AAPIPAsian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP)
Regional Chapter Network

New York

About the Chapter

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Founded in 1990, we are AAPIP’s first chapter in the east coast. New York is home to the second largest Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) population in the country. According to the latest census New York City’s AANHPI population grew by more than 30%. Similar to other large Asian American hubs there has been tremendous growth, and also shifts in the range of ethnicities including Thai, Sri Lankan and Cambodian. Though we have the nation’s most established and arguably the strongest philanthropic infrastructure in terms of numbers of foundations and charitable giving nationally and globally, there is still work to be done. We work in collaboration with foundations, AANHPI community based organizations, and other affinity groups to highlight important issues facing AANHPI and other diverse communities in the region.

Our Membership represents:

  • Philanthropic institutions and organizations in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey.
  • Funders as diverse as corporate giving programs, large established philanthropies, and small family foundations.
  • Some of the area’s leading AANHPI organizations.

Chapter Goals

  • Build relationships between funders, policy makers, and advocates.

  • Develop programs and workshops that are timely and relevant to the Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) philanthropic community in New York City.

  • Encourage communication across sectors and raise awareness of and funding for AANHPI organizations.

Leadership

2025–2026 Chapter Co-Chairs

  • Ariane Cruz, Philanthropy New York, Sr. Manager, Public Policy & Collaboration
  • Julia Yang-Winkenbach, Unbound Philanthropy, Program Officer