Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP)About the Chapter
As one of AAPIP’s oldest and largest chapters, we are deeply committed to advocating for our Asian American, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian (AANHPI) communities in need since our founding in 1990. We work collaboratively with community-based organizations, giving circles, foundations and philanthropic affinity groups to grow awareness of, direct funding & resources to and build capacity for nonprofits serving our AANHPI community. We are uniquely positioned for impact knowing Los Angeles County’s population is larger than that of any state in the nation, except California.
Chapter activities may include:
- Signature Funders Van Tour of an AANHPI ethnic community
- Funders briefings on issues impacting the AANHPI Commmunity
- Opportunities to connect and network
- Joint Affinity Group (JAG) Holiday Reception
Chapter Goals
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Increase funder awareness and knowledge about the state of the Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, in order to increase nonprofit resources and capacity within local AANHPI agencies and communities.
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Provide professional development and networking among AANHPI nonprofit and philanthropic professionals and communities.
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Expand AANHPI staff representation in philanthropy.
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Expand philanthropy among local AANHPIs.
Leadership
2025–2026 Chapter Co-Chairs
- Adele Lee, California Community Foundation, Senior Philanthropic Operations Specialist
- Erin Limlingan, California Community Foundation, Director of Donor Relations
- Michael Nailat, Catalyst California, Associate Director, Equity in Community Investments