Asian American Scholar Forum Inc is located in New York, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Asian American Scholar Forum Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ASIAN AMERICAN SCHOLAR FORUM (AASF) IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION PROMOTING ACADEMIC BELONGING, OPENNESS, FREEDOM, AND EQUALITY FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AASF WORKS TO ENSURE A SEAT AT THE TABLE FOR THE ASIAN AMERICAN SCHOLAR COMMUNITY STRIVING TO LIFT UP THEIR VOICE AND ADVANCE AND PROTECT THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF ALL. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, EDUCATION, AND BUILDING BRIDGES. AASF CONVENES HIGH LEVEL DISCUSSIONS AND MEETINGS WITH THE WHITE HOUSE, FEDERAL AGENCIES, ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. AASF ENSURES THAT THE ASIAN AMERICAN SCHOLAR COMMUNITY IS EDUCATED ON THE LAWS AND POLICIES THAT IMPACT THEIR RIGHTS, WHILE ENGAGING WITH POLICYMAKERS TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE CRUCIAL EXPERTISE AND LIVED EXPERIENCE OF ASIAN AMERICAN AND SCHOLAR COMMUNITIES. FURTHERMORE, THE AASF'S LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND HELPS TO FIGHT DISCRIMINATION AND RACIAL BIAS AGAINST SCHOLARS BY FUNDING LEGAL WORK THAT HAS A POTENTIAL FOR NATIONAL IMPACT OR SETTING LEGAL PRECEDENT. AASF ALSO WORKS ON EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS TO LIFT UP THE HISTORY AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF ASIAN AMERICANS AND FURTHER EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH DATA AND RESEARCH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kai Li President | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Yasheng Huang Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chuan He Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Xihong Lin Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Zhigang Suo Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gang Chen Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $984,235 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $984,235 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $242 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $984,477 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,180 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $54,992 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,976 |
Office expenses | $1,834 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $3,088 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $2,414 |
Total functional expenses | $149,484 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $755,100 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $97,125 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $852,225 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,018 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $18,018 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $654,091 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $180,116 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $852,225 |