Yappie Inc

Yappie Inc is a U.S. nonprofit organization with the EIN number 882117348. It operates as The Yappie, an independent, nonprofit news organization that focuses on reporting about Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) power, politics, and influence.

Mission

The mission of Yappie Inc is centered around empowering AAPI communities by providing them with comprehensive policy news and updates. The organization aims to address the underrepresentation of AAPI communities in political discourse by furnishing a digestible summary of policy news affecting these communities. It tracks the work of AAPI advocacy organizations and elected officials while also promoting civic engagement among traditionally disengaged AAPI populations.

Objectives

• Policy News and Advocacy: Provide regular updates on policy developments and track the activities of AAPI advocacy groups and elected officials.
• Original Reporting: Uplift original writing and reporting by AAPI journalists and publications.
• Resource Development: Create and distribute resources for AAPI individuals pursuing careers in policy, public service, journalism, and communications.
• Civic Engagement: Bolster civic participation among certain AAPI populations that are traditionally uninterested in policy and public service.

Funding and Support

Yappie Inc is supported by individual donors and grants from organizations. It maintains a strict firewall between its funders and the newsroom, ensuring independence in its journalism. The organization benefits from funding programs such as the Solutions Journalism Network, the American Public Media Group’s Glen Nelson Center, the Google News Initiative, and others.

Establishment and Structure

Yappie Inc was informally established in 2018 and formally incorporated in 2022. Prior to its incorporation, it was fiscally sponsored by the Asian American Journalists Association until early 2023. The organization is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit entity, which allows donations to be tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Team

Yappie Inc's team consists of an all-volunteer group of passionate young professionals with backgrounds in government, political media, and leading AAPI advocacy organizations. This diverse team enables the organization to provide unique and comprehensive coverage of issues relevant to AAPI communities.