Asian American Advertising Federation Inc
The Asian American Advertising Federation was established in February 1999 under the name Association of Asian American Advertising Agencies, and is made up of Asian American advertising agency principals, media, advertisers, and strategic partners.
Asian American Advertising Federation Inc at a glance
In short: Asian American Advertising Federation Inc gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $20,000
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,150,673
- +5536.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Asian American Advertising Federation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Asian American Advertising Foundation Inc ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asian American Advertising Foundation Inc Los Angeles, CA | — | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,150,673 | $1,439,574 | $309,315 | $20,000 | 1 | $63 |
| 2024 | $20,414 | $234,450 | $227,656 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $13,620 | $243,488 | $267,974 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $38,106 | $140,333 | $132,021 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $29,794 | $127,470 | $116,267 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $18,591 | $80,623 | $65,755 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $3,723 | $242,424 | $384,567 | — | — | $6 |
About Asian American Advertising Federation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Asian American Advertising Federation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $63.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Asian American Advertising Federation Inc's 2025 filing lists 17 officers; none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cherly Lee Intertrend
Board Member
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Mathews Isa
Board Member
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Sakaya Crossings Tv
Board Member
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daphne Kwok Aarp
Board Member
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Chang Tdwco
Board Member
Board Menber → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Lum Aef
Board Member
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Indragit Majumdar Zee Tv
Board Member
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Iris Yim Sparkle Insights
Board Member
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Javier Ortiz Ktsf
Board Member
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
JAY KIM Aaaza INC
Board Member
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jun Guzman Tfc
Board Member
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Moon Prime Image Media Grou
Board Member
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nita Song Iw Group
Board Member
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Lee Es Advertising
Board Member
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Winn Winlum
Board Member
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Zhou Facebook
Board Member
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doris Huang Admerasia
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Doris Huang Admerasia INC (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Asian American Advertising Federation Inc
How much does Asian American Advertising Federation Inc give each year?
Asian American Advertising Federation Inc gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Asian American Advertising Federation Inc?
Asian American Advertising Federation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is Asian American Advertising Federation Inc?
Asian American Advertising Federation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Asian American Advertising Federation Inc operate?
Asian American Advertising Federation Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Asian American Advertising Federation Inc's EIN?
Asian American Advertising Federation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4038789. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
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