Asian Giving Circle

Using collective giving to build power and deepen impact in diverse Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the Chicago area since 2002.

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  • $672,812

    Dollars Raised

  • $772,907

    Dollars Granted

  • 1,536

    Active Donors

  • 91

    Organizations Impacted

Now Open:
2025 Request for Proposals

Asian Giving Circle (AGC) is pleased to announce our 21st Annual Request for Proposals (RFP). For 2025, AGC will be making 10 general operating grants to 10 organizations at $10,000 each.

Deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 17 at 11:59 p.m. CT.

An info session will be held on Wednesday, May 14 at 11:00 a.m. CT. Click here to register to attend.

Please see the RFP for more details and how to apply.

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2024 Grant Recipients

Steering & Grantmaking Committee

LeMinh Hoang, Co-ChairEric Wu, Co-Chair
Audrey Peiper, Leadership TeamTrang Truong-Hill, Leadership Team
Tina BhagaNashmeen Moslehuddin
Andrew DonRose Olea
Ramona GuptaAda Tong
Stephanie Lowe
The Committee (typically 8-15 AGC members) serves as the primary decision-making body that finalizes the Request for Proposals (RFP), reviews grant applications, and makes final recommendations for grant recipient organizations and funding levels.

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