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Asian American Foundation for the Carolinas

EIN 87-1256897 • 501(c)3 • Charlotte, NC

Profile

PROMOTING ASIAN CULTURES AND LIFESTYLES AND CELEBRATING THE CAROLINAS ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITYTo EMPOWER Asian Americans in the Charlotte region, the Carolinas, and elsewhere, and to provide a forum that celebrates our cultural heritage.To ENCOURAGE leaders to engage with the Asian American community, and to give us an active role in developing an inclusive future in our region.To INSPIRE our community and to promote our strength in diversity and our power in unity.To INFORM local and global readers alike of vital issues from an Asian perspective, to promote healthy dialogue, and to establish positive influences for progress, To ENTERTAIN and share the best of our cultures, remaining proud Carolinians and loyal Americans, while retaining our indomitable Asian values and spirit.

4700 Carsons Pond RdCharlotte, NC 28226

www.aafftc,oeg

Siviq Scores

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

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Source year 2024

Net Margin

55th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 55% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE T50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE T50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

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Source year 2024

Assets

$32,969

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Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

$32,969

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Revenue

$58,924

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Expenses

$50,245

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Net Income

$8,679

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Balance Sheet Trend

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$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2024: $32,969Net Assets 2024: $32,9692024

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2024

Assets$32,969
Liabilities-
Net Assets$32,969

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2024: $58,924Expenses 2024: $50,245Net Income 2024: $8,6792024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$58,924
Expenses$50,245
Net Income$8,679

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$33.0$33.0$58.9$50.2$8.68
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Dec 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$58,924
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

PROMOTING ASIAN CULTURES AND LIFESTYLES AND CELEBRATING THE CAROLINAS ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITYTo EMPOWER Asian Americans in the Charlotte region, the Carolinas, and elsewhere, and to provide a forum that celebrates our cultural heritage.To ENCOURAGE leaders to engage with the Asian American community, and to give us an active role in developing an inclusive future in our region.To INSPIRE our community and to promote our strength in diversity and our power in unity.To INFORM local and global readers alike of vital issues from an Asian perspective, to promote healthy dialogue, and to establish positive influences for progress, To ENTERTAIN and share the best of our cultures, remaining proud Carolinians and loyal Americans, while retaining our indomitable Asian values and spirit.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THE ASSOCIATION PROUDLY PROVIDED GRANTS TO MULTIPLE ASIAN AMERICANS TO ASSIST THEM IN FURTHERING THEIR TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN ORDER TO HELP THEM GAIN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
NINA BAUTISTAChairman-$0--
CATHERINE CHANGDirector-$0--
JOHN C CHENExecutive Director-$0--
EDWARD TAUTJODirector-$0--
STEPHEN VAUGHANTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Asian American Foundation for the
EIN
87-1256897
Phone
7046216668
Address
4700 CARSONS POND RD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28226

Signing Officer

Name
John Chen
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-12-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Stephen F Vaughan CPA PA
Address
9435 Ardrey Woods Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277
Preparer
Stephen F Vaughan CPA
Phone
9802807846
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.10

Class of Activity: SCHOLARSHIP GRANT | Donee's Name: THUINH KPA | Cash Amount Given: $6000

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.13

Class of Activity: SCHOLARSHIP GRANT | Donee's Name: VEH SIU | Cash Amount Given: $6000

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $9284

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $4051

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $221

Other Expenses.1

Meeting Costs $173

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