Asian Pacific Environmental Network

Organization Overview

Asian Pacific Environmental Network is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Asian Pacific Environmental Network employed 94 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Asian Pacific Environmental Network 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 12/2021, Asian Pacific Environmental Network generated $11.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.1% per year over the past 7 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 2019, Asian Pacific Environmental Network has awarded 29 individual grants totaling $484,975. 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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ALL PEOPLE HAVE A RIGHT TO A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THEIR COMMUNITIES CAN LIVE, WORK, LEARN, PLAY AND THRIVE. TOWARDS THIS VISION, APEN BRINGS TOGETHER A COLLECTIVE VOICE TO DEVELOP AN ALTERNATIVE AGENDA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE. THROUGH BUILDING AN ORGANIZED MOVEMENT, WE STRIVE TO BRING FUNDAMENTAL CHANGES TO ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS THAT WILL PRIORITIZE PUBLIC GOOD OVER PROFITS AND PROMOTE THE RIGHT OF EVERY PERSON TO A DECENT, SAFE, AFFORDABLE QUALITY OF LIFE, AND THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN DECISIONS AFFECTING OUR LIVES. APEN HOLDS THIS VISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOR ALL PEOPLE. OUR WORK FOCUSES ON ASIAN IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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RICHMOND & OAKLAND - APEN MAINTAINED DEEP RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH ONGOING ENGAGEMENT WITH ITS GRASSROOTS POOR AND WORKING CLASS ASIAN IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE MEMBERS. APEN COMPLETED TWO VIRTUAL APEN ACADEMY SERIES, AND PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT. STAFF PROVIDED CULTURALLY COMPETENT OUTREACH, LANGUAGE ACCESS, AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO LEADERS AND RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN DECISION-MAKING. APENS MEMBERS HELPED SECURE CAMPAIGN WINS FOR JUST TRANSITION AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVELS TO STOP THE BAD (REFINERY POLLUTION), BUILD THE NEW (CLIMATE RESILIENCE HUBS, GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT), AND MOVE THE MONEY (CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS IN PREVENTION).


STATE, POLICY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - APEN PROVIDED LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT TO STATE AND NATIONAL ALLIANCES INCLUDING: CALIFORNIA GREEN NEW DEAL COALITION (CA GND), CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE (CEJA), ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDERS FOR CIVIC EMPOWERMENT (AAPI FORCE), AND MILLION VOTERS PROJECT. FOR THE CA GND, APEN ORGANIZED AND EXPANDED THE STEERING COMMITTEERECRUITING SEVENTEEN NEW CROSS-SECTORAL ORGANIZATIONS. THE COALITION SET SHORT AND LONG TERM CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES AND RESEARCHED AND ANALYZED EMERGING CLIMATE JUSTICE POLICY ISSUES. THE COALITION ASSESSED THE STATE BUDGET FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE IMPLICATIONS, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS IN COMMUNITY RESILIENCE CENTERS ACROSS THE STATE WHERE FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES CAN ACCESS SERVICES AND CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER DISASTER STRIKES.


NETWORK & COMMUNICATIONS - APEN HAD OVER 900 MEDIA HITS GLOBALLY ON TOPICS INCLUDING CLIMATE CHANGE, SEA LEVEL RISE AND POLLUTION THREATS, EQUITABLE ENERGY POLICY, AND ADVOCATING FOR INVESTMENTS IN PREVENTION AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND HEALING FOR COMMUNITIES OF COLOR INSTEAD OF REINFORCING RACIAL DIVISIONS. APEN PROVIDED LEADERSHIP TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL NETWORKS INCLUDING CLIMATE JUSTICE ALLIANCE, GRASSROOTS ASIANS RISING, RICHMOND OUR POWER COALITION, OAKLAND RISING, AND MORETO ADVANCE JUST TRANSITION TO A REGENERATIVE ECONOMY AND STABLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING. CO-HOSTED (WITH CROSS-RACIAL PARTNERS) COMMUNITY HEALING AND REIMAGING PUBLIC SAFETY EVENTS IN RESPONSE TO VIOLENCE, WITH OVER 2,000 ATTENDEES AND 16,000+ ONLINE VIEWERS. CREATED A TEMPORARY VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY STROLLING INITIATIVE IN OAKLANDS CHINATOWN AND SUPPORTED ESTABLISHMENT OF ONGOING AMBASSADORS PROGRAMS BY ALLIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Amee Raval
Sr Policy Resrchr
$119,710
Miya Yoshitani
Executive Dir.
$102,041
Allistair Mallillin
Vice Chair
$0
Vu-Bang Nguyen
Board Chair
$0
Ron Chang
Treasurer
$0
Kimberly Chen
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $88,155
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$10,937,782
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $4,831,240
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$11,025,937
Total Program Service Revenue$414,802
Investment income $3,108
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 $11,444,526

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Asian Pacific Environmental Network has awarded $190,875 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Richmond, CA

PURPOSE: Inst for Sustainable Communities

$150,000

Richmond, CA

PURPOSE: Our Power Coalition contribution

$9,625

OAKLAND VIETNAMESE CHAMB COMM

PURPOSE: Public safety regrant

$6,250

AFFECT REAL CHANGE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Monroe, LA

PURPOSE: Public safety regrant

$6,250

CURYJ

PURPOSE: Public safety regrant

$6,250

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: Public safety regrant

$6,250
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Asian Pacific Environmental Network has recieved totaling $6,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Leveler Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR PERSONNEL COSTS FOR RICHMOND YOUTH ORGANIZER

$6,000
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