THE ASIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
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The Asian American Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in California, New York, and Washington, D.C. With a total of $9.1 million in grants paid to 104 grantees in 2024, the foundation engages in a relationship-based funding approach and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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.
Cause Areas
1
Ethnic and racial minority rights
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE - AAJC INC
$1.8M
6%
ASIAN HEALTH SERVICES
$1.7M
5%
CHINESE AMERICAN SERVICE LEAGUE INC
$1.6M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
68
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ASIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION?
No. THE ASIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ASIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION give?
THE ASIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE ASIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ASIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ASIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ASIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $9.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ASIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ASIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE - AAJC INC, ASIAN HEALTH SERVICES, and CHINESE AMERICAN SERVICE LEAGUE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ASIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION?
THE ASIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.