San Francisco, CA

THE CENTER FOR ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN WOMEN (CAPAW)

EIN 84-1309405

Justice, Rights & Public Safety Community Organizing & Social Justice AAPI communities Women & girls

Mission

CAPAW invests in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) women to build personal power and fight systemic racism for a more equitable future through leadership education, networking, and mentorship.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About THE CENTER FOR ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN WOMEN (CAPAW)

The Center for Asian Pacific American Women (CAPAW) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1995, focused on leadership development for AANHPI women through its signature Asian Pacific American Women’s Leadership Institute (APAWLI), regional conferences, mentorship, and other professional-development programs. CAPAW’s programming uses a "whole-person leader" approach (relational, intellectual, financial, cultural identity, physical) to prepare participants for leadership roles across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

In the last 2–3 years CAPAW has expanded virtual and regional programming, published alumni impact metrics for APAWLI, and convened national events including a 30th Anniversary conference and gala. CAPAW continues to operate as a donor-facing charity with active corporate and nonprofit partners, and recent Form 990 filings show year-to-year funding and asset changes consistent with an operating national nonprofit organization.

Notable achievements

30th Anniversary Conference & Gala

Organized a three-day 30th Anniversary Conference and Gala (September 4–6, 2025) that convened sponsors, partners, alumnae, and emerging leaders to celebrate the organization's history and set a forward-looking leadership agenda.

APAWLI measurable impact

Maintained and expanded the APAWLI fellowship and related programs; alumni evaluations report a large majority of participants (reported survey measures in the program materials) finding APAWLI effective in building networks and leadership skills and each fellow completes a community learning project intended to impact at least 25 people.

Major fundraising growth (2022)

Secured a significant fundraising year in 2022 that materially increased net assets (raising contributions in the hundreds of thousands) and supported expansion of national programming and scholarships.

At a glance

Total assets: $679K
Annual revenue: $248K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 84-1309405
Location: San Francisco, CA
Website: capaw.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Active partnerships and sponsorships with major corporate and institutional partners (examples shown in CAPAW materials and event programming include collaborations with Estée Lauder / Macy’s, Walmart, State Farm, Southwest and other corporate supporters).

Leadership recognition for CAPAW executive leadership: the organization's President & CEO has been named an honoree in industry/diversity awards and received formal commendations noted in organizational leadership materials.

Registered, tax-exempt public charity with recent annual Form 990 filings and public nonprofit profiles (organization maintains up-to-date filings and public transparency through nonprofit data services and its own website).

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