Asian American Federation of New York
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The Asian American Federation is a nonprofit organization working to advance the civic voice of Asian Americans in the New York metropolitan area
. Established in 1990, the Asian American Federation of NY supports and collaborates with 39 member agencies to improve quality of life and support philanthropy in the Asian American community. Organizations with which the Asian American Federation of New York works include Asian Americans for Equality, the Chinese-American Planning Council, MinKwon Center for Community Action
, and the New York Asian Women's Center.
In 2007, the Asian American Federation of New York won a National Leadership in Action Award from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation
. That same year, it was among over 530 New York City
arts and social service institutions to receive part of a $30 million grant from the Carnegie Corporation, which was made possible through a donation by New York City Mayor
Michael Bloomberg
. Since 2002, the Carnegie Corporation has donated more than $115 million.
Annually, the Federation hosts the Spirit of Asian American Gala, an event that recognizes Asian American individuals who have made a substantial contribution to society. The honorees for the 2007 Spirit of Asian American Gala were Arvind Raghunathan
, Sung-Joo Kim
, Farooq Kathwari
, and Haruko Smith.
New York metropolitan area
The New York metropolitan area, also known as Greater New York, or the Tri-State area, is the region that composes of New York City and the surrounding region...
. Established in 1990, the Asian American Federation of NY supports and collaborates with 39 member agencies to improve quality of life and support philanthropy in the Asian American community. Organizations with which the Asian American Federation of New York works include Asian Americans for Equality, the Chinese-American Planning Council, MinKwon Center for Community Action
MinKwon Center for Community Action
The MinKwon Center for Community Action is a nonprofit organization that serves the needs of the Korean American community in New York City. First established as YKASEC in 1984, the MinKwon Center is based in Flushing, Queens, which has a large Korean population...
, and the New York Asian Women's Center.
In 2007, the Asian American Federation of New York won a National Leadership in Action Award from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation
W. K. Kellogg Foundation
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation was founded in June 1930 as the W.K. Kellogg Child Welfare Foundation by breakfast cereal pioneer Will Keith Kellogg. In 1934, Kellogg donated more than $66 million in Kellogg Company stock and other investments to the W.K. Kellogg Trust...
. That same year, it was among over 530 New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
arts and social service institutions to receive part of a $30 million grant from the Carnegie Corporation, which was made possible through a donation by New York City Mayor
Mayor of New York City
The Mayor of the City of New York is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. The mayor's office administers all city services, public property, police and fire protection, most public agencies, and enforces all city and state laws within New York City.The budget overseen by the...
Michael Bloomberg
Michael Bloomberg
Michael Rubens Bloomberg is the current Mayor of New York City. With a net worth of $19.5 billion in 2011, he is also the 12th-richest person in the United States...
. Since 2002, the Carnegie Corporation has donated more than $115 million.
Annually, the Federation hosts the Spirit of Asian American Gala, an event that recognizes Asian American individuals who have made a substantial contribution to society. The honorees for the 2007 Spirit of Asian American Gala were Arvind Raghunathan
Arvind Raghunathan
Arvind Raghunathan is the CEO of Roc Capital Management LP . On February 25, 2009, it was announced that Raghunathan and his associates would be leaving Deutsche Bank to set up the independent quant trading hedge fund.Raghunathan was the former Managing Director and Head of Global Arbitrage at...
, Sung-Joo Kim
Sung-Joo Kim
Sung-Joo Kim is the Chairwoman and CEO of Sungjoo Group and MCM Holdings AG.She was ranked among the "Top 50 Women to Watch" by the Wall Street Journal in and Selected as one of the "New Century Leaders" in CNN for the Best of Asia in...
, Farooq Kathwari
Farooq Kathwari
Farooq Kathwari is the Chairman, President and Chief Executive officer of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. He has been president of the Company since 1985 and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 1988. In 1989 he formed a group to purchase Ethan Allen and took the Company public in 1993. Under Mr...
, and Haruko Smith.