Asian American Federation Inc
Asian American Federation Inc (AAF) is a public charity based in New York, NY. Founded in 1989, it supports Asian American communities through research, policy advocacy, public awareness, and nonprofit support, and works with a network of about 70 community-rooted organizations.
Asian American Federation Inc at a glance
In short: Asian American Federation Inc gave $14.4M across 63 grants in 2025 (avg $229K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,435,715
- +83.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 63
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $229,138
- +124.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $126,850
- Total assets
- $17,138,544
- +17.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Asian American Federation Inc
- How to Apply
AAF’s website describes an intake survey for organizations seeking member or partner status; organizations that appear eligible for membership may be invited to submit a fuller application with information about their…
AAF’s website describes an intake survey for organizations seeking member or partner status; organizations that appear eligible for membership may be invited to submit a fuller application with information about their organization, clients, programs, and finances. The page says AAF was not accepting new member applications and refers to checking back in late 2023, a past date; it does not establish the current application status. The website does not specify a grant application process for the listed awards.
- Contact
Mailing address: 120 Wall Street 9Th Floor, New York, NY 10005
Phone: (212) 344-5878
Website: https://aafederation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Asian American Federation Inc
Who Asian American Federation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Korean American Family Services Center Total ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $7.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
310 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 310 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AAF describes serving Asian New Yorkers and working with organizations rooted in New York communities. In filing year 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to New York recipients and 3% to Minnesota recipients; the listed shares for Washington, DC, California, and Massachusetts were each 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
Cities
How Asian American Federation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $325K (2020) to $14.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 63 grants totaling $14.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Korean American Family Services Center Total Flushing, NY | Program Expenses | $1,068,227 |
| Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York Inc Total Bayside, NY | Program Expenses | $1,036,148 |
| Hamilton Madison House Inc Total New York, NY | Program Expenses | $993,413 |
| Brooklyn Chinese-American Association Inc Total Brooklyn, NY | Program Expenses | $942,442 |
| Homecrest Community Services Inc Total Brooklyn, NY | Program Expenses | $929,000 |
| Council of Peoples Organization Inc Total Brooklyn, NY | Program Expenses | $867,650 |
| Asian Americans for Equality Inc Total New York, NY | Program Expenses | $614,000 |
| Communities Resist Inc Total Brooklyn, NY | Program Expenses | $558,922 |
| Arab American Association of NY Inc Total Brooklyn, NY | Program Expenses | $418,917 |
| Arab American Family Support Center Total Brooklyn, NY | Program Expenses | $411,900 |
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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 | $17,138,544 | $18,726,643 | $19,557,840 | $14,435,715 | 63 | $124,254 |
| 2024 | $14,649,236 | $12,642,656 | $12,916,563 | $7,854,415 | 77 | $15,221 |
| 2023 | $18,166,759 | $14,330,331 | $14,493,117 | $9,802,616 | 69 | $19,271 |
| 2022 | $17,823,681 | $12,394,316 | $9,798,054 | $6,447,038 | 60 | $36,980 |
| 2021 | $9,841,196 | $10,790,109 | $3,319,388 | $977,065 | 41 | $45,597 |
| 2020 | $2,433,891 | $3,254,417 | $2,165,986 | $325,000 | 8 | $18,382 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AAF states that its mission is to raise the influence and well-being of the pan-Asian American community through research, policy advocacy, public awareness, and nonprofit support. Its website describes work in research and advocacy, small-business support, civic engagement, community safety, and mental health.
The 2025 grants supported organizations whose missions include domestic-violence prevention and support, behavioral health and community services, services for seniors, support for immigrant families, affordable housing and economic opportunity, and advocacy for tenants and neighborhood residents. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not necessarily a complete description of AAF’s funding priorities.
Grantmaking
AAF reported 63 grants totaling $14,435,715 in filing year 2025. Grants ranged from $5,817 to $1,068,227, with a median grant of $126,850. The largest awards included:
The listed grant purposes are program expenses. In its statements on its 2024 filing, AAF reported supporting 62 organizations with $14.6 million in funding. That is a separate figure from the 2025 grant total above.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kim Lee as chairperson, Marie Silloway as vice chairperson, Jean Siao as secretary, and Emily Clarice Ho Mathews as treasurer. Directors listed are Stella Aquino, Chris M Kwok, John Hwang, Priya Pereira-Sawian, Frances Wong, and Andrew Yue.
Asian American Federation Inc is led by Catherine Chen, CEO on the 2025 filing; 6 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catherine Chen
CEO
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jo-Ann Yoo
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $291K (2025)
Kim Lee
Chairperson
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ahyoung Kim
Director of Economic Development
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
Meera Venugopal
Director of Communications
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$106K (2025)
Sue Lee
Director of Development
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$146K (2025)
Chris M. Kwok
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stella Aquino
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Yue
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frances Wong
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hwang
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Priya Pereira-Sawian
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joo Han
Deputy Director
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$88K (2021) → $164K (2025)
Andrew Sta Ana
Deputy Director
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$149K (2025)
Jean Siao
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Silloway
Vice Chairperson
Director → Vice Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Clarice Ho Mathews
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Marjorie Hsu (2020–2023) — Chairperson
- Former: Muzaffar Chishti (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Howard Shih (2021) — Director of Research
- Former: Grace Lyu Volckhausen (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $291K, to Jo-Ann YOO (Executive Director (Thru 12/24)). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Asian American Federation Inc
How much does Asian American Federation Inc give each year?
Asian American Federation Inc gave $14.4M across 63 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $7.9M across 77 grants.
What is Asian American Federation Inc's typical grant size?
Asian American Federation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $126,850, and its average grant was $229,138, across 63 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Asian American Federation Inc give grants?
Asian American Federation Inc gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), Brooklyn, NY (9 grants), Flushing, NY (6 grants) and Rochester, NY (6 grants).
Does Asian American Federation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 63 grants with a stated purpose on Asian American Federation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Expenses" (63 grants).
Who are Asian American Federation Inc's largest grantees?
Asian American Federation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Korean American Family Services Center Total ($1,068,227), Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York Inc Total ($1,036,148) and Hamilton Madison House Inc Total ($993,413), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Asian American Federation Inc?
Asian American Federation Inc reported $17.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18.7M.
What does Asian American Federation Inc fund?
AAF states that its mission is to raise the influence and well-being of the pan-Asian American community through research, policy advocacy, public awareness, and nonprofit support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Asian American Federation Inc?
AAF’s website describes an intake survey for organizations seeking member or partner status; organizations that appear eligible for membership may be invited to submit a fuller application with information about their… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Asian American Federation Inc's EIN?
Asian American Federation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3572287. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Asian American Federation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/asian-american-federation-inc-morg_ce2dc4aa8d2c47e998cfbb05da8ad438
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