Center for Asian American Media

EIN: 942801493 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

San Francisco, CA

Total Revenue
$11,535,103
Total Expenses
$4,139,308
Total Assets
$16,250,057
Net Assets
$15,370,068
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1980
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Stephen Gong
Phone
4158630814
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

Center for Asian American Media, founded in 1980, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $11.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 175% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $7.4M, a strong 64% operating margin.

Mission

To present stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. The Center does this by funding, producing, distributing, and exhibiting films, television, LIVE PERFORMANCES and digital media.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,944,892
Program Service Revenue $334,195
Investment Income $235,188
Other Revenue $20,828
TOTAL REVENUE $11,535,103

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $773,750
Salaries & Benefits $1,907,673
Fundraising Expenses $472,399
Program Expenses $3,258,597
Other Expenses $1,427,447
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,139,308

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $11,535,103 $4,191,683 +1.8%
Expenses $4,139,308 $3,677,521 +0.1%
Net Income $7,395,795 $514,162 +13.4%
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
14
Employees
34
Volunteers
200

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
$177,544
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Stephen Gong Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$166,544 $11,000 $177,544
Donald Young Dir. of Programs 40.00
$142,325 $2,000 $144,325
James Ott Dir. of Finance 40.00
$132,759 $2,000 $134,759
Frances Pomperada Dir. of Developmt 40.00
$121,760 $2,000 $123,760
Vincent Pan Co-Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dipti Ghosh Co-Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brent Hall Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Lei Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Nguyen Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Bao Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christine Chen Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rosemarie Nahm BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Chin Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hanson Li Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cheryl Wei Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Myong Leigh Vice Chair 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paula Madison Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Frank Nakano Board Member 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
2024 $11,535,103 $4,139,308 $16,250,057 $7,395,795
2023 $4,191,683 $3,677,521 $9,357,107 $514,162
2022 $4,982,490 $3,835,946 $8,017,126 $1,146,544
2021 $6,137,998 $3,030,459 $7,019,296 $3,107,539
2020 $2,872,744 $2,937,243 $3,847,406 $-64,499
2019 $2,478,502 $2,573,486 $3,823,212 $-94,984
2018 $2,744,800 $2,941,767 $3,991,564 $-196,967
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