American Indonesian Cultural and
The American-Indonesian Cultural & Educational Foundation, Inc. (AICEF) is a New York City-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1971, that supports cultural and educational ties between the United States and Indonesia. Its IRS filing type is a private foundation.
American Indonesian Cultural and at a glance
In short: American Indonesian Cultural and gave $91K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 65% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $91,454
- -17.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -35.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,573
- +27.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $991,501
- -2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (13 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Indonesian Cultural and
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
AICEF’s 2024 filing says the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing describes an application form available on request and calls for the latest grade transcripts and letters of recommendation; it limits awards to Indonesian citizens with genuine financial need and superior academic records studying in the United States, preferably at graduate level. Separately, the foundation’s website provides an online application process for cultural grants. Its cultural grant instructions request resumes for supported artists or performers, two recommendation letters from people outside the applicant organization, and a full project budget showing the requested amount and its purpose. The website also says applicants should be based in the United States and that recipients are not-for-profit organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation’s website lists May 1, 2027, for cultural grant applications and says applications may be reviewed on an ad hoc basis at the board’s discretion. The 2024 filing gives May 15 for the following September–August school year.
- Deadline
- The foundation’s website lists May 1, 2027, for cultural grant applications and says applications may be reviewed on…
- Contact
Application contact: American Indonesian Cultural And Ed
Mailing address: 521 Fifth Ave Suite 1700, New York, NY 10175
Phone: (212) 972-1100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from American Indonesian Cultural and
Who American Indonesian Cultural and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harjito Concerts ($30K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 117 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AICEF is based in New York City. Its website says the emphasis for cultural grants is on activities in the United States. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York.
The overseas research grant program supports eligible Indonesian students enrolled in U.S. doctoral programs whose dissertation research takes place in Indonesia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is American Indonesian Cultural and open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 20 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2020) to $113K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harjito Concerts New York, NY | Cultural Grant | $30,343 |
| Wesleyan University New York, NY | Cultural Grant | $13,250 |
| Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival New York, NY | Cultural Grant | $7,493 |
| Emory Gamelan Ensemble New York, NY | Cultural Grant | $5,000 |
| Wow Festival 2024 New York, NY | Cultural Grant | $4,311 |
| Katonah Village Library New York, NY | Cultural Grant | $3,000 |
| Karolus Wangi New York, NY | Higher Education | $3,000 |
| Areispine Miraviori New York, NY | Higher Education | $3,000 |
| EKO Sumaryanto New York, NY | Higher Education | $3,000 |
| Jason Sriwijaya New York, NY | Higher Education | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $991,501 | $110,722 | $131,186 | $91,454 | 20 | $116,714 | $74,945 |
| 2023 | $1,011,908 | $92,112 | $159,000 | $110,861 | 31 | $136,356 | $56,467 |
| 2022 | $1,078,796 | $115,927 | $153,158 | $113,264 | 33 | $137,139 | $101,222 |
| 2021 | $1,116,027 | $68,828 | $101,599 | $65,421 | 23 | $85,195 | $52,424 |
| 2020 | $1,148,798 | $69,826 | $70,303 | $32,700 | 10 | — | $13,104 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AICEF’s stated mission is to foster closer cultural and educational ties between the people of the United States and Indonesia. It says it has supported Indonesian students pursuing advanced degrees in the United States and supports performances, exhibitions, films, and symposiums that foster understanding of Indonesia in the United States.
The foundation’s cultural grant materials describe support for projects in the performing, visual, and literary arts that further cultural ties and appeal to broad audiences, with an emphasis on activities in the United States. The website says cultural grant applicants should be based in the United States, demonstrate artistic or academic expertise, and present a program or performance open to the public at a reasonable fee. Its overseas research grants support Indonesian PhD students enrolled at U.S. colleges or universities for dissertation research in Indonesia.
In 2024, the Katonah Village Library received a grant. The library describes itself as a community resource providing access to information and supporting reading, exploration, and engagement with the arts, sciences, and humanities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, AICEF reported 20 grants totaling $91,454. The grant amounts ranged from $200 to $30,343, with a median of $3,000. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
The largest reported 2024 grants included $30,343 to Harjito Concerts, $13,250 to Wesleyan University, $7,493 to Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival, $5,000 to Emory Gamelan Ensemble, and $4,311 to WOW Festival 2024. These grants were listed for cultural purposes. Katonah Village Library received $3,000, also for a cultural grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wayne J. Forrest as chairman of the board, Elizabeth S. Lapadula as president, Dr. Diane Rahardja as secretary/treasurer, and Popy Rufa’idah and Mr. Andyan Rahardja as directors.
American Indonesian Cultural and is led by Elizabeth S. Lapadula Esq., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth S. Lapadula Esq.
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne J. Forrest
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andyan Rahardja
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Popy Rufaidah
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Rahardja
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Indonesian Cultural and
How much does American Indonesian Cultural and give each year?
American Indonesian Cultural and gave $91K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $111K across 31 grants.
What is American Indonesian Cultural and's typical grant size?
American Indonesian Cultural and's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,573, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Indonesian Cultural and that year got $5K on average.
Where does American Indonesian Cultural and give grants?
American Indonesian Cultural and gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (20 grants).
Does American Indonesian Cultural and give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on American Indonesian Cultural and's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cultural Grant" (11 grants) and "Higher Education" (9 grants).
Who are American Indonesian Cultural and's largest grantees?
American Indonesian Cultural and's largest 2024 grantees include Harjito Concerts ($30,343), Wesleyan University ($13,250) and Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival ($7,493), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Indonesian Cultural and?
American Indonesian Cultural and reported $992K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $111K.
What does American Indonesian Cultural and fund?
AICEF’s stated mission is to foster closer cultural and educational ties between the people of the United States and Indonesia. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Indonesian Cultural and?
AICEF’s 2024 filing says the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is American Indonesian Cultural and's EIN?
American Indonesian Cultural and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7055841. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does American Indonesian Cultural and accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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