Theaaire

What Theaaire does

Asian American Institute of Research and Engagement (AAIRE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded around 2021 and operating from Plainview and Fresh Meadows, New York. The organization's mission is to address the underrepresentation of pan-Asian American, Middle Eastern, and immigrant communities through primary research, advocacy, education, and direct service delivery. Its portfolio comprises seven core program areas: a research and studies function producing reports on language access, health, discrimination, and civic participation; BOCES-accredited professional development workshops for educators; the AAIRE Cares mental health program (free counseling, healing circles, and multilingual workshops delivered in partnership with Northwell Health); immigration assistance and referral services; youth leadership programs; civic engagement workshops focused on digital literacy and voting rights; and a Speaker Series plus downloadable educational resources.

The business model is donor-funded rather than commercial. AAIRE does not charge for its services; revenue is generated through charitable contributions, individual donations, and organizational grants. The organization maintains three documented distribution channels: direct community service delivery (mental health and immigration referrals), BOCES-accredited educator workshops sold to schools, and youth/civic engagement programs. AAIRE's primary research collaboration is with Hofstra University's National Center for Suburban Studies, which co-produced the two-year Asian American Language Accessibility Assessment on Long Island. The organization has no proprietary technology product, software platform, mobile app, or API; it is structured as a service and advocacy nonprofit rather than a technology or commercial enterprise.

Cumulatively, AAIRE reports having served 1,500+ community members through immigration and referral services, 500+ through mental health programs, educated 800+ teachers on anti-Asian hate and Islamophobia, and reached 200+ youth through leadership workshops. The organization has received earned media coverage in Newsday and has been featured in HBO Max and Hulu programming. Leadership is concentrated in Founder and President Farrah Mozawalla. The combination of community-trust networks, accredited workshop credentials, and a clinical partnership with a major regional health system forms the operational spine of the organization.

Name

Theaaire

Legal name

Asian American Institute of Research and Engagement

Website

https://aaire.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AAIRE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers research, mental health counseling, immigration referrals, educator workshops, and civic engagement programs to pan-Asian American, Middle Eastern, and immigrant communities on Long Island.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Advocacy and Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAFAB

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations

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

SECONDARYBPADAGAH

Minority, Indigenous & Disability Rights

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Human Rights, Democracy & Governance

SECONDARYBPACAJAJ

DEI, Equity & Inclusion Advisory

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/HR Consulting & Advisory (HR Strategy, Org Design, Change)

Keywords

• Community advocacy services
• Culturally responsive education
• Mental health counseling
• Immigration referral services
• Research and policy studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Syosset

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. Donations and Charitable Contributions: AAIRE operates as a nonprofit organization funded primarily through donations. The website features a 'Donate Today' section, indicating reliance on charitable contributions from individuals and organizations to support community programs.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AAIRE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free community services to pan-Asian American, Middle Eastern, and immigrant communities on Long Island and in New York State. Its core offerings include original research studies on language access and discrimination, BOCES-accredited professional development workshops for educators, free mental health counseling and healing circles through AAIRE Cares (in partnership with Northwell Health), immigration referral services, youth leadership programs, civic engagement workshops, and downloadable educational resources. Services are delivered directly to community members at no charge and sustained by charitable donations and institutional partnerships.

Product overview

AAIRE operates as a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community services rather than a commercial technology product. The organization provides research studies, professional development workshops for educators, mental health counseling services through AAIRE Cares, immigration assistance, youth leadership programs, civic engagement workshops, a speaker series, and educational resources. These services are designed to address the needs of pan-Asian American, Middle Eastern, and immigrant communities through advocacy, education, research, and community support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Research and Studies
• Professional Development Workshops
• AAIRE Cares - Mental Health Services
• Immigration Assistance Services
• Youth Leadership Programs
• Civic Engagement Workshops
• Resources for Education

Quantifiable outcome

• Supported 1500+ community members with immigration and referral services
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hofstra University's National Center for Suburban StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021AAIRE partnered with Hofstra University's National Center for Suburban Studies to conduct the groundbreaking Asian American Language Accessibility Assessment. The two-year study used focus groups and survey research to capture qualitative and quantitative data on language access across Long Island's Asian American communities. Executive Dean Lawrence Levy appeared as a speaker, stating that lack of data is a major reason Asians get left behind.
• Northwell HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthwell Health partners with AAIRE to provide free one-on-one mental health counseling, healing circles, and community workshops. This partnership offers culturally responsive mental health support for individuals, families, and educators.
• BOCESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAIRE conducts BOCES-accredited professional development workshops for educators, promoting bias awareness and culturally responsive education throughout Long Island schools.
• Global Partners (implicit)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonation page mentions 'creating partnerships around the world,' suggesting international charitable partnerships for community support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chinese for Affirmative Action: Bay Area-based AANHPI civil rights organization running community education, advocacy, and immigrant integration programs. Closely comparable to AAIRE in combining community services, advocacy, and culturally responsive support.
• OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates: National AANHPI advocacy organization with chapters focused on civic engagement, education, and professional development. Comparable to AAIRE on civic engagement, youth leadership, and educator-facing programming.
• Japanese American Citizens League (JACL): National AANHPI civil rights and advocacy organization with chapters delivering education, civil liberties, and community programs. Comparable to AAIRE in mission and education/advocacy mix, with a longer-established national footprint.
• AAPI Equity Alliance: Alliance of AANHPI-serving organizations focused on hate incident response, data, and policy advocacy. Comparable to AAIRE's anti-Asian hate research, community education, and coalition-building approach, but operating at a statewide/regional network level.
• South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT): National advocacy organization advancing rights and civic participation of South Asian Americans. Comparable to AAIRE in combining research, advocacy, and community education for an Asian American subpopulation, though at national scope.
• Asian Americans Advancing Justice: National AANHPI civil rights organization delivering advocacy, research, and community education. Most directly comparable to AAIRE in mission (Asian American representation, anti-discrimination) but at a national scale, making it the leading yardstick for AAIRE's potential expansion.
• Asian American Federation: Northeast-based umbrella and advocacy organization for pan-Asian American communities, conducting research on language access, poverty, and civic participation. Closely aligned with AAIRE's research-plus-advocacy model and Long Island/NY geography.

Broad incumbents

• Center for Asian American Media (CAAM): Established nonprofit supporting Asian American representation through media, storytelling, and education. Comparable to AAIRE in cultural/community advocacy orientation, though focused on media rather than direct service delivery.

Regional players

• MinKwon Center for Community Action: NYC-based Korean and Asian American community organization providing immigration legal services, civic engagement, and youth leadership. Directly comparable to AAIRE's immigration referral, civic engagement, and youth programs, though serving a different Asian American subgroup and borough.
• Womankind (formerly New York Asian Women's Center): New York-based nonprofit serving survivors of gender-based violence across Asian and immigrant communities. Comparable to AAIRE in serving NY Asian/immigrant populations with culturally responsive social services and mental health support.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheAAIRE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/theaaire

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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 Theaaire