US Asia Institute
To facilitate understanding and communication between the U.S. and Asia by educating congressional members and staff; diplomats; and others from business, government, and academia through people-to-people exchanges, off-the-record briefings, networking
US Asia Institute at a glance
In short: US Asia Institute gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $25,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $412,531
- +14.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who US Asia Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was USHeartland China Association ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300 (2021) to $25K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| USHeartland China Association Chicago, IL | Program Sponsorship | $25,000 |
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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 | $412,531 | $573,514 | $745,391 | $25,000 | 1 | $19,243 |
| 2023 | $361,446 | $608,333 | $739,652 | — | — | $7,891 |
| 2022 | $493,540 | $657,615 | $732,315 | — | — | $7,396 |
| 2021 | $547,015 | $672,183 | $549,529 | $300 | Total only | $3,954 |
| 2020 | $406,815 | $667,524 | $516,416 | — | — | $5,730 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About US Asia Institute
Based on IRS filings
US Asia Institute is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $413K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $19K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
US Asia Institute's 2024 filing lists 14 officers; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Fenton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher McCannell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Chon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisabeth Sugahara
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liza Walsh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nien Su
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Ara
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wally Hsueh
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Sue Bissell
Presidentsecretarytrustee
Executive Director & Secretary → Executive Directorsecretary, 2022
Executive Directorsecretary → Presidentsecretarytrustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $120K (2024)
Benjamin Wu
Vice Chairmantrustee
Vice Chairman & Trustee → Vice Chairmantrustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Craig Lew
Treasurertrustee
Treasurer → Treasurertrustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Lau-Kee
Chairmantrustee
Chairman & Trustee → Chairmantrustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Javade Chaudhri
Vice Chairmantrustee
Vice Chairman & Trustee → Vice Chairmantrustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tami Overby
Vice Chairmantrustee
Trustee → Vice Chairmantrustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joseph Fawkner (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 $120K, to Mary Sue Bissell (PresidentSecretaryTrustee).
Frequently asked questions about US Asia Institute
How much does US Asia Institute give each year?
US Asia Institute gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is US Asia Institute?
US Asia Institute reported $413K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $574K.
What is US Asia Institute?
US Asia Institute is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $413K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does US Asia Institute operate?
US Asia Institute has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is US Asia Institute's EIN?
US Asia Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1162573. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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