Taiwanese American Foundation

What Taiwanese American Foundation does

The Taiwanese American Foundation (TAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates the longest-running Taiwanese-heritage summer camp in the United States and Canada, serving children, teens, young adults, and families of Taiwanese descent. Founded in 1966 as the Midwest Formosan Christian Fellowship (MFCF) by Bill Cho and Jim Chen, the organization was renamed TAF in 1980 and now delivers an annual week-long summer conference at Manchester University in North Manchester, Indiana (scheduled for July 26 through August 2, 2026). TAF segments its programming into six age-differentiated tracks—Sprouts (grades 1-3), Juniors (grades 4-5), Junior High (grades 6-8), Youth (grades 9-12), Labs (high school graduates and young professionals), and Parents Weekend—with curricula rotating through four themes: Identity, Ethics & Values, Communication, and Leadership.

The organization's core product is its residential summer conference, supplemented by a tiered membership program (Silver at $10+/month, Gold at $50+/month) and a 501(c)(3) donation program accepting tax-deductible contributions via Zelle, Zeffy, and check. TAF generates revenue from camper registration fees ($600 for Sprouts/Juniors, $775 for Junior High/Youth), Parents Weekend attendance fees ($105-$150 per attendee), charter bus transportation from Chicago/Detroit ($100) and St. Louis ($140), Fort Wayne airport shuttle services ($80-$160), memberships, and corporate and individual donations across five tiers from Bronze (under $100) to Founder's Circle ($5,000+). Distribution is direct-to-family through the registration portal at registration.tafworld.org, with marketing driven by newsletters, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo, and community word-of-mouth.

TAF is governed by a Board of Directors led by President Steve Lin, with operational management handled by Executive Director Pamela Hung and Conference Director Alison Yeh, supported by 100+ annual volunteers. The organization maintains strategic partnerships with Manchester University (exclusive venue), Taipei Economic & Cultural Office (Founder's Circle donor), and corporate donors including Allstate, Nationwide Foundation, PWC, Intel Foundation, and Bright Funds. TAF's technology stack is conventional—web registration, email, and social media—with no proprietary platforms, AI/ML capabilities, or external API integrations disclosed.

Name

Taiwanese American Foundation

Legal name

Taiwanese American Foundation

Website

https://tafworld.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Taiwanese American Foundation (TAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating the longest-running Taiwanese-heritage summer camp in the US and Canada, serving 300+ children, teens, and families annually through age-differentiated residential programs at Manchester University.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Youth Camp and Community Programs

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Academic Enrichment Camps (General Studies) (EDAMALAB)

Keywords

• Youth summer camp
• Cultural education programs
• Taiwanese American community
• Nonprofit youth programs
• Identity development workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Wayne

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Conference Registration Fees: TAF generates primary revenue through registration fees for its summer conference programs. Full week programs range from $600 (Sprouts/Juniors) to $775 (Junior High/Youth). Parents Weekend has separate pricing tiers for on-campus and off-campus attendance.
2. Donations and Membership: As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, TAF accepts tax-deductible donations through Zelle, Zeffy, and physical checks. The organization offers Silver ($10+/month or $120+/year) and Gold ($50+/month or $600+/year) membership tiers with recognition benefits.
3. Transportation Services: Additional revenue is generated through bus transportation from major cities (Chicago/Detroit at $100, St. Louis at $140) and Fort Wayne Airport shuttle services ($160 round trip or $80 one way).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Taiwanese American Foundation operates an annual overnight summer conference at Manchester University in North Manchester, Indiana, delivering age-differentiated camp programs for Taiwanese American children and teens (Sprouts grades 1-3, Juniors grades 4-5, Junior High grades 6-8, Youth grades 9-12) and young adults (Labs), plus a Parents Weekend Program. Supporting offerings include tiered Silver and Gold memberships, a tax-deductible donation program, and volunteer recruitment for counselors, advisors, and coordinators.

Product overview

The Taiwanese American Foundation (TAF) operates a single unified annual summer conference held at Manchester University in North Manchester, Indiana. The core offering consists of age-differentiated overnight camp programs for children and teens of Taiwanese heritage: Sprouts (grades 1-3), Juniors (grades 4-5), Junior High (grades 6-8), Youth (grades 9-12), Labs (high school graduates and young professionals), and a Parents Weekend Program for multigenerational families. Supporting services include a membership program with Silver and Gold tiers, a volunteer program recruiting counselors and coordinators, and a donation program accepting tax-deductible contributions. All programs rotate through four themes: Identity, Ethics and Values, Communication, and Leadership. The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in 1966 (originally Midwest Formosan Christian Fellowship) and renamed TAF in 1980.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sprouts Program Summer camp program for campers who have completed grades 1-3, providing age-appropriate socioemotional and cultural-identity experiences at Manchester University during the annual TAF Summer Conference.
• Juniors Program Summer camp program for campers who have completed grades 4-5, using identity as a foundation for age-appropriate discussions and personal development during the annual TAF Summer Conference.
• Junior High Program Summer camp program for campers who have completed grades 6-8, meeting the developmental needs of middle school students exploring Taiwanese American identity during the annual TAF Summer Conference.
• Youth Program Summer camp program for campers who have completed grades 9-12, helping teens navigate challenges while balancing Taiwanese values in their Western world during the annual TAF Summer Conference.
• Labs Program Community program for high-school graduates, young professionals, and lifelong TAFers pursuing Taiwanese American identity through passion projects, service projects, and personal development during the annual TAF Summer Conference.
• Parents Weekend Program Multigenerational family program offering seminars, discussions, and social activities designed to facilitate intergenerational communication, trust, and empathy between parents and campers during the TAF Summer Conference.
• Membership Program Recurring membership subscription program offering Silver ($10+/month or $120+/year) and Gold ($50+/month or $600+/year) tiers with benefits including recognition at TAF Night, newsletter access, and end-of-year thank-you gifts.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Manchester UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManchester University in North Manchester, Indiana serves as the exclusive venue for TAF's annual summer conference. The partnership provides access to the 120-acre campus facilities including residence halls, academic centers, dining services, and recreational facilities. The university provides furnished housing, meals prepared by Executive Chef Jeremy Didier, and campus amenities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tafmediachannel/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/tafworld
• Instagraminstagram.com/tafagram
• Xx.com/tafworld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/taiwanese-american-foundation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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