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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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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · 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
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
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.66%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.84
Program$0.84
84% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Asian American Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 8,121 social services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $19M in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Asian American Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 852050585. 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.

The Asian American Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('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 social services charities in United States is 90/100.

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. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for social services charities in United States. 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 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Asian American Foundation 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 74%). 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.

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: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
84% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
10

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

NO
Norman C•••
Chief Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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19 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

HBO Doc celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander stories - AsAmNews
Jun 2026
asamnews.com
Meet the Umamies, an Asian American pop band making waves in Minneapolis - Sahan Journal
Jun 2026
sahanjournal.com
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month - Department of Energy (.gov)
Jun 2026
www.energy.gov
Asian American Engineer of the Year Award and Conference Announces 2025-2026 Awardees - Morningstar
Jun 2026
www.morningstar.com
A Photovoice Exhibit: Mapping Asian American and Pacific Islander Religions in Southern California - UCI School of Human
Jun 2026
www.humanities.uci.edu
How Asian American politics has changed, and where it stands today - Good Authority
May 2026
goodauthority.org
High Blood Pressure: Essential Information for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Health - www.heart.
May 2026
newsroom.heart.org
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles - AFL-CIO
May 2026
aflcio.org
How to Teach Asian American and Pacific Islander Experiences during World War II - The National WWII Museum | New Orlean
May 2026
www.nationalww2museum.org
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - Fire Department - Los Angeles County (.gov)
May 2026
fire.lacounty.gov
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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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Social Services this charity 15,199
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 62 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2020
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, DC, United States.
What is The Asian American Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Asian American Foundation trustworthy?
The Asian American Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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