North Carolina Asian Americans Together
North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT) is a nonpartisan nonprofit based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Formed in 2016, it describes its work as bringing together North Carolina’s AAPI community through civic engagement and political participation; its programs include voter engagement, youth development, and community engagement.
North Carolina Asian Americans Together at a glance
In short: North Carolina Asian Americans Together gave $305K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $305,340
- +190.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,534
- -12.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,745,373
- +39.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to North Carolina Asian Americans Together
- Contact
Mailing address: 711 Hillsborough Street 102, Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: (919) 949-9184
Website: https://ncaatogether.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who North Carolina Asian Americans Together funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North Carolina Hmong Womens Association ($63K). Together the top 10 received $305K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 13 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NCAAT describes its work as serving communities across North Carolina. All 10 grants reported for 2024 went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How North Carolina Asian Americans Together gives
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2023) to $305K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Hmong Womens Association Youngville, NC | Educate and mobilize api and aapi community members in nc | $62,940 |
| Montagnard Dega Association Greensboro, NC | Eeducate and mobilize api and aapi community members in nc | $62,400 |
| Cambodian Association of North Carolina Greensboro, NC | Educate and mobilize api and aapi community members in nc | $60,000 |
| Southeast Asian Coalition Charlotte, NC | Educate and mobilize api and aapi community members in nc | $60,000 |
| Asheville Korean Baptist Church Hendersonville, NC | Educate and mobilize api and aapi community members in nc | $10,000 |
| Cambodian Association of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Educate and mobilize api and aapi community members in nc | $10,000 |
| Chinese American Friendship Association Cary, NC | Educate and mobilize api and aapi community members in nc | $10,000 |
| Movenc Foundation Raleigh, NC | Educate and mobilize api and aapi community members in nc | $10,000 |
| Nepal Center of North Carolina Holly Springs, NC | Educate and mobilize api and aapi community members in nc | $10,000 |
| Eagle Market Street Development Corporation Asheville, NC | Fiscal sponsor for western North Carolina alliance of asian americans and pacific islanders. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,745,373 | $5,495,105 | $3,260,760 | $305,340 | 10 | $216,350 |
| 2023 | $6,280,192 | $2,372,034 | $1,446,319 | $105,000 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $5,458,092 | $3,399,277 | $1,035,002 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,598,246 | $1,786,641 | $497,855 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,355,880 | $1,016,917 | $365,656 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NCAAT states that its mission is to bring together the AAPI community in North Carolina through civic engagement and political participation. Its website describes a broader commitment to equity and justice by fostering community among Asian Americans and allies through civic engagement, leadership development, grassroots mobilization, and political participation.
The 2024 filing describes voter engagement, youth engagement, and community engagement as program areas. It reports voter-registration and get-out-the-vote activities, youth workshops, trainings, internships and leadership opportunities, and community gatherings, citizenship-clinic legal review, and educational events. The filing also describes regrants to organizations for educating and mobilizing API and AAPI community members in North Carolina.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, NCAAT reported 10 grants totaling $305,340. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $62,940, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards were:
Each of these four grants was listed for educating and mobilizing API and AAPI community members in North Carolina. Other 2024 grants were $10,000 each to Asheville Korean Baptist Church, Cambodian Association of Charlotte, Chinese American Friendship Association, MoveNC Foundation, and Nepal Center of North Carolina, for the same stated purpose; and Eagle Market Street Development Corporation, as fiscal sponsor for the Western North Carolina Alliance of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
The filing says organizations go through an application process and sign an agreement detailing commitments and metric requirements. Grants are paid by bank transfer or check in installments agreed upon before funds are released. Grantees meet with NCAAT for scheduled progress check-ins, and the filing says funds may be recaptured if agreed metrics are not met.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chavi Koneru as executive director. Officers and directors listed are Sam Parker, board chair; Inderdeep Chatrath, vice chair; Stacey Carless, treasurer; Shrikar Nunna, secretary and board member; Piyush Gambhir, board member; and Anu Virkar, board member.
North Carolina Asian Americans Together is led by Chavi Koneru, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chavi Koneru
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $159K (2024)
Sam Parker
Board Chair
Secretary → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Inderdeep Chatrath
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Carless
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shrikar Nunna
Secretary & Board Member
Board Member → Secretary & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anu Virkar
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Piyush Gambhir
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Chris Kromm (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Cindy Yu Robinson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Manju Karkare (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Heidi Kim (2020) — Chair
- Former: Juliana Cabrales (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sandhya Bathija (2020) — Board Member
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $159K, to Chavi Koneru (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about North Carolina Asian Americans Together
How much does North Carolina Asian Americans Together give each year?
North Carolina Asian Americans Together gave $305K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $105K across 3 grants.
What is North Carolina Asian Americans Together's typical grant size?
North Carolina Asian Americans Together's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $30,534, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does North Carolina Asian Americans Together give grants?
North Carolina Asian Americans Together gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greensboro, NC (2 grants) and Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does North Carolina Asian Americans Together give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on North Carolina Asian Americans Together's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educate and Mobilize API and Aapi Community Members in NC" (8 grants).
Who are North Carolina Asian Americans Together's largest grantees?
North Carolina Asian Americans Together's largest 2024 grantees include North Carolina Hmong Womens Association ($62,940), Montagnard Dega Association ($62,400) and Cambodian Association of North Carolina ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is North Carolina Asian Americans Together?
North Carolina Asian Americans Together reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.5M.
What does North Carolina Asian Americans Together fund?
NCAAT states that its mission is to bring together the AAPI community in North Carolina through civic engagement and political participation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from North Carolina Asian Americans Together?
North Carolina Asian Americans Together has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ncaatogether.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is North Carolina Asian Americans Together's EIN?
North Carolina Asian Americans Together's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3125435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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