Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote
It is the mission of APIAVote to encourage and promote civic participation of Asian Pacific Islander Americans in the electoral and public processes at the national, state, and local levels. APIAVote also aims to educate and inform Asian and Pacific Islander American citizens in the United States, on a nonpartisan basis, to register and exercise their right to vote in federal, state, and local elections for public offices and to participate in the political process.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.1M
-29.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.7M
+352.9% YoY
Grant Count
34
+112.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$78K
+113.1% YoY
About Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote
Based on IRS filings
Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 34 grants totaling $2.7M. Net investment income was $276K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,097,759 | $14,359,339 | $6,801,516 |
| Revenue | $5,250,964 | $10,295,527 | $8,423,877 |
| Expenses | $9,658,737 | $2,374,145 | $4,829,733 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $276,219 | $12,443 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Asian Americans Rise ($700,000), Ctr Empowered Politics Educ ($205,000), Asian Community Development ($185,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AAPI Coming Together Orlando, FL | field infrastructure | $20,450 |
| AAPI Montclair Inc Montclair, NJ | field infrastructure | $9,950 |
| Access Philanthropy Minneapolis, MN | field infrastructure | $95,200 |
| Asian Amer Advancing Justice Norcross, GA | field infrastructure | $156,800 |
| Asian American United Philadelphia, PA | field infrastructure | $58,000 |
| Asian Americans Rise Washington, DC | field infrastructure | $700,000 |
| Asian Community Development Las Vegas, NV | field infrastructure | $185,000 |
| Asian Counseling and Referral Seattle, WA | field infrastructure | $45,000 |
| Asian Services in Action Akron, OH | field infrastructure | $18,000 |
| Asian Texans for Justice Austin, TX | field infrastructure | $90,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Chen | Executive Dir. | 40 | $245,000 |
| Kevin Hirano | Deputy Director | 40 | $143,816 |
| Hiroaki R Sakaniwa | Director Policy | 40 | $115,679 |
| Karen Eng | Chairman | 1 | — |
| S Floyd Mori | Director | 1 | — |
| Naomi Tacuyan Underwood | Director | 1 | — |
| Susan Patel | Director | 1 | — |
| Travis Kiyota | Director | 1 | — |
| Jonathan Tana Lepule | Director | 1 | — |
| Jason Chan | Director | 1 | — |
| Buck Gee | Director | 1 | — |
| Richard Lui | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote?
Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $10.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote?
As of 2024, Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote holds $10.1M in total assets with $5.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 34 grants totaling $2.7M in 2024.
Where does Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote operate?
Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote award?
In 2024, Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote awarded 34 grants totaling $2.7M — an average of about $78K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote's EIN?
Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0575412. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote's focus areas in our free grants database
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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