EIN 95-3755203

Asian American Journalists Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
AAJA advocates for diversity in journalism through professional and student programs, scholarships, and virtual resources during the pandemic.
Total revenues
$2,727,026
2022
Total expenses
$2,805,762
2022
Total assets
$6,020,064
2022
Num. employees
9
2022

Program areas at Asian American Journalists Association

Due to the ongoing covid pandemic, aaja continued to adapt to virtual meetings, to help those in the journalism industry handle the many challenges. Via zoom meetings, we were able to stay connected, encourage and present our educational material. Our virtual annual conference was a great success again this year, with strong sponsorship and virtual participation.
Scholarship program: aaja provides scholarships to deserving students committed to a career in journalism. The program is open to all students. Journalism scholarships, internship grants, media internships, journalism training and graduate school scholarships are all available.

Who funds Asian American Journalists Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Asian American FoundationTaaf Narrative Change Initiative$200,000
Democracy FundGeneral Support$150,000
John D and Catherine T Macarthur FoundationIn Support of General Operations$100,000
...and 16 more grants received

Personnel at Asian American Journalists Association

NameTitleCompensation
Glenn SugiharaChief Financial Officer
Jin DingVice President , Finance / Vice President Finance / Board Member$0
Shirley QiuVice President , Communications / Vice President Communications / National Vice President of Communications$0
Naomi Tacuyan UnderwoodExecutive Director$125,000
Jessica XiaoDirector of Communications and Strategic Engagement
...and 18 more key personnel

Financials for Asian American Journalists Association

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,204,779
Program services$537,253
Investment income and dividends$2,303
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-17,309
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,727,026

Form 990s for Asian American Journalists Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-05-16990View PDF
2020-122022-01-19990View PDF
2019-122021-04-15990View PDF
2018-122019-09-10990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from The Asian American Foundation
January 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 19 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1301 K St NW 300w
Washington, DC 20005
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
aaja.org/ 
Phone
(202) 729-8383
Facebook page
AAJAHQ 
Twitter profile
@aaja 
IRS details
EIN
95-3755203
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1981
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A33: Printing, Publishing
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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