Asia Pacific Cultural Center

Name

Asia Pacific Cultural Center

Legal name

Asia Pacific Cultural Center

Website

https://asiapacificculturalcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural and Community Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Centers & Multidisciplinary Arts Institutions (THAJADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)

Keywords

• Cultural community services
• Youth mentorship programs
• Cultural exchange programs
• Community mental health
• Event space rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants and Donations: APCC operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization primarily funded through grants from government entities (Washington State, Tacoma Arts Commission, Pierce County), foundations (Milgard Family Foundation, Muckleshoot Charitable Foundation), and individual donors. The organization received the 2021 Governor's Arts & Heritage Luminary Award for COVID-19 outreach.
2. Space Rental: APCC generates revenue through renting their event spaces including a 301-seat auditorium (Aunty Senator Rosa Franklin Performance Arts Hall), and multiple meeting rooms (Ginger, Hibiscus, Jasmine, Lotus, Gallery, Library). Commercial kitchen use is available for an additional fee.
3. Event Fundraising: APCC's Polynesian Luau serves as their primary annual fundraiser, featuring a feast, live music, vendors, and traditional Pacific Island dances. They also charge for admission to Taste of Asia Pacific monthly events ($20 for members, $25 for non-members).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers cultural, educational, and community service programs representing 47 Asia Pacific countries and cultures. Its offerings include year-round cultural festivals, youth development programs (such as the PLOT Youth Program), mental health services, business and community engagement support, scholarships, and facility/space rentals from its Tacoma, Washington center.

Product overview

Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering a multi-faceted portfolio of cultural, educational, and community service programs centered on Asian and Pacific Islander communities. The organization operates as a platform combining cultural programming (Cultural Programs, annual festivals including New Year Celebration, Polynesian Luau, Chuseok Korean Festival, Samoa Cultural Day, Khmer New Year, Thailand Festival, and Taste of Asia monthly culinary series), youth development (Promised Leaders of Tomorrow/PLOT Youth Program, Summer Learning Program), mental health services, business and community engagement support, and facility services (space rental, Jade Choe Gallery). APCC represents 47 countries and cultures, serving the Greater Puget Sound region from Tacoma, Washington.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cultural Programs Immersive cultural activities and events including exhibitions, festivals, performances, workshops, and educational displays that promote Asian and Pacific Islander art, heritage, and traditions for the general public.
• Promised Leaders of Tomorrow (PLOT) Youth Program Youth mentorship and wraparound support program helping at-risk, low-income Asian and Pacific Islander students in Pierce County overcome barriers and graduate high school through tutoring, mentorship, and cultural connections.
• Youth Summer Learning Program Summer program providing job readiness, life skills training, career exploration, and work experience for Asian and Pacific Islander high school students.
• Business and Community Engagement Services (BCES) Outreach and support services for families, small businesses, and the greater community, focusing on health equity, small business resiliency, and navigation through social services.
• Mental Health Program Mental health services and support focused on the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community, aimed at reducing stigma and increasing access to mental well-being services.
• Space Rental Event space and room rentals at the APCC building including the 301-capacity Aunty Senator Rosa Franklin Performance Arts Hall, six meeting rooms (Ginger, Hibiscus, Jasmine, Lotus, Gallery, Library), and commercial kitchen facilities for banquets, receptions, weddings, reunions, and meetings.
• Jade Choe Gallery Rotating art gallery within APCC showcasing Asian Pacific artists through exhibitions, artist receptions, and cultural programming.
• Taste of Asia Pacific Monthly culinary and cultural series where participants learn to make traditional dishes from different Asia Pacific countries, featuring hands-on cooking instruction and cultural education ($20 members, $25 non-members).
• Annual Asia Pacific New Year Celebration APCC's largest annual event celebrating the lunar new year at the Tacoma Dome, featuring performances, martial arts demonstrations, cultural displays, authentic cuisine, and vendor marketplaces.
• Annual Polynesian Luau APCC's primary annual fundraiser featuring a feast, live music, vendors, and traditional Pacific Island dances held at the park grounds next to the APCC building.
• Chuseok Korean Festival Korean harvest moon festival celebrating traditional Korean culture with Samulnori drum dances, paper lotus flower making, Korean musical instruments, traditional clothing experiences, and authentic cuisine.
• Samoa Cultural Day/Week Annual celebration of Samoan and Polynesian heritage featuring a parade, traditional Ava Welcome Ceremony, village singing, dances, cultural displays, arts and crafts, games, and authentic cuisine.
• Khmer New Year Celebration Annual Cambodian New Year celebration honoring Khmer culture and traditions through traditional dance performances, colorful processions, and culinary delights.
• Sawasdee Thailand Festival Annual festival of Thai arts and culture featuring graceful dances, traditional costumes, Thai music, Muay Thai martial arts demonstrations, and traditional Thai cuisine.
• Samoan Cultural Celebration Scholarship Scholarship program awarding $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors of Samoan or part-Samoan heritage attending Washington state schools, with ten awards given annually.
• Membership Program Annual membership program offering benefits including discount tickets, first notifications of upcoming events, and other exclusive perks for supporters of APCC.
• Community Outreach Extensive community outreach including COVID-19 support services, free food distribution, school supplies giveaways, help with government applications, voter education, and passport assistance for API community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• APCC raised Asia Pacific youth graduation rate in Tacoma from ~75% to 88.9%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major funder, core partner and healthcare partner.

• Washington State Commercemajor funderOthersState government agency providing funding and support for APCC's arts and cultural programming initiatives
• Washington State Arts Commissionmajor funderOthersState arts commission providing grants and recognition for arts and cultural programs
• Tacoma Createsmajor funderOthersLocal government program providing funding for expanded learning opportunities and cultural programs
• Pierce Countymajor funderOthersCounty government providing funding and support for community services
• City of Tacomamajor funderOthersMunicipal government providing arts funding and operational support
• Tacoma School Districtcore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Extended Learning Opportunities program offering cultural clubs at elementary schools; PLOT program working with high schools including Lincoln, Mt. Tahoma, Foss, Franklin Pierce, and Clover Park
• Asian Counseling Referral Servicescore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for health and mental health services in the API community
• Korean Women's Associationcore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for community services, having previously worked with APCC leadership
• Multicarehealthcare partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partner for community health initiatives and advisory board participation

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience: A Smithsonian-affiliated Asian Pacific American museum in Seattle's Chinatown-International District offering cultural exhibitions, youth programs, and community events. The most directly comparable peer to APCC in the Pacific Northwest, with similar AAPI cultural-curation, education, and community-service mission.
• Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA): A national AAPI cultural institution in New York City focused on preserving and presenting the history and culture of Chinese Americans. Directly comparable to APCC as a nonprofit cultural center delivering exhibits, education, and community programming for an Asian diaspora community.
• Japanese American National Museum (JANM): A major AAPI cultural institution in Los Angeles dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Japanese Americans through exhibits, programs, and community engagement. Closely comparable to APCC's model of combining museum-style exhibits with cultural programming and community/youth services.
• Chinese American Museum (CAM): A Los Angeles-based cultural institution focused on Chinese American history and culture, with exhibits, education, and community events. Operates a comparable nonprofit cultural-center model to APCC with exhibitions, public programming, and community outreach.

Emerging players

• Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS): A national organization preserving Filipino American history through community chapters, museums, and educational programming. Overlaps with APCC's Pacific Islander representation, particularly its Filipino American heritage programming and gallery exhibitions.
• Korean American Coalition: A Los Angeles-based nonprofit advocating for the Korean American community through civic engagement, education, and cultural programming. Comparable to APCC in mission around AAPI community empowerment, though with a more advocacy-leaning model than APCC's cultural-center model.

Regional players

• Tacoma Art Museum: A regional art museum in Tacoma, Washington offering exhibitions, education, and community programs. Competes with APCC for the same Tacoma-area arts grants and audiences, but focuses on visual art rather than AAPI cultural representation specifically.
• Washington State Historical Society: The state-affiliated historical society in Washington operating the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma. Draws from the same state arts/heritage funding pool as APCC and serves overlapping regional audiences with cultural and educational programming.
• Portland Japanese Garden: A premier Japanese cultural attraction in Portland, Oregon with gardens, exhibitions, and cultural programming. Comparable to APCC as a Pacific Northwest cultural institution representing an Asian community, though more attraction- and tourism-oriented than APCC's community-services model.

Others

• National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP): A national nonprofit supporting Asian American professionals through leadership development, networking, and cultural programming. Thematically aligned with APCC's community-development and youth-leadership work (e.g., PLOT), though operating nationally rather than as a single-site cultural center.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/APCCTacoma
• Facebookfacebook.com/AsiaPacificCulturalCenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/apcc96
• Xx.com/apcc96
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asia-pacific-cultural-ctr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Asia Pacific Cultural Center