Asian Pacific Environmental Network
APEN builds immigrant and refugee power for a just transition with local roots and statewide impact so all people can live, work, learn, play and thrive in a clean and healthy environment.
Key facts about Asian Pacific Environmental Network
- EIN
- 94-3261846
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $230,900
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $19,242
- Median grant
- $17,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024)
- Total assets
- $16,647,135
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Asian Pacific Environmental Network funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Asian Pacific Environmental Network's 12 itemized 2024 grants were California (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants) and Oakland, CA (3 grants). None of its 12 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "GND steering committee" (10 grants).
Is Asian Pacific Environmental Network open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.6M
+9.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$231K
-85.3% YoY
Grant Count
12
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
-81.7% YoY
About Asian Pacific Environmental Network
Based on IRS filings
Asian Pacific Environmental Network is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $231K. Net investment income was $206K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 12 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,647,135 | $15,198,773 | $13,390,744 |
| Revenue | $7,978,881 | $10,386,603 | $6,601,028 |
| Expenses | $7,689,734 | $7,536,251 | $7,165,112 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $206,132 | $98,802 | $47,614 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Comm for a Better Environment ($35,900), Black Organizing Project ($30,000), Scope ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Comm for a Better Environment Huntington Park, CA | GND steering committee/CHAIRS | $35,900 |
| Black Organizing Project Oakland, CA | GND steering committee | $30,000 |
| SCOPE Los Angeles, CA | GND steering committee | $30,000 |
| CHIRLA Los Angeles, CA | GND steering committee | $25,000 |
| Jobs With Justice SF Bay Area San Francisco, CA | GND steering committee | $25,000 |
| Black Women for Wellness Los Angeles, CA | GND steering committee | $20,000 |
| Tides Foundation Los Angeles, CA | GND steering committee | $15,000 |
| CA Enviro Justice Alliance Oakland, CA | GND steering committee | $10,000 |
| Comite Civico del Valle Inc Brawley, CA | GND steering committee | $10,000 |
| CURYJ Oakland, CA | SFF Rapid Response | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Saeteurn | CC Political Dir. | 40 | $103,742 |
| Alvina Wong | Basebuilding Dir. | 40 | $125,844 |
| Christine Cordero | Co-Director | 40 | $117,708 |
| Vivian Huang | Co-Director | 40 | $115,771 |
| Megan Zapanta | Rchmnd Orgzg Dir. | 40 | $104,563 |
| Marie Choi | Dir. of Strategy | 40 | $104,459 |
| Chiravann Uch | Operations Dir. | 40 | $108,567 |
| Mai-Stella Khantouche | Managing Dir. | 40 | $27,404 |
| Allistair Mallillin | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Aysha Pamukcu | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Justin Rausa | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Ron Chang | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Stephanie Chen | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Vu-Bang Nguyen | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Angie Chen | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Phongboupha Bouakhay | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michelle Mascarenhas | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Rajib Guha | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Francis Choi | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asian Pacific Environmental Network?
Asian Pacific Environmental Network is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $16.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Asian Pacific Environmental Network?
As of 2024, Asian Pacific Environmental Network holds $16.6M in total assets with $8.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $231K in 2024.
Where does Asian Pacific Environmental Network operate?
Asian Pacific Environmental Network has awarded grants in California, Louisiana, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Asian Pacific Environmental Network award?
In 2024, Asian Pacific Environmental Network awarded 12 grants totaling $231K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Asian Pacific Environmental Network's EIN?
Asian Pacific Environmental Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3261846. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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