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

Guests applauding at the Asian Giving Circle reception|Guests in animated conversation|i2i’s Leakhena Yoeun talks with SAAPRI incoming executive director Reema Kapur.

Open Call 2024:
Request for Proposals

Asian Giving Circle  has closed applications for its 2024 grant cycle.

Applications were due on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Award decisions and notifications coming soon.

2023 Grant Recipients

Grantmaking Committee

LeMinh Hoang, Co-ChairEric Wu, Co-Chair
Tina BhagaAudrey Peiper
Grace ChuXiang Siow
Ramona GuptaTrang Truong-Hill
Jodie LawtonPadma Venkatesan
Brandon Lee
The Grantmaking 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 grantee organizations and funding levels.

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