THE ASIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Asian American Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within the Asian American community. In 2024, it paid a total of $9.1 million across 104 grantees. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; nonprofits interested in 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
Washington, DC
$1.8M
6%
Asian Health Services
Oakland, CA
$1.7M
5%
CHINESE AMERICAN SERVICE LEAGUE INC
CHICAGO, IL
$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.