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

Celebrating Lunar New Year

Join AFP Chicago’s API Affinity Group, Asian Americans Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP)’s Chicago Chapter, and Asian Giving Circle (AGC) for our third annual API Lunar New Year Reception & Networking Event. This is a great opportunity to mix and mingle to build and renew connections and enjoy delicious food.

API Lunar New Year Reception & Networking Event
January 29, 2025
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Chicago Community Trust

Please RSVP by January 24, 2025.

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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 BhagaHaley Hudler
Andrew DonBrandon Lee
Ramona GuptaRose Olea
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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