National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
- Assets
- $5.3m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 04/1990
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 77-0233358
Organization Overview
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (I03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Asian Pacific American Bar Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $337,000. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 1
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NAPABA ORGANIZES A MULTI-DAY ANNUAL CONVENTION EVERY FALL TO PROVIDE ITS MEMBERS WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. NUMEROUS PANELS AND PLENARY SESSIONS WITH CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION ACCREDITATION ARE OFFERED, IN ADDITION TO SPECIAL PROGRAMMING RELATED TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND THE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN COMMUNITY.
NAPABA PROMOTES DIVERSITY IN THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY BY EDUCATING MEMBERS ABOUT THE NOMINATION AND CONFIRMATION PROCESS AND BY SUPPORTING QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS FOR THE JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS.
NAPABA PROMOTES MEMBER ADVOCACY BY HOSTING A LOBBY DAY TO FACILITATE MEMBER MEETINGS WITH THEIR ELECTED OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS ISSUES OF CONCERN. TOPICS INCLUDED THE PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM AND FUNDING FOR FEDERAL LEGAL AID PROGRAMS. NAPABA ENGAGES IN ADVOCACY ON ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN AND LEGAL COMMUNITY AS DEFINED BY THE MEMBERSHIP. ADVOCACY OCCURS BY REPRESENTING THE VIEWS OF THE MEMBERSHIP AND AFFILIATED BAR ASSOCIATIONS BEFORE CONGRESS, THE ADMINISTRATION, AND THE COURTS. REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED ADVOCATING ON BEHALF OF ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN ADOPTEES; SUBMITTING COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO A NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE MAKING ON THE 2020 CENSUS; AND SUBMITTING AMICUS BRIEFS ON THE "TRAVEL BAN/MUSLIM BAN" EXECUTIVE ORDERS. NAPABA PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR LOCAL AFFILIATED BAR ASSOCIATIONS TO PROVIDE PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES AND VOTER PROTECTION, THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
NAPABA HAS ENGAGED IN VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMMATIC AREAS TO SUPPORT ITS MEMBERS AND THE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN COMMUNITY. NAPABA FOCUSES EFFORTS ON THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH A PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS PROJECT TO HELP MEMBERS WHO ARE SEEKING POSITIONS IN GOVERNMENT AS WELL AS INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT MEMBERS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND EFFORTS TO CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND NEW LAWYERS. NAPABA MAINTAINS PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER NATIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS WITH OTHER NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATIONS TO ENGAGE IN ADVOCACY. NAPABA CONTINUES ITS OWN ADVOCACY ON ISSUES AFFECTING THE LEGAL AND ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN COMMUNITIES IN AREAS INCLUDING DIVERSITY, RACIAL PROFILING, HATE CRIMES, AND EQUALITY FOR ALL. NAPABA SUPPORTS PRO BONO AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS INCLUDING A PARTNERSHIP WITH A NONPROFIT LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON PROVIDING REPRESENTATION TO UNACCOMPANIED MINORS FACING THE TREAT OF DEPORTATION FROM THE UNITED STATES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Priya Purandare Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $178,885 |
Jill Werner Interim Ed (6/21 - 9/6) | Officer | 25 | $25,000 |
Ab Cruz III President Until 10/31, Immediate Past President As | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Sidney Kanazawa President-Elect Until 10/31, President As Of 11/01 | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sandra Leung President-Elect As Of 11/01 | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Judy M Lam Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $116,833 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $262,634 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,003,803 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $16,500 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,383,270 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,294,569 |
| Investment income | $48,724 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $31,993 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,773,968 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $70,625 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $28,392 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $216,638 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $492,084 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,499 |
| Other employee benefits | $94,361 |
| Payroll taxes | $56,324 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $302 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $55,932 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $123,900 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,826 |
| Fees for services: Other | $76,469 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,481 |
| Office expenses | $42,349 |
| Information technology | $21,426 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $96,837 |
| Travel | $15,172 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $657,970 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,683 |
| Insurance | $6,008 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,089,172 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,194,130 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,157,782 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $296,127 |
| 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 | $37,738 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,339 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,457,782 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $87,647 |
| Total assets | $5,259,545 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $530,944 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $131,202 |
| 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 | $13,452 |
| Total liabilities | $675,598 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,333,947 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $250,000 |
| 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 | $5,259,545 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association has awarded $60,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE NLF PARTNERS AND IN-HOUSE COUNSEL COMMUNITY LAW FELLOWSHIP | $50,000 |
Fayetteville, GA PURPOSE: DONATION TO AAPI CRIME VICTIMS & EDUCATION FUND. | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that National Asian Pacific American Bar Association has recieved totaling $380,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Open Society Policy Center Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT POLICY ADVOCACY | $250,000 |
Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum Oakland, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH EDUCATION | $60,000 |
Asian American Equal Opportunity Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $15,000 |
Weil Gots Hal & Manges Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FELLOWSHIPS | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Immigration Lawyers Association Washington, DC | $35,415,252 | $13,567,003 |
National Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers Inc Washington, DC | $10,321,957 | $8,784,105 |
Public Justice Foundation Washington, DC | $17,587,243 | $9,549,497 |
Association Of Corporate Counsel Washington, DC | $9,585,774 | $6,892,301 |
National Sheriffs Association Alexandria, VA | $2,506,645 | $6,054,968 |
National Court Reporters Assn Reston, VA | $9,901,369 | $5,357,808 |
National Association Of College And University Attorneys Washington, DC | $12,444,017 | $5,234,478 |
Commission On Accreditation For Law Enforcement Agencies Inc Gainesville, VA | $11,972,321 | $4,641,271 |
American Tort Reform Association Washington, DC | $2,998,842 | $4,616,837 |
Maryland State Bar Association Inc Baltimore, MD | $4,957,157 | $4,827,194 |
In Our Own Voice National Black Womens Reproductive Justice Agenda Washington, DC | $6,594,157 | $7,773,752 |
Ata Litigation Center Washington, DC | $146,772 | $996,998 |