ACE FOUNDATION

EIN: 463200311 501(c)(3) Human Services

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$3,207,046
Total Expenses
$2,300,807
Total Assets
$3,366,612
Net Assets
$2,999,343
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
CHILING TONG
Phone
2022042579
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ACE FOUNDATION, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $906K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICANS BY ASSISTING THE ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER (AAPI) AND ALL SMALL BUSINESS COMMUNITIES THROUGH BUSINESS EDUCATION AND TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,260,000 Revenue: $105,245

AAPISTRONG AND SMALL BUSINESS PRIORITY: AAPISTRONG IS A NATIONAL CALL-TO-ACTION PROGRAM POWERED BY THE NATIONAL ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (NATIONAL...

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AAPISTRONG AND SMALL BUSINESS PRIORITY: AAPISTRONG IS A NATIONAL CALL-TO-ACTION PROGRAM POWERED BY THE NATIONAL ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (NATIONAL ACE). THE PROGRAM'S PRIMARY GOAL IS TO CONVENE OUR NETWORK OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS, ENTREPRENEURS, CORPORATE LEADERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS TO ADVANCE EQUITY, JUSTICE, AND OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNITIES EVERYWHERE. THE AAPISTRONG PROGRAM FOSTERS THE WELLBEING OF THESE VITAL INSTITUTIONS BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON BUSINESS RESILIENCE, RESOURCES ON BUSINESS RECOVERY, INFORMATION ON STARTING, GROWING, OR RETAINING A BUSINESS, AND CREATING AVENUES FOR EDUCATION ON ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND CONTRACTING. ACE FOUNDATION HAD 214 IN-PERSON ATTENDEES AT 3 BUSINESS WORKSHOPS IN 2024.

Program 2
Expenses: $254,826

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - ACE FOUNDATION EDUCATES LOCAL AND REGIONAL AAPI CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, MOU PARTNERS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS THROUGH...

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - ACE FOUNDATION EDUCATES LOCAL AND REGIONAL AAPI CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, MOU PARTNERS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS THROUGH QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. ACE FOUNDATION ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO OUR NATION'S ECONOMIC GROWTH, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AND GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY BY SUPPORTING PROGRAMS AND POLICIES THAT CREATE MORE AAPI BUSINESS OWNERS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND CORPORATE LEADERS. IN 2024, ACE FOUNDATION HELD 4 MULTI-WEEK ACCELERATORS WITH 2,804 ATTENDEES.

Program 3
Expenses: $246,969

EDUCATION - ACE FOUNDATION WORKS TO EDUCATE ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AND ALL SMALL BUSINESS COMMUNITIES ON ISSUES THAT WILL DIRECTLY IMPROVE THEIR ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, AND SOCIAL...

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EDUCATION - ACE FOUNDATION WORKS TO EDUCATE ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AND ALL SMALL BUSINESS COMMUNITIES ON ISSUES THAT WILL DIRECTLY IMPROVE THEIR ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING. ACE FOUNDATION HOSTS EVENTS AIMED TO HELP EDUCATE MINORITY AND ALL BUSINESS COMMUNITIES. THESE EVENTS INCLUDE ROUNDTABLES AND SYMPOSIUMS COORDINATED WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. MANY OF THESE EVENTS ARE VIRTUAL WEBINARS WHICH COVER TOPICS AROUND ACCESS TO CAPITAL, CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES, GRANT WRITING, RETIREMENT SECURITY, FINANCIAL CAPACITY, AND CHALLENGES FACING MINORITY BUSINESS OWNERS. IN 2024, ACE FOUNDATION HAD A TOTAL OF 3,159 IN-PERSON ATTENDEES AND 3,839 WEBINAR ATTENDEES. WE HAD A TOTAL OF 970 ATTENDEES AT OUR SMALL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLES AND 1,416 AT OUR SIGNATURE EVENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,017,578
Program Service Revenue $105,245
Investment Income $84,223
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,207,046

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,344,763
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,832,108
Other Expenses $956,044
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,300,807

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,207,046 $2,565,208 +0.3%
Expenses $2,300,807 $2,233,333 +0.0%
Net Income $906,239 $331,875 +1.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
17

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
$0
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KAREN ENG CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIMMY FERGUSON VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACEY DOI TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMIT BHATNAGAR SECRETARY (THROUGH JANUARY) 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CY CHEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELODY CHEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN JIN DAVIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMMY FUNASAKI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS HUANG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL IMADA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NARUMI INATSUGU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHEWY JANG DIRECTOR (THROUGH JANUARY) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAU-WAI LAM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTY LORENZO DIRECTOR (THROUGH JANUARY) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IAN SO DIRECTOR (THROUGH JANUARY) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FA'AMOANA UTA'I DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BIN YU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHILING TONG PRESIDENT AND CEO 2.00
Officer
$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
2024 $3,207,046 $2,300,807 $3,366,612 $906,239
2023 $2,565,208 $2,233,333 $2,452,433 $331,875
2022 $4,126,452 $4,379,062 $2,162,590 $-252,610
2021 $4,925,952 $3,547,528 $2,377,771 $1,378,424
2020 $387,420 $360,288 $657,732 $27,132
2019 $311,710 $322,536 $599,695 $-10,826
2018 $272,500 $300,447 $610,703 $-27,947
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