changing the landscape for the korean/asian american & pacific islander community.
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· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Faith and Community Empowerment with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented religion charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFaith and Community Empowerment is a registered religion nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 030417254. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $852K in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Faith and Community Empowerment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 030417254. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Faith and Community Empowerment has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Faith and Community Empowerment is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
Based on official tax filings, Faith and Community Empowerment has $852K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Faith and Community Empowerment is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $852K in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Faith and Community Empowerment. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Faith and Community Empowerment holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
FACE LA serves as a light and bridge between the Asian American community and the greater community at large by connecting and creating private and public collaboration, maximizing the capacities of faith-based organizations and other community non-profits, increasing access to resources and funds, Faith and Community Empowerment is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $852K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Faith and Community Empowerment are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Faith and Community Empowerment is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 030417254, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FAITH AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (12)
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12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 36 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 36 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2001
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Faith and Community Empowerment
- What is Faith and Community Empowerment?
- Faith and Community Empowerment is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. FACE LA serves as a light and bridge between the Asian American community and the greater community at large by connecting and creating private and public collaboration, maximizing the capacities of faith-based organizations and other community non-profits, increasing access to resources and funds,
- When was Faith and Community Empowerment founded?
- Faith and Community Empowerment was founded in 2001.
- Who leads Faith and Community Empowerment?
- Hyepin Im serves as President And CEO.
- Where is Faith and Community Empowerment located?
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
- What is Faith and Community Empowerment's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Faith and Community Empowerment trustworthy?
- Faith and Community Empowerment has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Faith and Community Empowerment's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 030417254.
- What is Faith and Community Empowerment's website?
- http://www.facela.org