ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
Who We Are
The charitable arm of AAHOA, committed to strengthening people, communities and the future of hospitality.
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
Who We Are
The charitable arm of AAHOA, committed to strengthening people, communities and the future of hospitality.
The AAHOA Charitable Foundation brings together the generosity of AAHOA Members, partners and friends to support disaster relief, educational opportunities, humanitarian assistance and community needs.
Through giving, service and partnership, the Foundation helps turn hospitality’s spirit of care into action where it is needed most.
OUR STORY
Hospitality has always been about people
Hospitality has always been about people.
The AAHOA Charitable Foundation was created to help channel the hospitality industry’s generosity into meaningful action.
Supported by AAHOA Members and the broader hospitality community, the Foundation invests in efforts that improve lives. This includes helping people and communities recover after disasters, supporting education and scholarships, and responding to humanitarian needs.
Every gift reflects a shared belief. Hospitality has a responsibility to care for people inside our hotels, across our communities and beyond.
About AAHOA
AAHOA, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association, is one of the largest hotel owner associations in the world and a leading voice for America’s hotel owners.
AAHOA represents nearly 20,000 members. Together, AAHOA Members own more than 36,000 hotels, representing 60% of hotels in the United States.
Through education, advocacy, industry leadership and business resources, AAHOA supports the people who own and operate hotels across the country.
The AAHOA Charitable Foundation carries that same community spirit into philanthropy. It gives members, partners and friends a focused way to support charitable initiatives that create lasting impact.
QUICK SNAPSHOT
- 20,000
- AAHOA Members
- 36,807
- member-owned hotels
- 60%
- of U.S. hotels
- 3.2M
- guestrooms
- 4.1M
- U.S. jobs supported
Our Mission
The AAHOA Charitable Foundation exists to strengthen lives and communities by mobilizing the hospitality industry to create meaningful opportunities, respond to critical needs, and invest in a better future.
Guided by our commitment to Hospitality Helping Humanity, we bring people together to educate, empower, support, and serve those who need it most.
Our Vision
To become the charitable foundation that unites the hospitality industry through service, generosity, and purpose—creating lasting impact for individuals, communities, and future generations.
Why ACF Is Positioned to Make an Impact
National Network
The AAHOA Charitable Foundation is connected to a national community of hotel owners, hospitality leaders, partners and supporters.
Meaningful Reach
That reach matters. AAHOA Members operate in communities across the country and understand what it means to serve people every day.
Unified Support
When needs arise, the Foundation can bring together giving, relationships and industry support through a trusted hospitality network.
Our Difference
This is what makes ACF different. It is powered by people who know service, understand community and believe in giving back.
Guided by Leadership
The AAHOA Charitable Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors committed to responsible stewardship and advancing the Foundation’s mission.
Their leadership helps guide the Foundation’s priorities, partnerships and charitable efforts.
Guided by Leadership
The AAHOA Charitable Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors committed to responsible stewardship and advancing the Foundation’s mission.
Their leadership helps guide the Foundation’s priorities, partnerships and charitable efforts.
Together, We Can Create Lasting Impact
Every contribution helps strengthen communities and reflects the generosity that defines hospitality.
You can support the AAHOA Charitable Foundation through a donation, volunteer service, sponsorship or partnership.
Join us in making a difference.