The Asian Education Foundation (AEF) is dedicated to the advancement of economic cooperation and cultural discourse between the United States and Asia, and to the promotion of the studies of Asian languages and cultures among Americans.  AEF believes that cultural understanding and international collaboration are essential to peaceful global development and transformation.

AEF is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. The Foundation is funded by grants from government, charitable foundations and corporations, donations from organizations and individuals, and revenues generated from various programs.