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Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP)

Website:

aapip.org/
Location:

OAKLAND, CA
Tax ID:

94-3150064
Tax-Exempt Status:

501(c)(3)

Budget (2019):

Revenue: $902,035
Expenses: $990,784
Assets: $1,723,943
Location:

Oakland, California

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Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) is a left-of-center national membership organization that expands and mobilizes philanthropic and community resources for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. It was founded in 1990 and supports ten regional chapters around country in cities such as Boston, Los Angeles, and Washington DC. 1

Overview

Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy supports left-of-center philanthropy efforts focused on Asian American communities. 2 The organization makes a number of grants to support other left-of-center philanthropy coalitions including National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, Neighborhood Funders Group, and Hispanics in Philanthropy. 3

Funding

Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy has received funding from Mackenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. 4 AAPIP also received a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for $50,000 for public awareness and analysis. 5

AAPIP received a grant of $10,000 from the aerospace manufacturing company Boeing as a part of a $1.1 million philanthropic campaign by the company focused on AAPI organizations. 6 AAPIP also received multiple grants from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation in 2016, 2019, 2020, and 2021. 7

People

Patricia Eng is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy. She began working for AAPIP after serving as Chief Service Officer at the Mayor’s Office of the City of New York. She graduated from Hunter College School of Social Work and Princeton University. 8

Suk Rhee, vice president of programs at Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, 9 was accused by colleagues of creating a toxic work environment at her previous position as director of the Office of Community and Civic Life in Portland, Oregon. 10 A review released in May 2021 confirmed reports of employee complaints going back years, including accusations of a social and emotional harm, punitive management practices, dysfunctional work culture, a lack of resources, and a disconnect between the goals and practices of the bureau. Rhee departed her position and received a severance package that included a payment for accrued vacation time and six months of payments to continue medical benefits. By signing the agreement, Rhee agreed to not apply for a new job with the city for at least three years and gave up any right to sue the city. 11

References

  1. “Asian American-Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP).” Devex.com. Accessed January 9, 2022. https://www.devex.com/organizations/asian-american-pacific-islanders-in-philanthropy-aapip-110257.
  2. “About AAPIP.” AAPIP Website, November 12, 2021. https://aapip.org/about-aapip/.
  3. Asian Americans-Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2019, Schedule I https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/943150064/202130279349301313/full
  4. Lim, Briana. “Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott Donates to a Dozen AAPI Causes – AsAmNews.” AsAmNews. Last modified June 17, 2021. https://asamnews.com/2021/06/17/mackenzie-scott-donates-2-7-billion-dollars-to-286-non-profits-including-asian-american-pacific-islander-focused-groups/.
  5.  “Asian American-Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy.” Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Accessed January 8, 2022. https://www.gatesfoundation.org/about/committed-grants/2020/05/inv018081.
  6.  General, Ryan. “Boeing Donates $1.1 Million to Causes Supporting the AAPI Community.” Yahoo.com. Last modified May 14, 2021. https://news.yahoo.com/boeing-donates-1-1-million-210523168.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAI93KDJNWMbYxAy7lqxl9XyxG6KwFffyvYhjZq94CteK4LkGxglTCA8aOrHUGEhlliMVANNdUKcFSECbJ9O-Pqci7XU4pspFP5VcCu2ALMMOruHxn80kFmMyTwun2eaBWfpGdLNPcmuV3yftbRRSns0XmeSd-cLNYnDD66QGtRUd.
  7. “Asian American-Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy.” David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Last modified December 17, 2021. https://www.packard.org/grants-and-investments/grants-database/asian-american-pacific-islanders-in-philanthropy/.
  8. “Patricia Eng.” AAPIP Website. Last modified October 21, 2021. https://aapip.org/people/patricia-eng/.
  9. “Suk Rhee.” AAPIP Website. Last modified September 17, 2021. https://aapip.org/people/suk-rhee/.
  10. Redden, Jim. “Civic Life Director Gets $176k to Leave Embattled Portland Bureau.” KOIN.com. Last modified May 19, 2021. https://www.koin.com/news/civic-affairs/civic-life-director-got-176k-to-leave-embattled-portland-bureau/.
  11. Redden, Jim. “Civic Life Director Gets $176k to Leave Embattled Portland Bureau.” KOIN.com. Last modified May 19, 2021. https://www.koin.com/news/civic-affairs/civic-life-director-got-176k-to-leave-embattled-portland-bureau/.
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Nonprofit Information

  • Accounting Period: June - May
  • Tax Exemption Received: January 1, 1996

    • Available Filings

    Period Form Type Total revenue Total functional expenses Total assets (EOY) Total liabilities (EOY) Unrelated business income? Total contributions Program service revenue Investment income Comp. of current officers, directors, etc. Form 990
    2019 Jun Form 990 $902,035 $990,784 $1,723,943 $66,897 N $875,785 $26,025 $0 $128,471 PDF
    2018 Jun Form 990 $1,984,663 $991,844 $1,797,537 $51,742 N $1,955,373 $27,375 $800 $129,633 PDF
    2017 Jun Form 990 $606,007 $1,085,188 $868,926 $115,950 N $576,516 $27,861 $0 $139,240
    2016 Jun Form 990 $1,260,610 $1,727,939 $1,310,359 $78,192 N $1,241,055 $0 $0 $307,223 PDF
    2015 Jun Form 990 $1,209,017 $996,959 $1,764,261 $64,765 N $1,204,833 $0 $58 $54,505 PDF
    2014 Dec Form 990 $1,950,754 $1,730,491 $1,559,267 $71,829 N $1,945,567 $0 $430 $0 PDF
    2013 Dec Form 990 $1,110,185 $2,207,512 $1,388,836 $121,661 N $1,108,667 $0 $2,835 $162,980 PDF
    2012 Dec Form 990 $2,359,793 $2,938,759 $2,613,849 $249,347 N $2,329,593 $0 $10,146 $184,218 PDF
    2011 Dec Form 990 $2,468,438 $2,632,909 $3,084,312 $142,236 N $2,431,596 $0 $27,131 $174,808 PDF

    Additional Filings (PDFs)

    Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP)

    300 FRANK H OGAWA PLZ STE 256
    OAKLAND, CA 94612-2048