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Nonprofit · EIN 85-2003712

ASIAN HALL OF FAME

Tax-exempt · PASADENA, CA 91102

Financials

$1.5M$1.4M2023$1M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ASIAN HALL OF FAME by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,025,082$1,572,690-$547,608$23,794$300,000-$276,206
December 31, 2023990$1,525,429$1,382,375$143,054$271,402$0$271,402
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,096,014
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$9
Net income from fundraising events
-$70,941
Other revenue
-$70,941

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$195,111
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$189,381
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$189,381
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$15,947
Occupancy
$7,923
Travel
$152,658
Program services (functional)
$1,502,924
Management and general (functional)
$32,754
Fundraising (functional)
$37,012

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$271,402
Total assets, end of year
$23,794
Total liabilities, end of year
$300,000
Net assets, end of year
-$276,206
Gross receipts
$1,293,540
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
WA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MAKI HSIEHSECRETARY/CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
50$189,381
NOEL LEECHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
ANDY HENRYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
JOHN NICHOLASTREASURER/CFO
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
JAMIE PATTERSONDIRECTOR (THRU 11/24)
Trustee or director
10$0
HOLLY ZHANGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
KELLY GRAYDIRECTOR (THRU 11/24)
Trustee or director
10$0
LILY LIUDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
MANNA KADARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
PATTY SOLDODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
RONEN MENSEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
SOOGIE KANGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
JAMIE LOUIEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
KEITH HAMASAKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
MELINDA ROGERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MAKI HSIEHSECRETARY/CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
10$61,037
NOEL LEECHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
ANDY HENRYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
JOHN NICHOLASTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
JAMIE PATTERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
HOLLY ZHANGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
KELLY GRAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
LILY LIUDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
MANNA KADARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
PATTY SOLDODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
RONEN MENSEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
SHO TAY THRU 123DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
SOOGIE KANGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
JAMIE LOUIEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
KEITH HAMASAKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
281 E COLORADO BLVD UNIT 2245, PASADENA, CA 91102-7060
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
281 E COLORADO BOULEVARD NO 2245, PASADENA CA 91102
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MAKI HSIEH, 1640 VICTORY BOULEVARD, GLENDALE, CA 91201
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
MAKI HSIEH, 1640 VICTORY BOULEVARD, GLENDALE CA 91201
Signed the 990
MAKI HSIEH, PRESIDENT & CEO
Phone
(626) 600-9148
Return prepared by
BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-2003712 or by the name ASIAN HALL OF FAME.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ASIAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED STATES AND THE REST OF THE WORLD, PROMOTE ASIAN ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE AND CROSS-CULTURAL NARRATIVES, AND ENHANCE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ASIANS BY RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THEIR LEADERSHIP ROLES AND ACHIEVEMENTS ACROSS VARIOUS DISCIPLINES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ASIAN HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY IS AN ANNUAL CHARITY EVENT TO HONOR ASIANS AND INDIGENOUS LEADERS WHO HAVE MADE POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD. PROCEEDS BENEFIT A CHARITABLE PROGRAM OF ASIAN HALL OF FAME.
    Expenses $749,765
  • THE TRAUMA ADVOCACY INITIATIVE ADDRESSES GENERATIONAL TRAUMA IN ASIAN AND NATIVE COMMUNITIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND DIRECT SERVICES. WE CHAMPION COGNITIVE HEALTH AWARENESS, A SECOND CHANCE FOR SUCCESS, HUMAN TRAFFICKING RESCUE AND DISASTER RELIEF WORLDWIDE.
    Expenses $237,465
  • THE WOMEN IN TECH, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AND RECOGNITION FOR WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND SPORTS.
    Expenses $243,449 · grants $195,111
  • THE LEGACY PRESERVATION PROGRAM CELEBRATES ASIAN AND INDIGENOUS EXCELLENCE THROUGH CULTURAL HERITAGE, PERFORMANCE, AND EDUCATION. THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM EMPOWERS EMERGING TALENT WITH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE, EXECUTIVE MENTORSHIP, AND REAL-WORLD PROJECTS. FROM AI TO MOBILE GAMING, FELLOWS GAIN CRITICAL SKILLS TO THRIVE IN COMPETITIVE INDUSTRIES,
    Expenses $272,245

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
85-2003712
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$23,794
Income (IRS master file)
$1,293,540

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,025,082$1,572,690$23,794XML
990December 2023$1,525,429$1,382,375$271,402XML
990December 2022$1,430,514$1,318,875$128,348IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: MAKI HSIEH
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 85-2003712).

Questions about ASIAN HALL OF FAME

What is the EIN of ASIAN HALL OF FAME?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ASIAN HALL OF FAME is 85-2003712.
Is ASIAN HALL OF FAME tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to ASIAN HALL OF FAME tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ASIAN HALL OF FAME 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 HALL OF FAME 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 HALL OF FAME 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 HALL OF FAME?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MAKI HSIEH.
Who are the officers and directors of ASIAN HALL OF FAME?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $189,381 (MAKI HSIEH, SECRETARY/CEO).
How much revenue does ASIAN HALL OF FAME have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,025,082, expenses of $1,572,690 and total assets of $23,794 at year end.

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