Nonprofit · EIN 95-3755203
ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,167,062 | $3,239,379 | -$72,317 | $9,345,916 | $542,645 | $8,803,271 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,023,485 | $2,509,676 | $2,513,809 | $8,922,632 | $266,969 | $8,655,663 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,011,521
- of which government grants
- $10,000
- Program service revenue
- $167,497
- Investment income
- $12,979
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$24,935
- Other revenue
- -$24,935
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $468,087
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $190,250
- Other salaries and wages
- $493,235
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $802,779
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,863
- Accounting fees
- $3,600
- Occupancy
- $58,800
- Travel
- $36,163
- Program services (functional)
- $2,443,002
- Management and general (functional)
- $388,566
- Fundraising (functional)
- $407,811
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,922,632
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,345,916
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $542,645
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,803,271
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,183,224
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,620,047
- Gross receipts
- $3,198,497
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAOMI TACUYAN UNDERWOOD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $185,000 | $5,250 |
| NICOLE DUNGCA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK BI | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LEEZEL TANGLAO | VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAMS Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIAN CHIA-MING LIU | VICE PRESIDENT, CIVIC ENGAGEMENTS Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS NGUYEN | VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANIKA VARTY | VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNICATIONS Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ARIC JOHNSON | SMALL/MEDIUM CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA KIM COHEN | SMALL/MEDIUM CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| AHN B DO | LARGE CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DIAN ZHANG | AT-LARGE CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JIN DING | AT-LARGE CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAOMI TACUYAN UNDERWOOD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $155,000 | $10,000 |
| NICOLE DUNGCA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK BI | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS VERA-PHILLIPS | VICE PRESIDENT, JOURNALISM Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIAN C LIU | VICE PRESIDENT, CIVIC ENGAGEMENTS Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JIN DING | VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY QIU | VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNICATIONS Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANIKA VARTY | SMALL/MEDIUM CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAIGO FUJIWARA-SMITH | SMALL/MEDIUM CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MORIAH BALINGIT | LARGE CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ARIC JOHNSON | AT-LARGE CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS NGUYEN | AT-LARGE CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1301 K ST NW STE 300W, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-7043
- In care of
- % NAOMI TACUYAN UNDERWOOD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NAOMI TACUYAN UNDERWOOD, 1301 K STREET NW 300W, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
- Signed the 990
- NAOMI TACUYAN UNDERWOOD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 729-8383
- Website
- WWW.AAJA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LINDQUIST VON HUSEN & JOYCE LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROGRAMS FOR PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS - SUCH AS MULTIMEDIA TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, AND FELLOWSHIPS. STUDENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE MEDIA INTERNSHIPS, JOURNALISM TRAINING INTERNSHIP GRANTS, AND JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS.
Program accomplishments
- DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC AND THEREAFTER, 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. THE AAJA CONVENTION CONTINUES TO MEET THE SKILLS TRAINING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES OF OUR MEMBERS AND STAKEHOLDERS IN A CONSTANTLY EVOLVING INDUSTRY, DRAWING MORE THAN 1,500 PARTICIPANTS ANNUALLY SINCE WE RETURNED TO IN-PERSON CONVENINGS IN 2022.Expenses $2,336,494 · grants $361,579 · revenue $167,497
- 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.Expenses $106,508 · grants $106,508
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-3755203
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A030)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,345,916
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,198,497
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,167,062 | $3,239,379 | $9,345,916 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,023,485 | $2,509,676 | $8,922,632 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,727,026 | $2,805,762 | $6,020,064 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 95-3755203).
Questions about ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION is 95-3755203.
- Is ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names NAOMI TACUYAN UNDERWOOD.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $185,000 (NAOMI TACUYAN UNDERWOOD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,167,062, expenses of $3,239,379 and total assets of $9,345,916 at year end.
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