Asian Pacific American Public Affairs

Name

Asian Pacific American Public Affairs

Legal name

Asian Pacific American Public Affairs

Website

https://www.apapa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Asian Pacific American Public Affairs is a nonprofit organization that develops leadership and civic engagement programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civic Engagement and Leadership Development (Nonprofit)

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAFAK

Consumer Rights & Public Interest Advocacy

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

SECONDARYEDAAADAL

Civic Participation & Leadership Development (Voting, Advocacy, Community Leadership)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Citizenship & Immigrant Integration Education

Keywords

• Civic engagement programs
• Leadership development
• Nonprofit education
• Community organizing
• Youth civic programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

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, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: APAPA generates revenue primarily through individual donations, corporate sponsorships at various tier levels (Platinum $500,000+ to Pearl $5,000+), and chapter-level donations. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID #55-0849384).
2. Community Space Rental: APAPA rents out its National Headquarters community space at 4000 Truxel Road, Suite 3, Sacramento, CA for events, workshops, trainings, and meetings. The venue accommodates up to 250 guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

APAPA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities through civic engagement, education, and leadership development. Its core offerings include the Youth Leadership Academy (a ten-week program for high school students), the National Internship Program (year-round placements with legislators and public officials with stipends), the Government Appointments Committee (which vets and advocates for AAPI gubernatorial appointees), and Civic Engagement programming (voter registration, community forums, official voting center operations).

Product overview

Asian Pacific American Public Affairs (APAPA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates as a unified platform of programs rather than a commercial product company. The core offerings consist of civic engagement and leadership development programs for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities: the Youth Leadership Academy (a ten-week program for high school students), the National Internship Program (year-round placements with stipends in legislator and official offices), the Government Appointments Committee (advocacy for gubernatorial appointments), Civic Engagement (voter registration and community outreach), the 24Collins Studios x APAPA Film Internship, and Community Space Rental. The organization also hosts signature events including the 2026 Gubernatorial Debate, Cultural Arts in the Park Series, and Business Council Roundtable. All programs are provided at no cost to participants, with financial assistance available. The organization maintains chapters across multiple states with a national headquarters in Sacramento, CA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Leadership Academy A ten-week program for high school students (grades 9-12) providing hands-on leadership development, civic engagement education, and college preparation. Includes orientation and training, professional development workshops, team projects, a bridge-to-college component, and a Capitol field trip. Each local cohort serves 30 students, targeting nearly 1,500 students annually across multiple chapters.
• National Internship Program A year-round nationwide program (Spring, Summer, Fall) providing students and emerging leaders with hands-on experience in civic engagement, public policy, nonprofit leadership, and community service. Offers placements in offices of hosting legislators and public officials, professional mentoring, leadership development workshops, and stipends (up to $1,000 for Spring 2026 interns and up to $3,000 for Fall 2026 Washington D.C. interns). Designed to serve up to 1,500 interns nationwide in 2026.
• Government Appointments Committee (GAC) A committee that reviews, vets, and advocates for qualified applicants interested in receiving gubernatorial appointments to California state boards and commissions. Provides endorsement letters, interview training, and professional development workshops to support candidates through the appointment process.
• Civic Engagement Program A program focused on voter registration, community outreach, and increasing civic participation among AAPI communities. Activities include voter registration drives, educational forums, town halls, and partnerships with county registrars and the Secretary of State. APAPA National Headquarters serves as an official voting center each year.
• 2026 California Gubernatorial Debate A live California Gubernatorial Debate presented in partnership with CBS Television Stations and Pomona College, originating from Pomona College's Bridges Auditorium. The nonpartisan forum allows voters to hear directly from candidates on issues shaping California's future.
• 24Collins Studios x APAPA Film Internship A six-weekend film internship program providing hands-on experience in professional filmmaking fundamentals. Interns participate in structured class sessions and shadow working filmmakers across multiple departments, gaining insight into industry workflows and collaborative set culture.
• Community Space Rental Rental of APAPA's National Headquarters space in Sacramento, CA, featuring flexible indoor and outdoor spaces with a combined capacity of up to 250 guests. The venue includes a professional stage with audiovisual system, dual projection screens, microphones, a kitchen, a private conference room for up to 8 attendees, and an outdoor patio. Available to organizations committed to inclusive public service for workshops, trainings, meetings, and special events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 1,500 high school students annually through Youth Leadership Academy
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• APIA VotecoreOthersNational AAPI voter registration and mobilization organization
• Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE)coreOthersLA-based API civic engagement organization partnership
• Asian Heritage CentercoreOthersCommunity partner organization collaborating with APAPA on leadership and civic engagement initiatives
• Asian Americans Advancing JusticecoreOthersCivil rights organization partnership for advocacy and civic engagement programs
• OCA-Asian Pacific American AdvocatescoreOthersNational organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of AAPIs
• Japanese American Citizens LeaguecoreOthersOldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization; partner in advocacy initiatives
• California Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus (APILC)coreOthersLegislative caucus partnership for policy advocacy and internship program hosting
• California Asian Pacific Chamber of CommercecoreOthersBusiness chamber partnership for economic development and business council initiatives
• Stop AAPI HatecoreOthersCenter to stop anti-Asian hate; partnership for community safety and advocacy initiatives
• National NAACPcoreOthersPartnership with oldest and largest civil rights organization for cross-cultural advocacy
• Asian Pacific Islander Capitol Association (APICA)coreOthersCapitol-based API organization partnership for legislative engagement
• Asian American Chamber of CommercecoreOthersChamber partnership for business development and economic advocacy
• League of Women VoterscoreOthersPartnership for voter education and registration initiatives
• Asian Pacific State Employees AssociationcoreOthersState employees association partnership for professional development
• Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF)coreOthersHealth policy organization partnership for community health initiatives
• Hmong Coalition/Sacramento Hmong New Year CoalitioncoreOthersHmong community organization partnership for cultural events and advocacy
• Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of SacramentocoreOthersFilipino business community partnership
• Korean American Political ActioncoreOthersKorean American political engagement organization partnership
• International Leadership FoundationcoreOthersLeadership development organization partnership for emerging AAPI leaders
• Yin RanchcoreOthersCultural venue partner (Yin Ranch Cultural Pavilion) for National Unity Awards Gala and other events; 30-year community partner
• Southwest AirlinesminorOthersCorporate sponsor of APAPA programs and events
• AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants)minorOthersCorporate sponsor of APAPA programs and events
• McDonald'sminorOthersCorporate sponsor of APAPA programs and events
• Kaiser PermanenteminorOthersCorporate sponsor of APAPA programs and events
• ChevronminorOthersCorporate sponsor of APAPA programs and events
• East West BankminorOthersCorporate sponsor of APAPA programs and events
• VerizonminorOthersCorporate sponsor of APAPA programs and events
• Alaska AirlinesminorOthersCorporate sponsor of APAPA programs and events
• ComcastminorOthersCorporate sponsor of APAPA programs and events
• ValerominorOthersCorporate sponsor of APAPA programs and events
• AT&TminorOthersCorporate sponsor of APAPA programs and events
• Wells FargominorOthersCorporate sponsor of APAPA programs and events
• CBS Television StationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia partner for 2026 California Gubernatorial Debate; broadcasting statewide across CBS California stations and streaming platforms
• Pomona CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner hosting the 2026 Gubernatorial Debate at Bridges Auditorium

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates: National AAPI civic engagement and advocacy organization explicitly partnered with APAPA. Operates similar leadership development, civic participation, and community empowerment programs targeting AAPI communities nationwide.
• Asian Americans Advancing Justice: Leading national AAPI civil rights organization explicitly partnered with APAPA. Competes for advocacy, voter engagement, and leadership development funding in the same constituency.
• Japanese American Citizens League: Oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization explicitly partnered with APAPA. Comparable AAPI advocacy, education, and community mobilization focus.
• APIA Vote: National AAPI voter registration and mobilization organization explicitly partnered with APAPA. Directly comparable mission in voter education, civic engagement, and AAPI turnout.
• Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE): California-based AAPI civic engagement organization explicitly partnered with APAPA. Directly competes for LA-area civic engagement programming, leadership development, and AAPI advocacy.
• International Leadership Foundation: AAPI leadership development organization explicitly partnered with APAPA. Closely comparable in mission to develop emerging AAPI leaders for public service and civic engagement.
• Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF): AAPI health policy and advocacy organization explicitly partnered with APAPA. Comparable national AAPI advocacy infrastructure and constituency, though focused on health policy.
• League of Women Voters: National nonpartisan civic engagement and voter education organization explicitly partnered with APAPA. Directly comparable voter registration, civic education, and public forum programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/APAPANational
• Facebookfacebook.com/APAPANational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apapa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles28 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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 Asian Pacific American Public Affairs