Asian American Journalists Association
To provide and maintain programs for professionals and students - such as multimedia training opportunities, executive leadership programs, and fellowships. Student programs include media internships, journalism training internship grants, and journalism scholarships.
Asian American Journalists Association at a glance
In short: Asian American Journalists Association gave $286K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $143K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $286,016
- +3651.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $143,008
- Median grant
- $143,008
- Total assets
- $9,345,916
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Asian American Journalists Association
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Asian American Journalists Association
AAJA Scholarships & Internship Grants
Asian American Journalists Association
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
ESPN / Sports Task Force Internship
Asian American Journalists Association
Amount
$3,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Lloyd LaCuesta Internship Grant
Asian American Journalists Association
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Asian American Journalists Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Prisca Project LLC ($194K). Together the top 2 received $286K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $286K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $286K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prisca Project LLC San Francisco, CA | Multiple studies about the broadcast landscape, with specific emphasis on aapi broadcasters, as well as speaking engagements. | $194,016 |
| Ambreen Ali LLC Hopewell, NJ | Fellowships for south asian journalists and to provide high-quality journalism for south asian communities in New Jersey. | $92,000 |
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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 | $9,345,916 | $3,167,062 | $3,239,379 | $286,016 | 2 | $12,979 |
| 2023 | $8,922,632 | $5,023,485 | $2,509,676 | $7,625 | Total only | $9,676 |
| 2022 | $6,020,064 | $2,727,026 | $2,805,762 | $17,459 | Total only | $2,303 |
| 2021 | $6,334,318 | $3,748,765 | $1,672,677 | — | — | $107,821 |
| 2020 | $4,021,913 | $1,698,659 | $1,135,611 | — | — | $213,852 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Asian American Journalists Association
Based on IRS filings
Asian American Journalists Association is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $286K. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Asian American Journalists Association is led by Naomi Tacuyan Underwood, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Naomi Tacuyan Underwood
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $185K (2024)
Nicole Dungca
President
National Senior Vice President → Senior Vice President, 2021
Senior Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jin K Ding
At-Large Chapter Representative
Vice President Finance → Vice President & Finance, 2022
Vice President & Finance → At-Large Chapter Representative, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anika Varty
Vice President & Communications
Small & Medium Chapter Representative → Vice President & Communications, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aric Johnson
Small & Medium Chapter Representative
At-Large Chapter Representative → Small & Medium Chapter Representative, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Nguyen
Vice President & Finance
At-Large Chapter Representative → Vice President & Finance, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Bi
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marian Chia-Ming Liu
Vice President & Civic Engagements
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ahn B. DO
Large Chapter Representative
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dian Zhang
At-Large Chapter Representative
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Kim Cohen
Small & Medium Chapter Representative
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leezel Tanglao
Vice President & Programs
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Kris Vera-Phillips (2020–2023) — Vice President & Journalism
- Former: Shirley Qiu (2020–2023) — Vice President & Communications
- Former: Moriah Balingit (2022–2023) — Large Chapter Representative
- Former: Daigo Fujiwara-Smith (2023) — Small & Medium Chapter Representative
- Former: Julia M. Chan (2020–2022) — Vice President, Civic Engagements, Small & Medium Chapter Representative
- Former: Michelle Ye Hee Lee (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Benjamin Pu (2021–2022) — At-Large Chapter Representative
- Former: Henry Fuhrmann (2020–2021) — Large Chapter Representative
- Former: Yuri Nagano (2020–2021) — At-Large Chapter Representative
- Former: Kris Vera Phillips (2021) — Vice President Journalism Programs
- Former: Nader Issa (2021) — Small Medium Chapter Representative
- Former: Bobby Caina Calvan (2020) — Small Medium Chapter Representative
- Former: Elizabeth Yuan (2020) — At Large Chapter Representative
- Former: Pia Sarkar (2020) — National Vice President for Civic Engagement
- Former: Ted Han (2020) — Director of Finance
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 $185K, to Naomi Tacuyan Underwood (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Asian American Journalists Association
How much does Asian American Journalists Association give each year?
Asian American Journalists Association gave $286K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $8K in grants paid.
How large is Asian American Journalists Association?
Asian American Journalists Association reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What is Asian American Journalists Association?
Asian American Journalists Association is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. It holds $9.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Asian American Journalists Association operate?
Asian American Journalists Association has awarded grants in California, New Jersey.
What is Asian American Journalists Association's EIN?
Asian American Journalists Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3755203. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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