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Chinese Progressive Association

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 237404756  ·  Private foundation

Chinese Progressive Association is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.3M in annual giving against $21.5M in assets. This page documents the 111 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Chinese Progressive Association — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$21.5M
Total assets
111
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Chinese Progressive Association funds

Chinese Progressive Association's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Adult EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEducationEnvironment & ConservationHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLegal Aid

Populations it has supported include black communities, immigrants & refugees, rural communities, older adults, women girls.

black communitiesimmigrants & refugeesrural communitiesolder adultswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Chinese Progressive Association, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Center for Empowered Politics
BLACK TO THE FUTURE
San Francisco, CA$4.5M2022
Center for Empowered Politics
BLACK TO THE FUTURE GRANT
Oakland, CA$302K2023
Black Voters Matter Fund
BAY RESISTANCE INSTITUTE AND SEEDING CHANGE FELLOWSHIP GRANTS
Oakland, CA$250K2023
State Democracy Project
BLACK ORGANIZING INNOVATIONS
Brooklyn, NY$250K2023
Power Coalition for Equity & Justice
BLACK ORGANIZING INNOVATIONS
New Orleans, LA$150K2023
Equity & Transformation
BLACK ORGANIZING INNOVATIONS
Berwyn, IL$150K2023
Asian Americans United
LOTUS AND RICE GRANT TO SUPPORT BASEBUILDING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Philadelphia, PA$150K2024
Community Partners
LOTUS AND RICE GRANT TO SUPPORT BASEBUILDING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Los Angeles, CA$150K2024
Southeast Asian Coalition (seac Village)
LOTUS AND RICE GRANT TO SUPPORT BASEBUILDING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Charlotte, NC$150K2024
New Virginia Majority Education Fund
LOTUS AND RICE GRANT TO SUPPORT BASEBUILDING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Alexandria, VA$150K2024
Asian Pacific Environmental Network
LOTUS AND RICE GRANT TO SUPPORT BASEBUILDING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Oakland, CA$150K2024
Arab American Action Network
LOTUS AND RICE GRANT TO SUPPORT BASEBUILDING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Chicago, IL$150K2024
Dolores Street Community Serv
Subcontract payment for Worker Righ
San Francisco, CA$142K2020
Black Belt Community Foundation
BLACK ORGANIZING INNOVATIONS
Selma, AL$125K2022
Center for Common Ground
BLACK ORGANIZING INNOVATIONSBLACK ORGANIZING INNOVATIONS
Ruther Glen, VA$125K2022

Chinese Progressive Association giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$66K
2020$1.1M
2022$6.3M
2023$1.8M
2024$1.2M

How to apply for funding from Chinese Progressive Association

Chinese Progressive Association's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at cpasf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Chinese Progressive Association

Does Chinese Progressive Association accept grant applications?
Chinese Progressive Association's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Chinese Progressive Association fund?
Chinese Progressive Association's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Center for Empowered Politics, Center for Empowered Politics, Black Voters Matter Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Chinese Progressive Association give in grants?
Chinese Progressive Association reported $4.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.4M over 111 grants.
Where is Chinese Progressive Association located?
Chinese Progressive Association is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237404756.
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About this profile. This page is built from Chinese Progressive Association's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Chinese Progressive Association. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.