The Asia Group Foundation
The Asia Group Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. In 2024, it gave $148,000 through 11 grants to charitable organizations, with listed recipients working in areas including civic participation, education, international exchange, homelessness services, and community gardens.
The Asia Group Foundation at a glance
In short: The Asia Group Foundation gave $148K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in District of Columbia. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $148,000
- -17.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -31.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,455
- +19.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $73,826
- +767.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Asia Group Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue Nw 100, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 350-3200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Asia Group Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Association for Urban Debate League ($30K). Together the top 10 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 77 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in DC (54%), Illinois (20%), California (19%), Nevada (7%), and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Asia Group Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $148K (2024) to $337K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Association for Urban Debate League Chicago, IL | General Support | $30,000 |
| Running Start Washington, DC | General Support | $30,000 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | General Support | $27,500 |
| International Student Conferences Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $16,000 |
| Miriam's Kitchen Washington, DC | General Support | $10,500 |
| Rhino 911 Reno, NV | General Support | $10,000 |
| Street Wise Partners Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| City Blossoms Washington, DC | General Support | $7,000 |
| National Association of Japan-American Societies Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Sejong Society Arlington, VA | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,826 | $215,000 | $150,684 | $148,000 | 11 | $150,684 | $741 |
| 2023 | $8,510 | $186,900 | $180,163 | $179,500 | 16 | $180,163 | $490 |
| 2022 | $1,773 | $155,000 | $192,226 | $191,000 | 16 | $192,226 | $625 |
| 2021 | $38,999 | $250,250 | $239,044 | $235,500 | 15 | $239,044 | $1,494 |
| 2020 | $27,793 | $104,500 | $341,321 | $337,155 | 19 | — | $4,284 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Asia Group Foundation reported a distributable amount of $741 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Running Start says it trains young women to run for political office; International Student Conferences says it promotes peace through international student interchange; and Miriam’s Kitchen says it works to end chronic homelessness in Washington, DC. City Blossoms describes its mission as cultivating community well-being through creative, kid-driven gardens. UC San Diego Foundation says it raises private support for the university’s research, teaching, and public service mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $148,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $30,000 each to National Association for Urban Debate League and Running Start, and $27,500 to UC San Diego Foundation. Other grants included $16,000 to International Student Conferences, $10,500 to Miriam’s Kitchen, and $10,000 each to Rhino 911 and Street Wise Partners. All listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rexon Ryu as chairman, Nirav Patel as vice chairman, and Ashok Malik and Kurt Tong as directors.
The Asia Group Foundation is led by Rexon Ryu, Chairman on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rexon Ryu
Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashok Malik
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Tong
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nirav Patel
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jing Su Vivatrat (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Kurt M. Campbell (2020–2021) — Chairman
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Asia Group Foundation
How much does The Asia Group Foundation give each year?
The Asia Group Foundation gave $148K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $180K across 16 grants.
What is The Asia Group Foundation's typical grant size?
The Asia Group Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,455, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Asia Group Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Asia Group Foundation give grants?
The Asia Group Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (20%) and California (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants).
Does The Asia Group Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Asia Group Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Asia Group Foundation's largest grantees?
The Asia Group Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Association for Urban Debate League ($30,000), Running Start ($30,000) and Uc San Diego Foundation ($27,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Asia Group Foundation?
The Asia Group Foundation reported $74K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $151K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $741 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Asia Group Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Asia Group Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Asia Group Foundation's EIN?
The Asia Group Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0737670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Asia Group Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Asia Group Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-asia-group-foundation-morg_bd17b20497d64e1089347f31421f48ce
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