irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $563KPOLICY AND ADVOCACY - TO ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED POLICIES, FUNDING AND SERVICES FOR ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY TARGETING ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS.
- #2 $317KCOMMUNITY EDUCATION - TO EDUCATE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN PARENTS ON THEIR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
AAPI Data Equity Initiative
Advocacy effort to ensure government collects and reports disaggregated data on AAPI communities to inform policy and funding decisions
AAPI Health Resources Hub
Online multilingual resource portal providing AAPI communities with accessible information on healthcare, insurance, and rights in multiple Asian languages and English
Catalyst for Change Awards Gala
Annual gala event honoring AAPI changemakers, raising funds and awareness for AAPI equity and community investment
Leadership Training
Program that trains youth and parents to become community leaders; has trained over 500 participants
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Capacity building through coalition and leadership developmentBuilds unity among diverse AAPI communities and allies by uniting over 160 frontline organizations into a coalition. Provides leadership training to over 500 youth and parents and conducts youth conferences (AAPI-LEAD) to develop empathetic and courageous community leaders. Launched the AAPI Statewide Advisory Committee to reflect the lived experiences of AAPI New Yorkers.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding culturally responsive grassroots services for AAPI communitiesAwards grants to 150+ grassroots AAPI nonprofits to support culturally responsive services including food assistance, healthcare, community safety, and survivor support.
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Policy analysis and advocacy for AAPI children and familiesConducts policy analysis of legislation, budgets, and administrative procedures to identify gaps and develop recommendations. Advocates for improved policies, funding, and services for Asian Pacific American children and families by engaging elected and appointed officials.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Providing multilingual health resources and community educationProvides access to healthcare-related materials in English and multiple Asian languages through the AAPI Health Resources Hub, including resources on COVID-19, health insurance, healthcare rights, and vaccination. Offers community education to AAPI youth and parents on their rights and responsibilities, including webinars on health and wellness for LGBTQ+ AAPI communities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15.78M
Contributions & grants$15.60M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$234K1%
Other revenue$-52K
expenses
Total expenses$15.88M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$1.95M
Grants paid out$12.31M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.40M
Cash$5.77M
Investments$0
Liabilities$6.72M
Net assets$6.68M
Liquid reserves4.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +32.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Leung | Co-ED | 25 | $120K |
| Anita Gundanna | Co-ED | 25 | $114K |
| Ambrosia Kaui | Grant&Contract Dir | 35 | $105K |
board members · 20
- ABJA MIDHA — Secretary
- ANGELA TOLOSA — Board Member
- ANNESA LAU — Board Member
- ARLENE BROWNSTEIN — Board Member
- ART CHANG — Board Chair
- BILL LINEHAN — Board Member
- CYNTHIA SOLIS YI — Board Member
- DONNA LEE — Gov.Comm. Chair
- EDWARD PAULY — Treasurer
- ERIKA CHOU — Board Member
- FARHAD ASGHAR — Vice Chair
- JAMES RHEE — Board Member
- JESSICA LEE — Board Member
- KANIKA PRIYA SETHI — Board Member
- KELSEY LOUIE — Board Member
- LARRY LEE — Chair Emeritus
- MARGARET CHU — Board Member
- VANESSA LI — Board Member
- VIVIAN YOUNG — Board Member
- YVONNE CHOI — Board Member
relationships · 74
Who they work with
- ADAPT Community Network Partner — Community-based organization listed as a resource contact in New York City
- APAPA Albany Partner — Member organization represented on the AAPI Statewide Advisory Committee
- APAPA Buffalo-Niagara Partner — Member organization represented on the AAPI Statewide Advisory Committee
- ASAP Partner — Collaborates with ASAP, a community-based organization, as indicated by shared programming or co-presented materials.
- AWAKE (Asian Women’s Alliance for Kinship and Equality) Partner — Member organization represented on the AAPI Statewide Advisory Committee
- Adhikaar Partner — Community-based organization listed as a resource contact in New York City
- Apicha Community Health Center Partner — Community-based organization listed as a resource contact in New York City
- Arab-American Family Support Center Partner — Community-based organization listed as a resource contact in New York City
- Asees Foundation Partner — Member organization represented on the AAPI Statewide Advisory Committee
- Asian Arts New York Partner — Member organization represented on the AAPI Statewide Advisory Committee
- Autism Society Habilitation Organization Partner — Community-based organization listed as a resource contact in New York City
- BOOM!Health Partner — Community-based organization listed as a resource contact in New York City
- Bedford-Stuyvesant Family Health Center Partner — Community-based organization listed as a resource contact in New York City
- Buffalo Myanmar Association Partner — Member organization represented on the AAPI Statewide Advisory Committee
- CNY Blessing Box Partner — Member organization represented on the AAPI Statewide Advisory Committee
- Callen-Lorde Community Health Center Partner — Community-based organization listed as a resource contact in New York City
- Care for the Homeless Partner — Community-based organization listed as a resource contact in New York City
- Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans Inc. Partner — Community-based organization listed as a resource contact in New York City
- Charles B. Wang Community Health Center Partner — Community-based organization listed as a resource contact in New York City
- Chinese-American Planning Council Partner — Community-based organization listed as a resource contact in New York City
- Columbia College Partner — Community Partner Sponsor of the Catalyst for Change Awards Gala
- Community Health Center of Richmond Partner — Community-based organization listed as a resource contact in New York City
- Community Healthcare Network Partner — Community-based organization listed as a resource contact in New York City
- Council of Peoples Organization Partner — Community-based organization listed as a resource contact in New York City
- Deaf New American Advocacy Partner — Member organization represented on the AAPI Statewide Advisory Committee
- Director of External Affairs Partner — Collaborates on translating policy recommendations into political strategy and organizational storytelling.
- Dominican Community Center NYC Partner — Community-based organization listed as a resource contact in New York City
- Elmy's Special Services Partner — Community-based organization listed as a resource contact in New York City
- Emerald Isle Immigration Center Partner — Community-based organization listed as a resource contact in New York City
- Fort Greene Strategic Neighborhood Action Partnership Partner — Community-based organization listed as a resource contact in New York City
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Capacity Building for Frontline Organizationsmethodology: capacity-building-for-community-organizationsBy strengthening frontline AAPI community organizations through support for sustainability, cultural competence, and language access, we expand collective impact because resilient local organizations are better equipped to advocate for systemic change.
- Community-Informed Advocacymethodology: community-informed advocacyBy grounding policy and advocacy strategies in direct community input, we produce more equitable and effective outcomes for AAPI children and families because solutions are shaped by lived experience and localized needs.
- Direct Policy Advocacy with Civic Engagementmethodology: policy-advocacyBy directly engaging policymakers and educating AAPI families on legal rights and civic responsibilities, we advance systemic change because informed communities and strategic government engagement create pathways to equitable policies and funding.
- Intersectional and Solidarity-Based Advocacymethodology: intersectional advocacyBy applying an intersectional lens and building solidarity across communities of color, immigrant communities, and other marginalized groups, we amplify advocacy impact because systemic inequities are interconnected and require collective action.
- Youth Leadership Development for Systemic Changemethodology: youth-leadership-developmentBy training young people as community leaders committed to social justice, we strengthen long-term advocacy and community power because youth engagement ensures culturally relevant, sustainable movements.