South Asia Advocates
Improve the lives of people in South Asia through leadership development job skills training and literacy programs. Additionally we focus on raising awareness and mobilizing people to take action which includes providing materials and leading trips to South Asia.
South Asia Advocates at a glance
In short: South Asia Advocates gave $187K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $94K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $187,448
- +78.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $93,724
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $93,724
- Total assets
- $158,531
- -51.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who South Asia Advocates funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ministry to the Nations ($158K). Together the top 2 received $187K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How South Asia Advocates gives
- Giving grew 486% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $187K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $187K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry to the Nations Everett, WA | Leadership Development | $157,750 |
| Legacy Trust of Marianna Florida Marianna, FL | Leadership Development | $29,698 |
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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 | $158,531 | $1,052,941 | $1,219,500 | $187,448 | 2 | $12 |
| 2023 | $325,090 | $961,287 | $751,851 | $105,000 | 1 | $8 |
| 2022 | $115,654 | $648,072 | $770,504 | $30,000 | 1 | $2 |
| 2021 | $238,086 | $833,172 | $883,254 | $32,000 | 2 | $2 |
| 2020 | $288,168 | $1,041,491 | $861,100 | $17,000 | 1 | $2 |
About South Asia Advocates
Based on IRS filings
South Asia Advocates is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Kirkland, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $159K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $187K. Net investment income was $12.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
South Asia Advocates is led by Marc Bauman, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marc Bauman
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Kay Fowler
Director
On filings since 2020
$6 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Obed Yusaf
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 $2K, to Marc Bauman (President).
Frequently asked questions about South Asia Advocates
How much does South Asia Advocates give each year?
South Asia Advocates gave $187K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $105K across 1 grant.
How large is South Asia Advocates?
South Asia Advocates reported $159K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is South Asia Advocates?
South Asia Advocates is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Kirkland, WA. It holds $159K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does South Asia Advocates operate?
South Asia Advocates has awarded grants in Florida, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington.
What is South Asia Advocates's EIN?
South Asia Advocates's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2089228. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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