irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0MENTORING PROGRAM: PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAW STUDENTS AND ATTORNEYS TO ENTER INTO MENTORSHIP RELATIONSHIPS TO PROVIDE ADVICE AND GUIDANCE TO HELP MENTEES DEVELOP THEIR CAREER PATHS.
named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Mentoring Program
Facilitates mentorship relationships between law students, attorneys, and experienced legal professionals to support career development.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Legal Education and Career Pipeline Programs 2 activities
- Host legal education events at law schoolsHosts receptions and meetings at law schools, including Brooklyn Law School and New York University Law School, to engage students and promote membership; the 2014 NYU event attracted over 180 attendees and 60 new members.
- Operate mentorship and leadership development programsRuns a mentoring program connecting law students and attorneys for career guidance, supports leadership development through a structured program, and provides career development resources including internship assistance, particularly for Don H. Liu Scholars.
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Legal Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Award law student scholarshipsProvides $15,000 annual financial scholarships to three high-potential Asian American law students through the Don H. Liu Scholars Program, supporting their development for leadership roles in top law firms or Fortune 500 corporations.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Host annual dinner eventsOrganizes and hosts an annual dinner event each year, typically at Cipriani Wall Street in New York, NY, with programming including publications, photography, and guest attendance. For example, the 2014 and 2015 events included published program booklets and special issues of The AABANY Advocate.
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Legal Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
- Host professional speaker seriesOrganizes a speaker series featuring prominent Asian American attorneys to foster professional development and community engagement within the legal field.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Organize volunteer-led committeesConducts its core work through volunteer-led committees that plan and execute programs and operations, enabling broad community participation in the organization’s mission.
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Support advocacy initiativesConducts research and supports lobbying efforts on key legal issues, including redistricting and bias crimes legislation, to advance civil rights and equity for Asian Americans.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$669K
Contributions & grants$529K79%
Program service revenue$65K10%
Investment income$65K10%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$605K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$340K
Grants paid out$10K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.51M
Cash$181K
Investments$2.06M
Liabilities$546K
Net assets$1.96M
Liquid reserves44.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -4.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| YANG CHEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $150K |
| ALICE BIAGINI | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $87K |
board members · 19
- ALYSHA NAIK — MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
- ASHLEY SHAN — VP, PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS
- BENJAMIN HSING — PRESIDENT-ELECT
- DAVID MOU — SECRETARY
- DWIGHT YOO — DIRECTOR
- GIGIO NINAN — DIRECTOR
- GRACE FU — DIRECTOR
- JASMINE BALL — TREASURER
- JEFFREY MOK — VP, PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS
- JENNIFER WU — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH ENG JR — PRESIDENT
- KAREN KIM — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
- KATHERINE LOANZON — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN YAM — DIRECTOR
- LAWRENCE WEE — DIRECTOR
- P BARTLETT WU — DIRECTOR
- VARUNA BHATTACHARYYA — DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
- VISHAL CHANDER — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM HAO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 151
Who they work with
- AALDEF Partner — Engaged AALDEF Program Director Stanley Mark as a speaker at the inaugural reception.
- AALDEF Partner — Organization represented among distinguished guests at the 2011 Annual Dinner.
- AALDEF Partner — Represented at the 2013 Annual Dinner by Lillian Ling and Ivy Suriyopas.
- AALFNY Network — Represented at the 2017 Annual Dinner by Vincent Chang and Sylvia Chin.
- APABA-PA Partner — Represented at the 2013 Annual Dinner by Stella Tsai.
- APALA-NJ Partner — Had representatives from APALA-NJ in attendance at the 2014 Annual Dinner.
- APALA-NJ Partner — Represented at the 2013 Annual Dinner by Paul Yoon.
- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Partner — Served as Silver Sponsor for AABANY's 30th Anniversary Annual Dinner in 2019.
- Alston & Bird LLP Partner — Served as Silver Sponsor for AABANY's 30th Anniversary Annual Dinner in 2019.
- American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey Partner — Organization led by Amol Sinha, Executive Director and distinguished guest.
- Arnold & Porter Partner — Served as Silver Sponsor for AABANY's 30th Anniversary Annual Dinner in 2019.
- Asian American Arts Alliance Partner — Had a representative from the Asian American Arts Alliance in attendance at the 2014 Annual Dinner.
- Asian American Arts Alliance Partner — Represented at the 2013 Annual Dinner by Andrea Louie.
- Asian American Arts Alliance Partner — Represented at the 2017 Annual Dinner by Executive Director Andrea Louie and Board President Hong Qu.
- Asian American Law Fund of New York Partner — Represented by Sylvia Chin at AABANY's 2016 Annual Dinner.
- Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund Partner — Collaborated with or included AALDEF as a participating organization at the 2012 Annual Dinner.
- Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund Partner — Recognized AALDEF with a Public Advocacy Award at the 2014 Annual Dinner.
- Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey Partner — Engaged with APALANJ through representation at the 2012 Annual Dinner.
- Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey Partner — Organization represented by distinguished guest Jack Chan, President-Elect.
- Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey Partner — Represented by Theodore Cheng at AABANY's 2016 Annual Dinner.
- BakerHostetler Partner — Served as Platinum Sponsor for AABANY's 30th Anniversary Annual Dinner in 2019.
- Boies Schiller & Flexner LLP Partner — Served as Silver Sponsor for AABANY's 30th Anniversary Annual Dinner in 2019.
- Brooklyn Bar Association Network — Represented at the 2017 Annual Dinner by President Frank Seddio.
- Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Partner — Gold sponsor of the 2018 Annual Dinner and affiliated with honoree Kathy Hirata Chin.
- Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Partner — Served as Silver Sponsor for AABANY's 30th Anniversary Annual Dinner in 2019.
- Century Development Partner — Served as Corporate Sponsor for AABANY's 30th Anniversary Annual Dinner in 2019.
- Charter Communications Partner — Served as Gold Sponsor for AABANY's 30th Anniversary Annual Dinner in 2019.
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Partner — Recognized with the Law Firm Diversity Award at AABANY's 2016 Annual Dinner.
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Partner — Served as Silver Sponsor for AABANY's 30th Anniversary Annual Dinner in 2019.
- Comptroller John Liu’s office Partner — Government office represented by Sandra Ung among distinguished guests at the 2011 Annual Dinner.
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strategies · 3
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.
- Community Collaboration for Social Justicemethodology: community_collaboration_for_social_justiceBy organizing collaborative efforts among legal professionals and advocacy groups, the organization advances the legal interests of the AAPI community, because collective action amplifies impact and leverages diverse expertise to address systemic inequities.
- Early-Career Leadership Cultivationmethodology: early_career_leadership_cultivationBy identifying and supporting high-potential Asian American law students early in their careers, the organization increases the likelihood of long-term leadership in the legal profession, because early intervention disrupts patterns of underrepresentation and builds leadership identity before systemic barriers take full effect.
- Mentorship-Based Career Developmentmethodology: mentorship_based_career_developmentBy pairing early-career Asian American legal professionals and law students with experienced attorneys in structured mentorship relationships, the organization produces greater career advancement and leadership capacity, because sustained guidance and institutional access help overcome systemic barriers in the legal profession.