API Chaya
API Chaya empowers survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking to gain safety, connection, and wellness. We build power by educating and mobilizing south asian, asian, pacific islander, and all immigrant communities to end exploitation,creating a world where all people can heal and thrive.
API Chaya at a glance
In short: API Chaya gave $85K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $84,699
- +260.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,350
- +260.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $42,350
- Total assets
- $3,494,680
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who API Chaya funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was White Center Community Development Association ($45K). Together the top 2 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How API Chaya gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $154K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $85K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White Center Community Development Association Seattle, WA | Serve the Vietnamese Community | $44,699 |
| Multi Communities Seattle, WA | Outreach and Prevention Training | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,494,680 | $5,605,225 | $5,132,497 | $84,699 | 2 | $6,458 |
| 2023 | $2,956,313 | $4,146,759 | $4,511,802 | $23,500 | 2 | $2,817 |
| 2022 | $3,253,488 | $4,205,033 | $3,994,480 | $25,000 | 1 | $55 |
| 2021 | $3,034,278 | $5,374,720 | $4,047,037 | $154,211 | 1 | $1,472 |
| 2020 | $2,168,187 | $3,687,817 | $3,400,127 | $5,500 | Total only | $1,061 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About API Chaya
Based on IRS filings
API Chaya is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
API Chaya is led by Srilata Remala, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Srilata Remala
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katrina Pestano
Executive Co-Director
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$75K (2021) → $101K (2024)
Priya Rai
Executive Co-Director
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$88K (2021) → $110K (2024)
Lorri Alfonsi
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zahra Lutfeali
Board Member
Board Chair Elect → Chair, 2023
Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelby Iwatani
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Dave
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Chung
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neeraj Mathur
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Chow
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nafeesa Kassim
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tejal Angolkar
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thao Phan
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Nitika Arora (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tarul Kode (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kiyomi Fujikawa (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Monica Cary (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tarul Tripathi (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Valli Kalei Kahuna (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Shelby Cramer (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Rice (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Joanne Alcantara (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Rani Kotha (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sharonyka Kumar (2020) — Outgoing Chair
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $110K, to Priya RAI (Executive Co-Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about API Chaya
How much does API Chaya give each year?
API Chaya gave $85K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $24K across 2 grants.
How large is API Chaya?
API Chaya reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.6M.
What is API Chaya?
API Chaya is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does API Chaya operate?
API Chaya has awarded grants in California, Washington.
What is API Chaya's EIN?
API Chaya's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1674016. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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