Mission & Vision
Asian Hall of Fame is a cross-cultural educational and research institution dedicated to advancing public recognition of Asian and Indigenous legacy, early-career achievement, and interracial collaboration.
- Mission & Vision Statement
Since 1863
Asian Hall of Fame was established by the oldest Asian family philanthropy in the United States whose legacy spans 163 years. Today, AHOF is a global platform that attracts patrons and luminaries from around the world, inspired by its lasting legacy, philanthropic purpose, and mainstream impact.
163 Years in America
1863
First generation Chinn arrives in America to build the railroad.
1960
Third-generation Robert Chinn opens U.S. Savings & Loans in the Seattle International District. It becomes the first Asian-owned bank in America.
1986
Robert Chinn Foundation is established. It becomes the oldest Asian family philanthropy in America.
1994
Robert Chinn Foundation opens Asian Resource Center in Seattle Chinatown International District.
2004
Robert Chinn Foundation establishes AHOF as a fundraising dinner for Asian Resource Center.
2014
Robert Chinn Foundation sells Asian Resource Center. It increases private philanthropy grantmaking to charities, including AHOF.
2016
Moet Hennessy provides unsolicited, multiyear sponsorship of AHOF.
2019
Foundation appoints their first CEO, who is also appointed first AHOF President & CEO. New CEO begins to broaden mainstream recognition via cross-cultural partners. Launches four philanthropic pillars.
2020
Asian Hall of Fame becomes a nonprofit 501(c)(3).
Relocates headquarters to Glendale, CA recording studio owned by Robby Krieger of The Doors. AHOF Trauma Advocacy Program distributes 22,500 medical supplies to 77 hospitals nation-wide.
2021
Disney and Microsoft become strategic partners. AHOF Workforce Development Program expands to Wong & Fong Neurodivergent Fellows. Hosts first Induction Ceremony in Los Angeles.
2022
Anti-hate crime charity album with Grammy artists attract national and global media coverage.
AHOF receives Founders Grants from Seattle Seahawks, Gates Foundation, Robert Chinn Foundation, Wells Fargo, Ben Bridge Jeweler, Oracle, Boeing, Amazon, St. John.
2023
AHOF inducts first Native honoree. Surpasses 6.5 billion media impressions in 11 countries.
2024
AHOF makes Google “Top Trending Brands” List. Millennium Hotels & Resorts becomes Official Hotel Partner. KTLA becomes Official Media Partner. Receives first grant from Native Indian Tribe.
2025
Women Investing In Nonprofits (WIN) joins AHOF. Expands to Pasadena, Portland, Bellevue. TAO becomes Official Design Partner. MHG becomes Official US-Taiwan Partner. Philanthropic impact since 2022 exceeds $3.7 million. Surpasses 10.1 billion media impressions.
2026
Expands to Honolulu, Sunnyvale, New York City. Receives quiet campaign gift for new Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley center. Launches Mary Knell & Della Chen Legacy Film Screenings at Disney Studios.
2027
Launches Honolulu Aloha Ball scholarship fundraiser for sex trafficking survivors. Expands to Tokyo.