Center for Asian American Media
To present stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. The Center does this by funding, producing, distributing, and exhibiting films, television, LIVE PERFORMANCES and digital media.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.3M
+73.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$365K
+125.3% YoY
Grant Count
8
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$46K
+69.0% YoY
About Center for Asian American Media
Based on IRS filings
Center for Asian American Media is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $365K. Net investment income was $235K.
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 | $16,250,057 | $9,357,107 | $8,017,126 |
| Revenue | $11,535,103 | $4,191,683 | $4,982,490 |
| Expenses | $4,139,308 | $3,677,521 | $3,835,946 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $235,188 | $1,327 | $-5,835 |
| 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 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Center for Asian American Media
Building Bridges Documentary Fund
Center for Asian American Media
Amount
$10,000 - $100,000
Deadline
April 26, 2026
CAAM Documentary Fund
Center for Asian American Media
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
CAAM Fellowship
Center for Asian American Media
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gong | Executive Dir. | 40 | $166,544 |
| Donald Young | Dir. of Programs | 40 | $142,325 |
| James Ott | Dir. of Finance | 40 | $132,759 |
| Frances Pomperada | Dir. of Developmt | 40 | $121,760 |
| Vincent Pan | Co-Chair | 1 | — |
| Dipti Ghosh | Co-Chair | 1 | — |
| Brent Hall | Secretary | 1 | — |
| David Lei | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Nguyen | Board Member | 1 | — |
| James Bao | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Christine Chen | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Rosemarie Nahm | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| Richard Chin | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Hanson Li | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Cheryl Wei | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Myong Leigh | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Paula Madison | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Frank Nakano | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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