Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc
- Assets
- $961.3k
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 62
- Location
- Norcross, GA
- Founding
- 02/2020
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 83-1198242
Organization Overview
Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc is located in Norcross, GA. The organization was established in 2020. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc employed 62 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ASIAN AMERICAN ADVOCACY FUNDS MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR THE CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF ASIAN AMERICANS, PACIFIC ISLANDERS, AND NATIVE HAWAIIANS IN GA THROUGH A COMBINATION OF POLICY ADVOCACY AND BY SUPPORTING CANDIDATES WHO ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT SUPPORT OUR VALUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NONPARTISAN VOTER EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT - WE CONDUCTED A SERIES OF PHONEBANKING, DOOR KNOCKING, AND PAID MEDIA CAMPAIGNS TO HELP EDUCATE VOTERS AHEAD OF KEY ELECTIONS. THESE PROGRAMS WERE NONPARTISAN IN NATURE, AND HELPED TO NAVIGATE THE NEW VOTING LAWS AFTER SB 202 WAS PASSED IN GEORGIA.
EXPANDED OUR LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY PROGRAM - WE ENGAGED IN ADVOCACY AT THE STATE LEVEL AROUND KEY VOTING RIGHTS AND IMMIGRANT RIGHTS LEGISLATION, WHILE ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO GET INVOLVED IN ADVOCACY EFFORTS.
EXPANDED OUR COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM- WE BUILT AND SUSTAINED YEAR-ROUND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND BASE BUILDING EFFORTS, REACHING AAPI COMMUNITIES NOT ONLY WIDELY BUT ALSO DEEPLY. SOME NEWLY INTRODUCED PROGRAMMING THIS CYCLE INCLUDED OUR VISIBILITY AND POP-UP PARTY EVENTS. THROUGHOUT 2022, WE HOSTED OVER 60 EVENTS WHICH DREW MORE THAN 1,900 ATTENDEES. THESE EVENTS SERVED TO CREATE ORGANIC OPPORTUNITIES IN AAPI DENSE COMMUNITY CENTERS FOR OUR BASE TO JOIN IN A FUSION OF AAPI CULTURAL COMPONENTS (TO CREATE SOLIDARITY ACROSS THE COMMUNITY), WHILE UPLIFTING EDUCATION ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF VOTING AND DEFINING WHAT WAS AT STAKE POLITICALLY. MANY FOLKS NOTED THAT THEY HAD NEVER SEEN AN EVENT LIKE THIS, AND ENJOYED THE FUSION OF CULTURAL COMPONENTS, FOOD, AND DANCE WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Aisha Yaqoob Ceoexec Director | Officer | 40 | $109,064 |
Jill Wu Treasurer | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Shahrukh Arif Board Chair | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Christie Sithiphone Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Aamir Kazi Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Andrew Leba Secretary | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,936,560 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,936,560 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,938,558 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $300,400 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $109,064 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $109,064 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $881,854 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $75,599 |
| Payroll taxes | $70,215 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $100,296 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,029 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $3,512 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $97,757 |
| Advertising and promotion | $292,031 |
| Office expenses | $185,397 |
| Information technology | $111,092 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $163,799 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,924 |
| Insurance | $4,499 |
| All other expenses | $39,073 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,448,409 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $760,691 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $68,797 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,218 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $108,567 |
| Total assets | $961,273 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,170 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $139,651 |
| Total liabilities | $140,821 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $820,452 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $961,273 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc has awarded $330,200 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ASIAN AMERICAN ADVOCACY FUND PAC | | | $205,000 |
ASIAN AMERICAN ADVOCACY FUND IC | | | $100,000 |
AMERICA VOTES ACTION FUND | | | $25,200 |