February 10, 2026 — In order to understand the present state and the future of charitable giving in America, we need to better understand the charitable engagement of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Not only are AAPIs among the fastest growing racial groups in the country, they already contribute to the charitable landscape and vibrancy of many cities and communities.
However, as Asian Americans / Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) found in their 2025 AANHPI Funding Snapshot, for every $100 awarded by foundations, only 34 cents is designated to AANHPI communities. Philanthropic support needs to dramatically increase to meet the growing needs of our communities and to do so, it is important to have data-driven insights that can inform the strategies of funders, nonprofits, and community leaders.
AAPI Data is proud to announce State of AANHPI Charitable Giving, a report which brings together the newest data on charitable giving. This report, based on the latest survey data from AAPI Data and Associated Press-NORC, provides an in-depth analysis of rates, patterns, and amounts of AANHPI giving in comparison to the U.S. average. The report also examines motivations for giving and highlights emerging trends in philanthropy such as the potential for mutual aid and the growing significance of crowdfunding and grassroots giving.
In conjunction with the release of the report, AAPI Data was proud to host a funder briefing on the state of AANHPI charitable giving, bringing together leaders from a variety of AANHPI foundations.
“These research findings will help broaden our understanding of philanthropy,” said Connie Chung Joe, president and CEO of Asian Americans / Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP). “We’re excited to share this data with our members and to strategize around how to energize giving in AANHPI communities.”
“The report underscores how digital and community-centered platforms are transforming charitable giving,” said Chun-Yen Chen, executive director of the Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF). “At APCF, we see this every day through our donor-advised funds and crowdfunding initiatives, which make it easier for donors to align their values with impact and for grassroots AANHPI organizations to access critical resources. Understanding these trends is essential to building a more inclusive and sustainable philanthropic ecosystem for our communities.”
“This report affirms what many of us know from our community members,” said Tamara Chao, president and executive director of the Asian Pacific Fund. “Our communities are deeply invested in mutual aid and a desire to make a tangible impact. APF is proud to be a foundation that mobilizes these resources to benefit our greater AANHPI community.”
KACF is committed to mobilizing community members to engage in a culture of giving,” said Kyung B. Yoon, president and CEO of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF). “Data shows that AAPI charitable giving is higher than the national average. It’s clear that there are strong motivations to give within our communities and we will continue to mobilize around philanthropic giving.”
“AAPI Data is excited to share the latest data on charitable giving and to provide funders with the clearest picture of charitable giving in the AAPI communities,” said Karthick Ramakrishnan, founder and executive director of AAPI Data. “We’re grateful that our research can help inform the strategies of our partners in philanthropy as well as community organizations seeking to improve their capacity for grassroots fundraising.”