THE ASIAN ARTS INITIATIVE IS A COMMUNITY-BASED ARTS CENTER IN PHILADELPHIA THAT ENGAGES ARTISTS AND EVERYDAY PEOPLE TO CREATE ART THAT EXPLORES THE DIVERSE EXPERIENCES OF ASIAN AMERICANS, ADDRESSES OUR SOCIAL CONTEXT, IMAGINES AND AFFECTS POSITIVE COMMUNITY CHANGE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.8M
-4.2% YoY
Revenue
$2.0M
+9.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$66K
+124.7% YoY
Expenses
$2.6M
+23.4% YoY
About Asian Arts Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Asian Arts Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $66K.
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 | $8,820,506 | $9,211,656 | $9,408,245 |
| Revenue | $1,973,295 | $1,796,789 | $3,219,829 |
| Expenses | $2,581,180 | $2,091,708 | $1,854,995 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $66,477 | $29,582 | $55,040 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Asian Arts Initiative
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Ishii | Executive Director | 40 | $106,665 |
| Tuan Nguyen | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Blessy Thomas | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| Eva Ray | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Sandra Clark | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mary Yee | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Candace Chewning | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sonia Pal | Former Treasurer | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asian Arts Initiative?
Asian Arts Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. It holds $8.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Asian Arts Initiative?
As of 2024, Asian Arts Initiative holds $8.8M in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue.
Where does Asian Arts Initiative operate?
Asian Arts Initiative has awarded grants in California, New York, Washington.
What is Asian Arts Initiative's EIN?
Asian Arts Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2827657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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