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 (continued on schedule o) exploitation,creating a world where all people can heal and thrive.
Key facts about Api Chaya
In short: Api Chaya gave $85K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 91-1674016
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $84,699
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $42,350
- Median grant
- $42,350
- Total assets
- $3,494,680
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
+18.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$85K
+260.4% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
+260.4% YoY
How Api Chaya gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
About Api Chaya
Based on IRS filings
Api Chaya is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 2 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,494,680 | $2,956,313 | $3,253,488 |
| Revenue | $5,605,225 | $4,146,759 | $4,205,033 |
| Expenses | $5,132,497 | $4,511,802 | $3,994,480 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,458 | $2,817 | $55 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
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 filing. 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 filing. Its revenue that year was $5.6M.
What is Api Chaya?
Api Chaya is a nonprofit organization 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.
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