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Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance AFL -CIO

Public charity · Grantmaker Washington, DC EIN: 52-1777961 Website

Committed to developing a comprehensive strategy to help asian American native hawaiian pacific islander (AANHPI) workers form their unions and promoting the participation and leadership of AANHPI workers within the labor movement and strengthening international labor solidarity. Pursuing social and economic justice for all workers.

Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance AFL -CIO at a glance

Total assets
$1,634,872
+6.9% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$247,957
-53.3% vs 2023
Net investment income (2024)
$6,047
Expenses (2024)
$223,574
-49.8% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance AFL -CIO funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K2$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 6 (33%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Cities

San FranciscoHendersonNorcrossSeattleWashington

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K4 grants2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024

From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $307K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Asian American Advocacy Fund Seattle Seattle, WACivic Engagement Fellow$10,320
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$1,634,872$247,957$223,574——$6,047
2023$1,528,727$530,851$445,673———
2022$964,048$724,716$607,619$10,3201—
2021$131,674$373,091$702,169$90,0001—
2020$174,107$619,851$523,855$307,0004—

About Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance AFL -CIO

Based on IRS filings

Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance AFL -CIO is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $6K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance AFL -CIO is led by Sandra Engle, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 41 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Sandra Engle

    Executive Director

    Secretary → Secretary & Executive Director, 2023

    Secretary & Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    25 hrs/week

    $70K (2023) → $136K (2024)

  • Ligaya Domingo

    President

    2nd Vice Presidnet → 2nd Vice President, 2023

    2nd Vice President → President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jason Chan

    Board Member

    Director → Board Member, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jessica Tang

    Board Member

    Director → Treasurer, 2021

    Treasurer → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jillian Matundan

    Board Member

    Secretary → Board Member, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Katherine General

    Board Member

    Director → Board Member, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mack Harrell Jr.

    Board Member

    Director → Board Member, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Maf Misbah Uddin

    Board Member

    Director → Board Member, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Monica Thammarath

    Board Member

    President → Board Member, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nam Le

    Board Member

    Director → Board Member, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sabrina Yow-Chyi Liu

    Board Member

    Director → Board Member, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shwe Aung

    Board Member

    Director → Board Member, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stan Kiino

    Board Member

    Director → Board Member, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steven Moy

    1st Vice President

    Director → 1st Vice President, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tarn Goelling

    Board Member

    Director → Board Member, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Teresa Ellis

    Board Member

    Director → Board Member, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tracy Lai

    Board Member

    Treasurer → Board Member, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris West

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cindy Datangel

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Carpio

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eunice How

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lindsay Peifer

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Parvesh Cheena

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Seung Lee

    Treasurer

    Board Member → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tevita Uhatafe

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Emily Reyes

    2nd Vice President

    Board Member → 2nd Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mikayla Vu

    Secretary

    Board Member → Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Aina Iglesias

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Angie Nguyen

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Annawa Naing

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gabby Ibanez-Dacruz

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kimberly Colbert

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Levin Kim

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mai-Thy Tyler

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Lindie Entoma

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Osa Tui Jr.

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rena Youngblood

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Trang Pham

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kasi Perreira

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kim Dinh

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sandy Wong

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (43)
  • Former: Alvina Yeh (2020–2023) — Executive Director
  • Former: Brady Calma (2020–2023) — President
  • Former: Marian Thom (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Kasi Perreria (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Kim Dihn (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Marlan Maralit (2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Atley Chock (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Jigme Ugen (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Kim Geron (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Yeon Park (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Alex Mabanta (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Andrew Pang (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Bobby Dutta (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Dennis Chong (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Dim Mang (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Kat General (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Kimvy Nguyen (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Lisa Lei (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Pam Ng (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Tiffany Hsieh (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Virginia Rodino (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Wei Chen (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Will Lee (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Anna Stuart (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Brian Tanaka (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Mikayla Robinson (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Alex Hing (2020) — Director
  • Former: Amy Shih (2020) — Director
  • Former: Anne Lee (2020) — Director
  • Former: Arlene Inouye (2020) — Director
  • Former: Carnie Labtingao (2020) — Director
  • Former: Darlene Lombos (2020) — Director
  • Former: Grace Vergara-Mactal (2020) — Director
  • Former: Johanna Puno Hester (2020) — Director
  • Former: Leon Chow (2020) — Director
  • Former: Luisa Blue (2020) — Director
  • Former: Marina Robinson (2020) — Director
  • Former: Mary Anne Ahtye (2020) — Director
  • Former: Michael Yee (2020) — 2nd Vice President
  • Former: Norm Ten (2020) — Director
  • Former: Patricia Leung (2020) — Director
  • Former: Peter Ganaban (2020) — Director
  • Former: Yunup Dennis Chong (2020) — Director

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

Sandra Engle — Executive Director: $136KSandra EngleExecutive Director$136K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $136K, to Sandra Engle (Executive Director).

Frequently asked questions about Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance AFL -CIO

How large is Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance AFL -CIO?

Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance AFL -CIO reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $248K.

Where does Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance AFL -CIO operate?

Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance AFL -CIO has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Nevada, Washington.

What is Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance AFL -CIO's EIN?

Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance AFL -CIO's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1777961. 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

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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