Asian Americans Advancing Justice -Aajc Inc
- Assets
- $43.6m
- Revenue
- $13.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 45
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 09/1991
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 13-3619000
Organization Overview
Asian Americans Advancing Justice -Aajc Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Asian Americans Advancing Justice -Aajc Inc employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Asian Americans Advancing Justice -Aajc Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Asian Americans Advancing Justice -Aajc Inc generated $13.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.5% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Asian Americans Advancing Justice -Aajc Inc has awarded 171 individual grants totaling $17,183,888. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANTI-ASIAN VIOLENCE AND RACE RELATIONS: ADDRESSING HATE AND DISCRIMINATION HAS BEEN CENTRAL TO AAJC'S WORK SINCE THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED 30 YEARS AGO. THROUGH OUR ANTI-HATE WORK, AAJC STRIVES TO ENSURE THAT THE CIVIL RIGHTS AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF ASIAN AMERICANS ARE PROTECTED. AAJC WORKS TO ADVANCE LAWS AND POLICIES THAT ADDRESS ANTI-ASIAN HATE, INCLUDING IMPROVEMENTS TO HATE CRIMES LAWS AND GOVERNMENT DATA COLLECTION, AND ADVOCATING FOR INCREASED RESOURCES TO RESPOND TO HATE CRIMES AND HATE INCIDENTS AND TO BUILD COMMUNITY SAFETY. AAJC WORKS WITH POLICY MAKERS ON THE HILL, IN THE WHITE HOUSE, AND IN EXECUTIVE AGENCIES; WITH CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCATES, INCLUDING THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS HATE CRIMES TASK FORCE; COMMUNITY LEADERS, INCLUDING OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS NETWORK OF OVER 250 AAPI-SERVING COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS; AND THE MEDIA TO ADDRESS ANTI-ASIAN RACISM AND XENOPHOBIA. AAJC ALSO HAS ESTABLISHED RESOURCES FOR RESPONDING TO ANTI-ASIAN HATE, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF BYSTANDER INTERVENTION TRAINING NATIONWIDE.AAJC WORKS TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY FOR THE NATION'S DIVERSE ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES AND EXPAND ACCESS TO AND INCLUSION OF THE HISTORY OF ASIAN AMERICANS IN K-12 EDUCATION NATIONWIDE. AAJC ALSO WORKS WITH STATE AND LOCAL PARTNERS, CONVENING, SHARING RESOURCES, AND BUILDING CAPACITY TO ADVOCATE FOR ASIAN AMERICAN HISTORY TO BE INCLUDED IN K-12 CURRICULUM.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: CREATED TO BUILD THE CAPACITY AND LEADERSHIP OF ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES, AAJC WORKS HAND-IN-HAND WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO CONDUCT WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS ON VARIOUS ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL PARTNERS. THE COMMUNITY PARTNERS NETWORK, WHICH HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE OVER 250 COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN 37 STATES AND WASHINGTON, DC, PROVIDES A CRITICAL LINK ALLOWING AAJC TO TARGET UNDERSERVED ASIAN AMERICAN POPULATIONS.
TECH/TELECOMMS AND MEDIA: AAJC WORKS TO ENSURE THAT THE PRINCIPLES OF OPPORTUNITY, FAIRNESS, AND EQUITY ARE PROTECTED ON-LINE. IT DOES SO BY ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES THAT ENSURE THAT THE ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY HAS NONDISCRIMINATORY ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY, AND THAT TECHNOLOGY WILL NOT BE USED IN A WAY THAT WILL HARM THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, AAJC ADVOCATES FOR THE FAIR AND EQUAL REPRESENTATION OF ASIAN AMERICANS BOTH IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND THE CAMERA. THROUGH AAJC'S MIS-DIS INFORMATION PROJECT, AAJC PROMOTES MEDIA AND DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS THROUGH COMMUNITY TRAININGS, PROVIDES TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND ADVOCATES FOR POLICIES AND PROCESSES THAT CAN EFFECTIVELY REDUCE HARMFUL CONTENT TARGETING THE ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kim Tran Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gina Shishima Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Mar Weidman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Fordham Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Javade Chaudhri Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Habib Enayetullah Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Barreto Segura Research Partners Llc Research Services | 12/30/22 | $205,500 |
Abercrombie & Associates Llc Accounting | 12/30/22 | $158,820 |
Patricia Lee Project Consulting | 12/30/22 | $140,000 |
Stewart Kwoh Project Consulting | 12/30/22 | $140,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $622,169 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,945,199 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $44,278 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,567,368 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $40,000 |
| Investment income | $1,218,363 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$35,737 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$54,309 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $13,736,910 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,868,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $49,100 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $509,569 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $188,364 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,693,101 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $104,038 |
| Other employee benefits | $315,364 |
| Payroll taxes | $320,502 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $101,997 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $208,704 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,889 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,094,984 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $110,846 |
| Information technology | $40,941 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $375,136 |
| Travel | $77,293 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $304,631 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,887 |
| Insurance | $21,708 |
| All other expenses | $2,021 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,455,739 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,672,713 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,069,510 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,865,604 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $136,058 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,534 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $17,033,069 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $826,059 |
| Total assets | $43,608,547 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $364,047 |
| Grants payable | $960,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $963,113 |
| Total liabilities | $2,287,160 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,484,558 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $19,836,829 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $43,608,547 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Asian Americans Advancing Justice -Aajc Inc has awarded $1,847,450 in support to 23 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACRS PURPOSE: TECH/TELECOMMS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS | $80,450 |
APIAVOTE-MICHIGAN PURPOSE: TECH/TELECOMMS | $84,500 |
AAPI MONTCLAIR INC PURPOSE: ANTI-ASIAN VIOLENCE & COMMUNITY PARTNERS | $150,300 |
AK PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GP PURPOSE: VOTING RIGHTS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS | $80,150 |
ASIAN AMERICAN LEAD PURPOSE: ANTI-ASIAN VIOLENCE,TECH TELECOMMS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS | $30,650 |
ASIAN AMERICAN VOICES FOR EDUCATION INC PURPOSE: ANTI-ASIAN VIOLENCE | $100,000 |