The Very Asian Foundation
The Very Asian Foundation's mission is to shine a light on asian experiences through advocacy and celebration.
The Very Asian Foundation at a glance
In short: The Very Asian Foundation gave $14K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,913
- +440.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $6,957
- Median grant
- $6,957
- Total assets
- $113,715
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Very Asian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Other Grants Under 5000 Each ($8K). Together the top 2 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $14K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $14K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other Grants Under 5000 Each | — | $7,564 |
| Bruce Lee Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $6,349 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113,715 | $151,774 | $147,859 | $13,913 | 2 |
| 2023 | $109,861 | $200,826 | $197,032 | $2,573 | Total only |
| 2022 | $116,895 | $210,755 | $104,749 | $1,608 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Very Asian Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Very Asian Foundation is a public charity, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $114K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Very Asian Foundation is led by Gia Vang, Co-President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gia Vang
Co-President
Secretary → Co-President, 2024
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Van Dillen
Co-President
President → Co-President, 2024
On filings since 2022
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Nguyen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire Nipper
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danny Poon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kat Lieu
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Rigell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Soogi Hong
Executive Di
Contracted Executive Director → Executive Di, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$33K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Alex Lee
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Lenivy
Vice President
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lei Deng
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $33K, to Soogi Hong (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about The Very Asian Foundation
How much does The Very Asian Foundation give each year?
The Very Asian Foundation gave $14K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $3K in grants paid.
How large is The Very Asian Foundation?
The Very Asian Foundation reported $114K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $152K.
Where does The Very Asian Foundation operate?
The Very Asian Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The Very Asian Foundation's EIN?
The Very Asian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4516826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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