Apano Communities United Fund

Organization Overview

Apano Communities United Fund is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Apano Communities United Fund employed 75 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Apano Communities United Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Apano Communities United Fund generated $5.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 33.2% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2018, Apano Communities United Fund has awarded 151 individual grants totaling $2,141,891. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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APANO UNITES ASIANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS TO BUILD POWER, DEVELOP LEADERS, AND ADVANCE EQUITY THROUGH ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND CUTURAL WORK.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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APANO CUF RESPONDED TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC TO HELP ASIAN, PACIFIC ISLANDER, AND OTHER COMMUNITIES INCLUDING FAMILIES, ELDERS, SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, RENTERS, AND OTHERS, NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES OF THE PANDEMIC. SUPPORT INCLUDED DISTRIBUTING PPE AND RESOURCES, SHARING TRANSLATED MATERIALS, CONVENING VIRTUAL EVENTS FOR OUR COMMUNITY TO GATHER ONLINE, AND CO-HOSTING VACCINATION EVENTS.


APANO CUF RESPONDED TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC TO HELP ASIAN, PACIFIC ISLANDER, AND OTHER COMMUNITIES INCLUDING FAMILIES, ELDERS, SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, RENTERS, AND OTHERS, NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES OF THE PANDEMIC. SUPPORT INCLUDED DISTRIBUTING PPE AND RESOURCES, SHARING TRANSLATED MATERIALS, CONVENING VIRTUAL EVENTS FOR OUR COMMUNITY TO GATHER ONLINE, AND CO-HOSTING VACCINATION EVENTS.


APANO CUF FOCUSES ON ARTS AND CULTURAL PRACTICES THAT DRIVE COMMUNITY CHANGE. WE PUT COMMUNITY VOICES AT THE CENTER, WORKING WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CREATE EXHIBITIONS AT THE ORCHARDS OF 82ND BUILDING. WE ALSO HOSTED 250 PARTICIPANTS VIRTUALLY THROUGH OUR 2020 EAST PORTLAND ARTS AND LITERARY FESTIVAL, WHICH FOCUSED ON RESILIENCE, CARE AND TRANSFORMATION.


WE HELP COMMUNITIES MEET BASIC NEEDS THROUGH FOOD SECURITY, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, PPE DISTRIBUTION, WORKERS RELIEF FUNDING, SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS, AND IN PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND EMERGING FIRMS. WE HAVE ALSO ASSISTED IN CULTURALLY AND LANGUAGE SPECIFIC SHARING OF PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION AROUND COVID AND VACCINE ENROLLMENT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sue Day Jul 20 - May 21
Director Of Finance
$76,280
Jennifer Chang
Chair
$0
Cleo Tung
Vice Chair
$0
Yaejoon Kwon
Secretary
$0
Sayer Jones
Treasurer
$0
Kathleen Holt Aug 20 - Jul 21
Interim Executive Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$69,000
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,627,524
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,808,633
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,505,157
Total Program Service Revenue$953,574
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$22,103
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,442,613

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Apano Communities United Fund has awarded $861,418 in support to 63 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR

Org PageRecipient Profile

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: NEW OREGON MOVEMENT GRANTS

$121,100

FAMILY FORWARD OREGON

Org PageRecipient Profile

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY CATALYST SUBAWARD

$75,000

WILLAMETTE VALLEY LAW PROJECT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Woodburn, OR

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY CATALYST SUBAWARD

$75,000

EAST PORTLAND NEIGHBORS LLC

PURPOSE: GRANT FOR COVID RESPONSE WORK

$47,520

MIC MICRONESIAN ISLANDER COMMUNITY

PURPOSE: FISCAL SPONSOREE FUNDS

$28,928

NATIVE WELLNESS INSTITUTE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Gresham, OR

PURPOSE: BIPOC DATA COUNCIL PARTICIPATION

$19,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 31 grants that Apano Communities United Fund has recieved totaling $1,627,743.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Oregon Consumer Justice

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: CONSUMER ADVOCACY POLICY

$200,000
Oregon Community Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: Cultural Heritage

$170,263
Asian Americans Advancing Justice -Aajc Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: VOTING RIGHTS AND ANTI-ASIAN VIOLENCE

$135,000
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General operating support

$125,000
Meyer Memorial Trust

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: FOR OPERATING SUPPORT TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ASIANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS DURING THE PANDEMIC AND TO ADVANCE EQUITY THROUGH ADVOCACY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, CULTURAL WORK, COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

$120,000
Meyer Memorial Trust

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$100,000
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