- Program Civil Society
- Program Area Strengthening Civic Space
- Grant Amount $90,000
- Grant Period September 1, 2010–August 31, 2013
- Location Oakland, CA, United States
- Geographic Focus United States
About this grant
This grant provides general purpose support to Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, a grantmaker affinity group committed to expanding the participation and leadership of the diverse Asian-American community in the philanthropic sector. The grantee’s accomplishments include growing its membership to over 600 individuals and institutions (a 10 percent increase from 2008) and awarding $550,000 in grants to over 70 community-based organizations. Goals for the upcoming year include supporting identity-based affinity groups and philanthropic initiatives through collaborative funds, community and funder briefings, and research reports; expanding its National Donor Circle; and developing a detailed communications plan and a five-year strategy.