OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF APIA SCHOLARS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH RESOURCES THAT INCREASE THEIR ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION WHICH SERVES AS THE FOUNDATION FOR THEIR FUTURE SUCCESS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO A MORE VIBRANT AMERICA. OUR VISION IS TO SEE THAT OUR APIA SCHOLARS HAVE THE FINANCES AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO CULTIVATE THEIR ACADEMIC, PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ETHNICITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR FINANCIAL MEANS.
Key facts about Asian and Pacific Islander American
- EIN
- 57-1192973
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $40,710,620
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Asian and Pacific Islander American funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Asian and Pacific Islander American's 6 itemized 2024 grants were Hawaii (50%), GU (33%) and AS (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (3 grants) and Mangilao, GU (2 grants). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$40.7M
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$90K
Grant Count
6
Avg Grant Size
$15K
About Asian and Pacific Islander American
Based on IRS filings
Asian and Pacific Islander American is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $40.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $40,710,620 | $39,856,314 | $37,686,826 |
| Revenue | $12,242,621 | $13,739,648 | $13,616,717 |
| Expenses | $13,198,817 | $13,353,566 | $12,514,448 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,037,359 | $897,603 | $19,318 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include American Samoa Community College ($15,000), Guam Community College ($15,000), University of Guam ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SAMOA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Pago Pago, AS | CONDUCT ACTION-RESEARCH PROJECTS FOCUSING ON LEVERAGING DISAGGREGATED DATA TO SUPPORT THE COMPLETION RATES OF SCHOLARS. | $15,000 |
| GUAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE Mangilao, GU | CONDUCT ACTION-RESEARCH PROJECTS FOCUSING ON LEVERAGING DISAGGREGATED DATA TO SUPPORT THE COMPLETION RATES OF SCHOLARS. | $15,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF GUAM Mangilao, GU | CONDUCT ACTION-RESEARCH PROJECTS FOCUSING ON LEVERAGING DISAGGREGATED DATA TO SUPPORT THE COMPLETION RATES OF SCHOLARS. | $15,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION Honolulu, HI | CONDUCT ACTION-RESEARCH PROJECTS FOCUSING ON LEVERAGING DISAGGREGATED DATA TO SUPPORT THE COMPLETION RATES OF SCHOLARS. | $15,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII - WEST OAHU Honolulu, HI | CONDUCT ACTION-RESEARCH PROJECTS FOCUSING ON LEVERAGING DISAGGREGATED DATA TO SUPPORT THE COMPLETION RATES OF SCHOLARS. | $15,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII - KAPIOLANI Honolulu, HI | CONDUCT ACTION-RESEARCH PROJECTS FOCUSING ON LEVERAGING DISAGGREGATED DATA TO SUPPORT THE COMPLETION RATES OF SCHOLARS. | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Luong | Board Chair | 10 | — |
| Nancy Lee | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Wally Suphap | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Aimee Meher-Homji | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Bill Moses | Nominations Chair | 2 | — |
| Doug Murtha | Audit Chair | 2 | — |
| Dr Rowena Tomaneng | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Eugene Chasin | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Hans Yang | Board Member | 2 | — |
| J Weili Cheng | Development Chair | 2 | — |
| Jacinta Titiali'i-Abbott | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jason Wong | Finance and Investment Chair | 2 | — |
| Jennifer J Kananionapua Peru Gary | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Lindsay Lee Aulaniki'ikina Ah Loo | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Nidhi Munjal | HR and Compensation Chair | 2 | — |
| Pooneh Fracyon Butler | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Scott Loretan | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Sefa Aina | Board Member | 2 | — |
| William Cho | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Noel Harmon | President & Executive Director | 40 | $469,144 |
| Michelle Cohenour | SVP and Chief of Staff | 40 | $196,241 |
| Michelle Kim | CFO | 40 | $194,489 |
| Julie Ajinkya SVP Chief | Strategy Officer (Term 09/2023) | 40 | $220,074 |
| Stacy Lewis | AVP of Development | 40 | $146,431 |
| Wendy Wong | VP of Marketing and Communications | 40 | $150,463 |
| Christina Lambert | AVP of Student Success | 40 | $124,146 |
| Mavish Sandhu Senior Director | Of Marketing and Communications | 40 | $101,684 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asian and Pacific Islander American?
Asian and Pacific Islander American is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $40.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Asian and Pacific Islander American?
As of 2024, Asian and Pacific Islander American holds $40.7M in total assets with $12.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $90K in 2024.
Where does Asian and Pacific Islander American operate?
Asian and Pacific Islander American has awarded grants in As, Gu, Hawaii.
What size grants does Asian and Pacific Islander American award?
In 2024, Asian and Pacific Islander American awarded 6 grants totaling $90K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Asian and Pacific Islander American's EIN?
Asian and Pacific Islander American's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1192973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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