APANO

What APANO does

APANO Communities United Fund, formerly the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1996 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with a second office in Beaverton serving Washington County. The organization operates a portfolio of community-based programs rather than technology products, spanning community organizing, civic engagement, policy advocacy, place-based economic development, small business support, workforce development, youth leadership, climate-equity initiatives, and cultural programming. Core programs include the Jade District place-based initiative, the annual Jade International Night Market, the Climate Health & Housing Institute fellowship, the ALLY youth organizing program for BIPOC participants ages 13-21, the Rapid Response Network for immigrant communities, the Small Business Development Program, and the recently launched APANO Good Growth workforce and contractor development initiative targeting green career pathways. APANO serves primarily Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and broader BIPOC communities across Oregon, with multilingual programming in English, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Thai.

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors (chaired by Siniva Bennett) and operates under a Co-Executive Director shared leadership model currently held by Amy Powers and Kim Lepin. APANO has a sibling 501(c)(4) organization, APANO Action Fund, with shared staff and mission alignment. Its business model is donation- and grant-driven, with no commercial pricing: revenue is generated through individual donations (Friends of APANO), planned giving (Legacy Society), corporate sponsorships (Corporate Friends of APANO, event sponsorships), annual event fundraising (Voices of Change raised $96,000 combined in 2024), foundation grants (e.g., Oregon Community Foundation Creative Heights), and third-party fundraising platforms (Willamette Week Give!Guide, targeting $50,000). APANO distributes services free of charge to community members and delivers them through direct community engagement, coalition partnerships (20+ organizations including NAYA Action Fund, Unite Oregon, PCUN, Family Forward Oregon, ACLU Oregon, Jewish Voice for Peace-PDX), and community events rather than through traditional product distribution channels.

Name

APANO

Legal name

APANO Communities United Fund

Website

https://apano.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

APANO Communities United Fund is a Portland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that organizes, advocates, and provides direct services for Asian, Pacific Islander, and BIPOC communities across Oregon through programs spanning community development, workforce training, youth leadership, small business support, and civic engagement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Organizing and Advocacy Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Community organizing services
• Nonprofit advocacy programs
• Workforce development training
• Small business advisory services
• Place-based community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Community donations through Friends of APANO program, annual giving campaigns, and matching gift programs where employers match employee donations
2. Planned Giving/Legacy Society: Estate planned gifts where donors list APANO as beneficiaries
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate Friends of APANO program with monetary or in-kind gifts; corporate sponsors for events like Voices of Change
4. Event Fundraising: Annual Voices of Change fundraiser event generates significant revenue (raised $96,000 combined for APANO and APANO Action Fund in 2024); Jade Night Market sponsorships
5. Foundation Grants: Funding from foundations like Oregon Community Foundation's Creative Heights initiative for specific programs
6. Third-Party Fundraising Platforms: Willamette Week Give!Guide annual campaign with ambitious $50,000 goal

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

APANO Communities United Fund is a nonprofit community organizing and advocacy organization that provides free community services to Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and BIPOC populations in Oregon. Its core offerings include workforce and contractor development (Good Growth), place-based community and economic development in the Jade District, youth leadership organizing (ALLY), small business advisory and grants, policy and civic engagement advocacy (PPACE), rapid response mobilization for immigrant and targeted communities, and cultural programming including the annual Jade International Night Market and Voices of Change fundraiser.

Product overview

APANO (Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon) is a community organization, not a technology product company. It operates a portfolio of community programs and initiatives rather than a unified software product. Its core offerings include community organizing, advocacy, workforce development (via Good Growth), place-based community development (Jade District), youth organizing (ALLY), small business support, leadership development programs (CHHI), and civic engagement (PPACE). The organization hosts the annual Jade International Night Market and Voices of Change fundraiser. APANO does not offer a software product, platform, or API-based services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• APANO Good Growth A workforce and contractor development initiative that connects community members to training, career pathways, and contracting opportunities in green careers and community-centered workforce development.
• Jade District
• Jade International Night Market An annual cultural celebration featuring diverse vendors, performers, and community activities celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander heritage in the Jade District.
• Climate, Health, & Housing Institute (CHHI) A 6-month cohort fellowship focused on analyzing connections between housing crisis, climate change, and community health, preparing BIPOC participants for leadership roles in advocacy and organizing.
• ALLY (APANO Leaders + Liberated Youth) Youth organizing arm open to BIPOC ages 13-21, building leadership skills through community organizing, leadership development, and political education.
• Small Business Development Program Program supporting Asian and BIPOC small businesses through advising, digital marketing workshops, legal clinics, and rapid repair and store improvement grants.
• Rapid Response Network Statewide network mobilizing quickly when communities are threatened, providing legal observer training, Know Your Rights education, accompaniment during ICE encounters, and emergency support.
• Voices of Change Annual fundraiser event celebrating and honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, raising funds for APANO and APANO Action Fund.
• PPACE (Policy, Advocacy & Civic Engagement) Program focused on legislative advocacy, political engagement, and civic participation to transform Oregon through meaningful policy work.
• Parent Organizing Program Program working with API parents on empowerment and leadership development, helping break down barriers preventing immigrant/refugee parents from engaging in their children's education.
• Community Organizing Program Foundational community organizing program developing thriving AANHPI and BIPOC communities through grassroots volunteer networks, VOTE Network for voter outreach, deep canvassing campaigns, and community events across Oregon.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $2 million in COVID relief distributed
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ACLU OregoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Partner for Rapid Response Network providing Legal Observer Network and Know Your Rights education
• APANO Voter Outreach Training & Education (VOTE) NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Internal sister network expanding statewide Rapid Response Network for immigrant communities
• Kaiser PermanenteminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024Champion sponsor of Voices of Change 2024 annual fundraiser
• Portland State UniversityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024Champion sponsor of Voices of Change 2024 annual fundraiser
• OHSUminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024Friend sponsor of Voices of Change 2024 annual fundraiser
• VerizonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024Champion sponsor of Voices of Change 2024 annual fundraiser
• Prosper PortlandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Friend sponsor of Voices of Change 2024; partner on economic development initiatives
• Portland TimbersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024Supporting sponsor of Voices of Change 2024 annual fundraiser
• Health Share OregonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Supporting sponsor of Voices of Change 2024
• TV Highway Equity CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024APANO is member along with Centro Cultural, Muslim Educational Trust, Adelante Mujeres, Street Trust, Bienestar; advocates for community benefits and equitable development on TV Highway corridor
• Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Partner organization for Cooling Portland Heat Response Program; developed program to distribute heat pump/cooling devices to vulnerable Portlanders
• Jewish Voice for Peace-PDXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Coalition partner for Gaza ceasefire advocacy; Maxine Fookson testified at Multnomah County; part of 49+ local governments calling for ceasefire
• Portland Jobs With JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Coalition partner for Gaza ceasefire advocacy at Multnomah County
• Breach CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Coalition partner and media contact for Gaza ceasefire advocacy
• East County RisingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Coalition partner for Gaza ceasefire advocacy; Amanda Orozco-Beach serves as PAC Board Chair
• Imagine BlackcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Hosted Parent & Provider Activist Summit at their office; coalition partner for childcare advocacy
• PCUN (Pinal Community Union Network)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Coalition partner for childcare advocacy; Reyna Lopez kicked off Parent & Provider Activist Summit
• Family Forward OregoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Coalition partner for childcare advocacy; Candice Vickers co-facilitated Parent & Provider Activist Summit; organizational sponsor for Voices of Change
• Unite OregoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Led workshop at Parent & Provider Activist Summit; Meredith Wadlington facilitated jam board activity; leads TV Highway Equity Coalition with APANO membership
• Small Business Legal CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Hosted Small Business Resource Fair and legal clinic for Jade District businesses; provides free legal services for small business advising
• TriMetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Presenting sponsor of the 7th Annual Jade International Night Market; APANO advocated for and partnered on FX2 bus rapid transit project serving East Portland communities; transit improvements resulting in 40% ridership increase
• Portland Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Partner organization for Jade International Night Market; PCC SE Campus used for event parking; training programs connecting 60+ community members to career opportunities
• Port of PortlandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Sponsor and partner for Jade International Night Market events
• Travel PortlandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Sponsor for Jade International Night Market promoting tourism and local business
• ToyotaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2023Corporate sponsor of Jade International Night Market
• Port of PortlandminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2023Sponsor of Jade International Night Market events
• PBOT (Portland Bureau of Transportation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Member of 82nd Ave Coalition advocating for transportation improvements; APANO sits on coalition dedicated to safer, accessible 82nd Avenue with environmental sustainability goals
• FubonnminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Local business sponsor for Jade International Night Market
• Portland NurseryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Donated 500+ pots and houseplants for Jade Night Market plant giveaways
• ECONorthwestminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Partner organization for Jade International Night Market
• Multnomah CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Chair and District 3 Offices as partner; collaborated on ceasefire resolution advocacy; joint work on community health and safety initiatives
• NAYA Action FundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Champion sponsor of Voices of Change 2024; coalition partner for Jade District and AANHPI advocacy work
• Unit SouzoucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership for RHYTHM project exploring pedestrian safety through Japanese taiko and storytelling; Michelle Fujii and Candace Kita collaboration; East Portland Neighborhood Cohort formed

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates: National AANHPI advocacy organization with local chapters focused on civic engagement, education, and community organizing. Comparable to APANO in serving AANHPI constituencies through community-based advocacy, though at a national scale.
• Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC: National AANHPI civil rights organization headquartered in Washington, DC. Operates at much larger scale in policy advocacy, litigation, and voter protection for AANHPI communities — overlapping with APANO's mission but at a national scope.
• Japanese American Citizens League (JACL): National AANHPI civil rights organization with a long history of advocacy, civil liberties work, and community organizing. Comparable to APANO in AANHPI community advocacy, though historically focused on Japanese American communities.

Direct peers

• Chinese for Affirmative Action: San Francisco-based AANHPI advocacy organization focused on immigrant rights, multilingual civic engagement, and community organizing. Directly comparable to APANO in mission and approach, with overlapping voter outreach and immigrant rights programming.
• Unite Oregon: Oregon-based immigrant and refugee rights organization and direct APANO coalition partner. Comparable mission in community organizing, civic engagement, and equity policy advocacy; co-leads the TV Highway Equity Coalition with APANO.
• Family Forward Oregon: Oregon-based family economic justice and advocacy organization, a direct peer of APANO in state-level policy advocacy, coalition organizing, and community mobilization. Active coalition partner on childcare advocacy and Voices of Change sponsor.
• Coalition of Communities of Color: Portland-based coalition of 20+ culturally specific BIPOC organizations. Directly comparable to APANO in mission to advance racial equity through policy research, community organizing, and coalition advocacy in Oregon.
• NAYA Action Fund: Native American Youth and Family Center's 501(c)(4) arm in Portland, a direct peer of APANO in BIPOC community organizing, policy advocacy, and coalition work. Champion sponsor of APANO's Voices of Change 2024 and a core coalition partner for Jade District and AANHPI/NA advocacy.
• Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS): Seattle-based AANHPI social services and advocacy organization offering culturally responsive programs, civic engagement, and community organizing. Directly comparable to APANO in mission, with overlapping AANHPI community service and advocacy in the Pacific Northwest.
• PCUN (Pinal Community Union Network / Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste): Oregon farmworker union and BIPOC advocacy organization, a direct peer of APANO in coalition-based organizing and policy advocacy for immigrant communities. Coalition partner on childcare and immigrant rights initiatives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/APANONews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@apanogoodgrowth
• Facebookfacebook.com/APANONews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asian-pacific-american-network-of-oregon-apano-
• Instagraminstagram.com/APANOCUF

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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