Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence
The Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence (API-GBV) is a public charity based in San Francisco, California. It is a national resource center focused on domestic violence, sexual violence, trafficking, and other forms of gender-based violence affecting Asian/Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) and Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) communities.
Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence at a glance
In short: Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence gave $5.1M across 51 grants in 2025 (avg $101K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,132,492
- -16.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 51
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $100,637
- -22.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $91,216
- Total assets
- $5,893,068
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (24% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence
- Contact
Mailing address: 461 Bush Street 400, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 568-3315
Website: https://api-gbv.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Monsoon Asians & Pacific Isla ($669K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 143 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
API-GBV describes its work as national, serving AANHPI and MENA communities in the United States and its territories. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states and territories; the largest state shares were California (24%), Iowa (15%), Guam (9%), New York (8%), and Minnesota (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $6.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 51 grants totaling $5.1M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monsoon Asians & Pacific Isla Des Moines, IA | Program Assistance | $668,852 |
| Aapcho San Leandro, CA | Program Assistance | $533,763 |
| Guma Mami Inc Sinajana, GU | Program Assistance | $189,648 |
| Tahirih Justice Center Falls Church, VA | Program Assistance | $168,750 |
| Kiran Inc Raleigh, NC | Program Assistance | $164,982 |
| Guam Coalition Against Sexual Hagatna, GU | Program Assistance | $156,758 |
| Intersections Inc Pago Pago, DC | Program Assistance | $155,353 |
| Asian Women United of Minneso Minneapolis, MN | Program Assistance | $142,960 |
| Center for Empowered Politics Oakland, CA | Program Assistance | $139,533 |
| Kilusan Wellness Oakland, CA | Program Assistance | $125,645 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,893,068 | $9,833,274 | $8,986,766 | $5,132,492 | 51 | $106,785 |
| 2024 | $6,120,526 | $10,036,706 | $9,806,524 | $6,115,179 | 47 | $70,342 |
| 2023 | $4,938,094 | $7,954,615 | $4,617,653 | $1,859,774 | 42 | — |
| 2022 | $589,426 | $2,232,627 | $2,192,120 | $112,156 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $515,688 | $1,708,443 | $1,809,940 | $16,031 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $582,246 | $1,521,251 | $1,695,006 | $10,667 | 1 | $8 |
| 2019 | $802,247 | $1,483,466 | $1,706,497 | $1,655 | Total only | $8 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
API-GBV’s mission is to disrupt gender-based violence and the physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual, and economic harm it causes in AANHPI and MENA communities throughout the United States and its territories.
Its 2025 grants included program assistance to organizations with varied missions. For example, Kiran describes its work as serving and empowering South Asian victims of domestic violence in North Carolina through culturally specific services and economic, social, and community resources. Transforming Generations says it organizes, educates, and works to change cultural and power dynamics to end gender-based violence. Pacific Community of Alaska describes a mission of strengthening Pacific Islander communities through health and wellness, civic engagement, and economic empowerment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, API-GBV reported 51 grants totaling $5,132,492. Grants ranged from $6,750 to $668,852, with a median of $91,216. The largest awards included $668,852 to Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders, $533,763 to AAPCHO, and $189,648 to Guma' Mami Inc.; each was listed as program assistance. Other notable grants were $168,750 to Tahirih Justice Center, $164,982 to Kiran, and $156,758 to Guam Coalition Against Sexual Violence and Abuse.
API-GBV’s past ARP Support for Survivors Program offered subgrants to culturally specific community-based organizations serving domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. The program was supported by a $13.2 million award to API-GBV through the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act under the 2021 American Rescue Plan. Its application cycle is past: applications opened November 4, 2022, and the amended deadline was January 13, 2023. The project period was March 1, 2023, through February 28, 2025. The program included 43 grantees from April 2023 through June 2025, of whom 42 completed it. Applicants were asked for an organizational profile, capacity need, project proposal, budget, and one to three letters of support; required uploads included proof of 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor, a work plan, key staff job descriptions and resumes, a project budget and narrative, and letters of support. API-GBV stated that grant recipients had memoranda of understanding and were responsible for managing their awards, with budget and project-work updates due at the midpoint and end of their projects.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Monica Khant as CEO; Jenny Lee as director of finance; Sarah Khan as director of programs; Hai Chan as accounting manager; Cannon Han as senior program manager; and Grace S. Huang as director of policy. It also lists Debra Suh and Shefali Shah as directors, Suzy An as secretary, and Sarah Hawk as co-chair.
Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence is led by Monica Khant, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 6 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Monica Khant
CEO
Executive Director → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$107K (2022) → $166K (2025)
Grace S. Huang
Director of Policy
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $128K (2025)
Sarah Khan
Director of Programs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$106K (2023) → $123K (2025)
Jenny Lee
Director of Finance
Director of Financ → Director of Finance, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$115K (2024) → $124K (2025)
K Sujata
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Chen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Suh
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenn Rose
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shefali Shah
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tejaswini Hebalkar
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gautam Reddy
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cannon Han
Senior Program Man
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024) → $109K (2025)
Hai Chan
Accounting Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$122K (2025)
Aparna Bhattacharyya
Treasurer
Director → Interim Treasurer, 2022
Interim Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
May Leong
Co-Chair
Director → Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Hawk
Co-Chair
Director → Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzy An
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Amy Chan (2024) — Director
- Former: Sangeeta Chowdhry (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Marcy K. Delisle (2023) — Human Resource Director
- Former: Deborah J Lee (2019–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Sujata Warrier (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Bincy Jacob (2022) — Director
- Former: Pearl Kim (2022) — Director
- Former: Leni Marin (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Linda Phan (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lori Kodama (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Firoza Chic Dabby (2019–2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $166K, to Monica Khant (CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence
How much does Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence give each year?
Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence gave $5.1M across 51 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6.1M across 47 grants.
What is Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence's typical grant size?
Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence's median grant in 2025 was $91,216, and its average grant was $100,637, across 51 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence give grants?
Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence's top state is California, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Iowa (15%) and Guam (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (3 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants), Des Moines, IA (2 grants) and Hagatna, GU (2 grants).
Does Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Assistance" (51 grants).
Who are Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence's largest grantees?
Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence's largest 2025 grantees include Monsoon Asians & Pacific Isla ($668,852), Aapcho ($533,763) and Guma Mami Inc ($189,648), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence?
Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.8M.
What does Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence fund?
API-GBV’s mission is to disrupt gender-based violence and the physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual, and economic harm it causes in AANHPI and MENA communities throughout the United States and its territories. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence?
Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check api-gbv.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence's EIN?
Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2288278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 17, 2020)
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