Grantmaking public charity · EIN 85-2050585
The Asian American Foundation
Washington, DC
The Asian American Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Washington, DC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $9.12M in grants paid across 68 grants, with $77.9M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Asian Health Services, Chinese American Service League and Community Youth Center of San Francisco.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Asian American Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grants made by the organization are documented by gift agreements. grantees are usually required to provide the organization with periodic reports that include an overview of progress made towards grant objectives, a description of activities undertaken, challenges encountered (if any), plans for next reporting period and a summary of expenses against the budget and the balance remaining. grantees may also be required to provide, upon request, informal program updates and submit final reports on the use of the grant by the date specified in the grant agreement.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The asian american foundation (taaf) serves the aapi community in their pursuit of belonging and prosperity that is free from discrimination, slander and violence, in furtherance of its charitable mission taaf conducts.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Health Services | Oakland, CA | Anti - Hate Initiative | $500,000 |
| Chinese American Service League | Chicago, IL | Anti - Hate Initiative | $400,000 |
| Community Youth Center of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Anti - Hate Initiative | $400,000 |
| Sikh Coalition | New York, NY | Anti - Hate Initiative | $360,000 |
| Asian American Futures | Irvine, CA | Education Initiative | $300,000 |
| New York University | New York, NY | Education Initiative | $300,000 |
| Cisc-Chinese Information & Service Center | Seattle, WA | Education Initiative | $250,000 |
| Center for Asian American Media | San Francisco, CA | Narrative Change Initiative | $250,000 |
| Asian American Resource Workshop | Dorchester, MA | Anti - Hate Initiative | $250,000 |
| Asian American Journalists Association | Martinez, CA | Narrative Change Initiative | $250,000 |
| Rideback Rise Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Narrative Change Initiative | $250,000 |
| Sundance Institute | Park City, UT | Narrative Change Initiative | $207,000 |
| Chinatown Service Center | Los Angeles, CA | Anti - Hate Initiative | $200,000 |
| Southeast Asia Resource Action Center | Washington, DC | Anti - Hate Initiative | $200,000 |
| Florida Immigrant Coalition Inc | Miami, FL | Anti - Hate Initiative | $150,000 |
| Texas Muslim Women's Foundation Inc | Plano, TX | Anti - Hate Initiative | $150,000 |
| Aapi Montclair Inc | Montclair, NJ | Anti - Hate Initiative | $150,000 |
| Southeast Asian Maa Coalition Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Anti - Hate Initiative | $150,000 |
| The Asian American Education Project | Los Angeles, CA | Anti - Hate Initiative | $150,000 |
| Asian Pacific Community Fund of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Education Initiative | $150,000 |
| Teachaapi | Santa Monica, CA | Education Initiative | $150,000 |
| Asian American Voices for Education Inc | Atlanta, GA | Education Initiative | $135,000 |
| Daya Inc | Houston, TX | Anti - Hate Initiative | $134,000 |
| National Asian Pacific American Bar Association | Washington, DC | Anti - Hate Initiative | $125,000 |
| Gofundmeorg | West Hollywood, CA | Anti - Hate Initiative | $120,000 |
The 25 largest of 68 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- California$3.25M · 17 grants
- New York$2.15M · 20 grants
- Illinois$875K · 6 grants
- District of Columbia$665K · 6 grants
- Texas$442K · 4 grants
- New Jersey$250K · 2 grants
- Massachusetts$250K · 1 grant
- Washington$250K · 1 grant
- Utah$207K · 1 grant
- Virginia$158K · 2 grants
- Pennsylvania$150K · 1 grant
- Florida$150K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does The Asian American Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Asian American Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The Asian American Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $9,117,000 in grants paid (68 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Asian American Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Asian Health Services (CA), $500K, Chinese American Service League (IL), $400K, Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CA), $400K, Sikh Coalition (NY), $360K and Asian American Futures (CA), $300K.