Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote

EIN: 030575412 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

Washington, DC

Total Revenue
$1,287,668
Total Expenses
$3,275,816
Total Assets
$12,193,102
Net Assets
$6,454,513
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
Christine Chen
Phone
2022239170
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 75% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 154% operating deficit.

Mission

It is the mission of APIAVote to encourage and promote civic participation of Asian Pacific Islander Americans in the electoral and public processes at the national, state, and local levels. APIAVote also aims to educate and inform Asian and Pacific Islander American citizens in the United States, on a nonpartisan basis, to register and exercise their right to vote in federal, state, and local elections for public offices and to participate in the political process.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $747,608

Research & Communications - APIAVote's Strategic Communications program aims to shift the narrative surrounding AAPIs and raise awareness of their growing impact on society. We are also an...

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Research & Communications - APIAVote's Strategic Communications program aims to shift the narrative surrounding AAPIs and raise awareness of their growing impact on society. We are also an information hub for AAPI voters, especially those in underserved communities to get educated on voting by providing translated materials and inclusive content that empowers them to engage in our democratic process.

Program 2
Expenses: $630,236

National Field Program - APIAVote's National Field program empowers grassroots organizations and young AAPIs to become dynamic, sustainable and effective organizers who embed a culture of civic...

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National Field Program - APIAVote's National Field program empowers grassroots organizations and young AAPIs to become dynamic, sustainable and effective organizers who embed a culture of civic engagement and build local power. We collaborate and invest in local organizations large and small as well as young student leaders, to engage with AAPI voters directly and effectively as the trusted messengers of their campuses and local communities.

Program 3
Expenses: $460,885

Outreach - APIAVote empowers and supports its nationwide network of partner organizations through hosting or attending conferences, events and meetings to further our mission of empowering Asian...

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Outreach - APIAVote empowers and supports its nationwide network of partner organizations through hosting or attending conferences, events and meetings to further our mission of empowering Asian American and Pacific Islander AAPI communities to strengthen and sustain a culture of civic engagement. This also includes meetings with potential partners to educate them on being a part of APIAVote's vast network, as well as attending community events to further our relationship building in the AAPI nonprofit space. We also worked in coalition with more than 50 nonprofits, multicultural partners, influencers, celebrities, and community leaders to host the Unity March, a national effort to build a solidarity movement following the rise in violence against Asian Americans.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $759,479
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $322,793
Other Revenue $205,396
TOTAL REVENUE $1,287,668

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $372,800
Salaries & Benefits $1,590,332
Fundraising Expenses $244,225
Program Expenses $2,666,197
Other Expenses $1,312,684
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,275,816

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,287,668 $5,250,964 -0.8%
Expenses $3,275,816 $9,658,737 -0.7%
Net Income $-1,988,148 $-4,407,773 -0.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
16
Volunteers
60

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$437,927
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Christine Chen Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$251,125 $19,159 $270,284
Kevin Hirano Director 40.00
Officer
$144,326 $23,317 $167,643
Hiroaki R Sakaniwa Director Policy 40.00
$118,571 $7,729 $126,300
Sieng Lee Nat'l Field Dir. 40.00
$102,267 $10,354 $112,621
Karen Eng Chairman 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
S Floyd Mori Director 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Naomi Tacuyan Underwood Director 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Patel Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jonathan Tana Lepule Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Chan Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Buck Gee Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Lui Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,287,668 $3,275,816 $12,193,102 $-1,988,148
2024 $5,250,964 $9,658,737 $10,097,759 $-4,407,773
2023 $10,295,527 $2,374,145 $14,359,339 $7,921,382
2022 $8,423,877 $4,829,733 $6,801,516 $3,594,144
2021 $2,258,925 $881,554 $2,628,368 $1,377,371
2020 $1,967,806 $1,804,530 $1,329,949 $163,276
2019 $357,089 $942,544 $1,187,974 $-585,455
2018 $2,343,769 $965,359 $1,668,754 $1,378,410
2017 $792,326 $559,514 $245,372 $232,812
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