Asia Foundation

Organization Overview

Asia Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1952. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Asia Foundation employed 154 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Asia Foundation 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 09/2021, Asia Foundation generated $96.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $97.5m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Asia Foundation has awarded 38 individual grants totaling $3,082,280. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ASIA FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

GOVERNANCE AND LAW - INFORMED BY SIX DECADES OF EXPERIENCE AND DEEP LOCAL EXPERTISE, THE ASIA FOUNDATION'S GOVERNANCE PROGRAM SUPPORTS ASIAN INITIATIVES TO BUILD MORE EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIVE GOVERNANCE, ACCESSIBLE JUSTICE MECHANISMS, A VIBRANT CIVIL SOCIETY, AND AN INFORMED AND ENGAGED CITIZENRY. WE ARE A LONGSTANDING PARTNER OF BOTH GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY IN ASIA, SUPPORTING INITIATIVES TO BUILD MORE EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIVE GOVERNANCE THAT EXPANDS JUSTICE, ACCELERATES SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND PROMOTES PEACE AND SECURITY. THE FOUNDATION PROMOTES GOOD GOVERNANCE AND REFORM AT ALL LEVELS THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT COUNTER CORRUPTION, SUPPORT PARLIAMENTARY AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND FOSTER AN ACTIVE CIVIL SOCIETY SECTOR.


WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM - FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS, THE ASIA FOUNDATION HAS EMPOWERED WOMEN AND GIRLS ACROSS THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION. THROUGH OUR WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM, WE HAVE TRANSFORMED THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON THREE KEY AREAS: EXPANDING WOMEN'S ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, INCREASING WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND SECURITY, AND ADVANCING WOMEN'S POLITICAL PARTICIPATION. THE WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM ALSO PURSUES AN INTEGRATED APPROACH THAT PROMOTES GENDER EQUALITY ACROSS ALL FOUNDATION PROGRAMS.


THE ASIA FOUNDATION'S INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS/REGIONAL COOPERATION PROGRAM WORKS TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONS AMONG ASIAN NATIONS AND THEIR PEOPLE TO FOSTER A PEACEFUL, JUST AND THRIVING ASIA. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ASIAN INITIATIVES TO FOSTER INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND BROADEN ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN. WE WORK AT ALL LEVELS, FROM LOCAL TO REGIONAL, TO EXPAND INVESTMENT AND TRADE, STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS AMONG GOVERNMENTS, PRIVATE ENTERPRISE, AND CIVIL SOCIETY TO PROMOTE BROAD-BASED, SUSTAINABLE GROWTH; AND IMPROVE THE SUPPORTIVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT.


BOOKS FOR ASIA PUTS BRAND-NEW BOOKS AND DIGITAL CONTENT INTO THE HANDS OF STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND LEADERS IN 20 COUNTRIES TO INCREASE THEIR ACCESS TO VALUABLE INFORMATION. THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND BOOK DONATIONS, WE INFUSE STUDENTS WITH A LOVE OF READING ESSENTIAL FOR LITERACY; BUILD KNOWLEDGE IN THE BUSINESS, LEGAL, AND SCIENCE PROFESSIONS; SHARPEN VOCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ABILITY; AND ENHANCE LANGUAGE SKILLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY. OUR DIGITAL INITIATIVE - LET'S READ - CREATES, TRANSLATES, AND DELIVERS EDUCATIONAL CONTENT TO CHILDREN ANY TIME, ANY PLACE, IN LANGUAGES THEY USE AT HOME AND SCHOOL, DRAMATICALLY IMPROVING ACCESS. WHILE PRINT REMAINS AN EFFECTIVE MEANS OF DELIVERING INFORMATION IN MANY PARTS OF THE DEVELOPING WORLD, E-BOOKS ARE FAST BECOMING A COST-EFFECTIVE, SCALABLE MODEL GIVEN MOBILE TECHNOLOGY'S INCREASING AFFORDABILITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
David D Arnold
CEO And President
$514,095
Suzanne E Siskel
Evp, COO
$313,116
Kenneth M Krug
Vp, Finance & CFO
$299,459
Jaime Faustino
Project Manager
$291,974
Thomas Parks IV
Country Representative
$281,271
Nancy Yuan
Sr. Vp, Washington Dc
$269,927

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Prologis Targeted
Logistics
$238,305
Deltek Systems Inc
It
$206,905
G2 Insurance Services Llc
Insurance
$226,711
Centered Networks
It
$205,251
Clark Nuber
Accounting & Tax
$163,011
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$570,115
Related organizations$2,998
Government grants $87,471,909
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,908,371
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,531,868
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$95,953,393
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $381,643
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$16,175
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $6,341
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$20,842
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $96,548,436

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Asia Foundation has awarded $1,156,264 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CARNEGIE MIDDLE EAST CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: GOVERNANCE AND LAW

$706,721

THE HENRY L STIMSON CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

$362,092

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GOVERNANCE AND LAW

$37,446

NATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIC INNOVATION INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GOVERNANCE AND LAW

$25,005

ASIAN ART MUSEUM FOUNDATION OF SAN FRANCISCO

Org PageRecipient Profile

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: GOVERNANCE AND LAW

$25,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 34 grants that Asia Foundation has recieved totaling $6,877,643.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Tides Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

$1,125,000
David And Lucile Packard Foundation

Los Altos, CA

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE

$1,000,000
Henry Luce Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: LUCE SCHOLARS PROGRAM (FY23)

$800,000
Climateworks Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT

$673,800
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS

$516,570
Climate Imperative Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CARBON PEAKING AND CARBON NEUTRALITY TARGETS IN CHINA

$400,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$4,753,000
Earnings$471,000
Net Contributions$721,000
Grants$133,000
Ending Balance$5,812,000

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Asia Foundation
San Francisco, CA
$96,548,436
Thousand Currents
San Francisco, CA
$15,204,408
Medical Teams International
Tigard, OR
$57,004,022
Living Goods
Oakland, CA
$27,387,443
Transfair Usa
Oakland, CA
$24,006,067
Hope Worldwide Ltd
San Diego, CA
$19,582,305
World Emergency Relief
San Dimas, CA
$17,740,144
Rippleworks Inc
Redwood City, CA
$34,942,704
Project Concern International
San Diego, CA
$12,210,235
Muso Inc
San Francisco, CA
$28,737,104
Surgical Eye Expeditions International Inc
Santa Barbara, CA
$8,599,014
Volunteers For Interamerican Development Assistance
Berkeley, CA
$11,297,919

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