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The Asian American Foundation

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 …

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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About The Asian American Foundation

The Asian American Foundation builds safety, belonging, and prosperity for the 24 million Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders across the country. Join our movement.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
R22
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services · NTEE R22

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.66%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Asian American Foundation is a registered social services nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 852050585. 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 social services charities in United States. The organization reports $19M in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Asian American Foundation 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 social services charities in United States is 89/100.

The Asian American Foundation is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Asian American Foundation has $19M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Asian American Foundation is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $19M in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Asian American Foundation. 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.

The Asian American Foundation 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. Visit the The Asian American Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Asian American Foundation builds safety, belonging, and prosperity for the 24 million Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders across the country. Join our movement. The Asian American Foundation is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among social services charities registered in United States: The Asian American Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $19M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to The Asian American Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Asian American Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 852050585, 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
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

NO
Norman Chen
Chief Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

AU
Audrey Y•••••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
BE
Bernadette C•••
Director
EU
Eugena O•
REGIONAL DIRECTOR, GREATER NEW YORK CITY AREA
GE
Georgette B•••••••
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
IS
Isabel K••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
JE
Jerry Y•••
Director
JO
Joe T•••
Director
JO
Jonathan G•••••••••
Director
JO
Joseph B••
Director
JO
Joy M••
HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING
LI
Li L•
CHAIRMAN
NO
Norman C•••
CEO AND DIRECTOR
PE
Peng Z•••
Director & TREASURER
PR
Prisca B••
CHIEF PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER
RO
Rohit P•••
HEAD OF PEOPLE, TALENT AND CULTURE
SH
Sheila M••••••
Director
SO
Sonal S•••
Director & PRESIDENT
SR
Sruthi C•••••••••••••
Director
TE
Terry P•••
EDUCATION AND NARRATIVE CHANGE PROGRAM OFFICER
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Simsbury High School pioneers Asian-American studies course amid statewide mandate for AAPI history - fox61.com
May 2026
www.fox61.com
Prosecutors say they've made progress on burglary ring targeting Asian Americans in Eugene - NPR for Oregonians
May 2026
www.klcc.org
Sikhs of America USA honors community leaders at Vaisakhi Gala - AsAmNews
May 2026
asamnews.com
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: Malia Aperto - AFL-CIO
May 2026
aflcio.org
Asian American groups call for $5M in state funding - New Jersey Monitor
May 2026
newjerseymonitor.com
City of Salem to host Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Flag Raising Ceremony - Salem, MA (.gov)
May 2026
www.salemma.gov
A Woman's Experience With US Teachers Being Racist Against Her When She Was Only 5 Years Old Is Going Viral - BuzzFeed
May 2026
www.buzzfeed.com
Honolulu Hale, Blaisdell to be illuminated gold in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Herita
May 2026
www.honolulu.gov
Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage celebrated at The Westmoreland - TribLIVE.com
May 2026
triblive.com
UCLA just launched a massive AAPI textbook for the TikTok generation. And it's free - LAist
May 2026
laist.com
Form filed
$18.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$16.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$16.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$100.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Asian American Foundation This page 79 $18.9 million -
Carenet 89 $10.7 million 1%
New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation 89 $23.3 million -
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc 89 $40.0 million -
Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif 89 $15.3 million 0%

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 - 62 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Asian American Foundation

What is The Asian American Foundation?
The Asian American Foundation is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. The Asian American Foundation builds safety, belonging, and prosperity for the 24 million Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders across the country. Join our movement.
When was The Asian American Foundation founded?
The Asian American Foundation was founded in 2020.
Who leads The Asian American Foundation?
Norman Chen serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Where is The Asian American Foundation located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is The Asian American Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Asian American Foundation trustworthy?
The Asian American Foundation 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 The Asian American Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 852050585.
What is The Asian American Foundation's website?
http://www.taaf.org