Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc
The aaaf amplifies the collective power of Georgia's asian American communities through community organizing, storytelling, electoral organizing, and policy advocacy. We work in deep and transformative partnerships towards a hopeful future and dignified presence for all.
Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc gave $17K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,894
- -83.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,894
- -83.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,894
- Total assets
- $606,344
- -64.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (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 Advocacy Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Asian American Advocacy Fund Ic ($17K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 4 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc gives
- Giving fell 94% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2025) to $330K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asian American Advocacy Fund Ic Norcross, GA | Community Outreach and Program Development | $16,894 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $606,344 | $1,180,345 | $2,248,013 | $16,894 | 1 |
| 2024 | $1,689,866 | $3,494,456 | $3,463,755 | $100,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1,703,566 | $3,011,414 | $2,537,735 | — | — |
| 2022 | $961,273 | $2,938,558 | $3,448,409 | $300,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $1,352,497 | $1,499,948 | $1,331,597 | $60,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $1,220,549 | $2,641,627 | $1,700,737 | $330,200 | 3 |
| 2019 | $224,820 | $337,400 | $152,922 | — | — |
About Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Norcross, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $606K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc is led by Aisha Yaqoob, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 4 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aisha Yaqoob
Executive Director
CEO & Executive Director → Ceoexec Director, 2022
Ceoexec Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$25K (2019) → $91K (2025)
Ashna Khanna
Executive Director
Deputy Director → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$114K (2024) → $131K (2025)
Aklima Khondoker
Board Chair
Board Member → Chairman, 2024
Chairman → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chany Chea
Program Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2025)
Diana Bui
Operations Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$42K (2025)
Andrew Leba
Secretary
Secretary → Member, 2024
Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Wang
Member
Board Chair & Treasurer → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shahrukh Arif
Treasurer
Board Member → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aamir Kazi
Member
Board Member → Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christie Sithiphone
Member
Board Member → Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Grace Yu (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Ambreen Delawalla (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Cho (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jill Wu (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Aisha Yaqoob Mahmood (2020–2021) — Ceoexec Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $131K, to Ashna Khanna (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc
How much does Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc give each year?
Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc gave $17K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc?
Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc reported $606K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc?
Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Norcross, GA. It holds $606K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc operate?
Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia.
What is Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc's EIN?
Asian American Advocacy Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1198242. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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