Apano Communities United Fund
APANO Communities United Fund (CUF), also known as the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1996, APANO unites Asians and Pacific Islanders to build power, develop leaders, and advance equity through organizing, advocacy, community development, and cultural work. The organization employs approximately 27 staff members and maintains an active presence across the Portland metropolitan area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.6M
+15.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$260K
-67.4% YoY
Grant Count
16
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-59.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
APANO's mission centers on uniting Asian and Pacific Islander communities to build power, develop leaders, and advance equity. The organization operates across multiple program areas:
- Policy Advocacy and Civic Engagement — Including voter education, registration, and community organizing around priority policy issues
- Housing and Basic Needs Services — Supporting community members with essential resources
- Workforce Development — Building economic opportunity and skills training
- Youth Programs — Developing emerging leaders within Asian and Pacific Islander communities
- Cultural Work — Advancing cultural identity and community connection
The organization also operates Apano Action Fund, a 501(c)(4) subordinate organization focused on voter engagement and legislative advocacy.
Grantmaking
APANO Communities United Fund functions as both a community organizing nonprofit and a grantmaker. As a funder, the organization has distributed grants to support other organizations' work:
Average Grant
amount:** $6,413–$373,909
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
APANO's work is primarily concentrated in Oregon and Washington, with a particular focus on the Portland metropolitan area and surrounding regions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total assets (2024): $9,567,323
- Total giving (2024): $354,486
- Staff size: 27 employees (representing 11.8% year-over-year growth)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,567,323 | $8,311,154 | $5,249,465 |
| Revenue | $5,790,003 | $6,346,002 | $4,758,210 |
| Expenses | $4,074,937 | $4,397,107 | $4,221,812 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,679 | $5,999 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key leadership includes:
- Amy Powers — Co-Executive Director
- Todd Struble — Community Development Director
- Duncan Hwang — Community Development Director
- Elora Arding — HR Operations Director
- Megumi M — Development Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIVA BENNETT | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| DESIREEEDEN OCAMPO | VICE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| JACKIE LIANG | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| SAYER JONES | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| CLEO TUNG MPHIL | INTERIM CHAIR | 5 | — |
| NHI NGUYEN | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| JENNIFER CHANG | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| YAEJOON KWON PHD | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| KIMBERLY LEPIN | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 39 | $102,098 |
| AMY POWERS | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $102,098 |
| JASON BURTON | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 39 | $92,610 |
| ALLISON YEE | CO-EXEC DIR. JULY-DEC 2023 | 39 | $93,381 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
APANO's recent work includes legislative advocacy through the child care for Oregon coalition, which achieved wins on affordability, access, and workforce development. The organization also operates a sex worker affirming advocates program with a steering committee of current and former sex workers, and has led research on decriminalizing sex work in Oregon. Additionally, APANO has been involved in small business grant distribution and community selection processes for local economic development initiatives.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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