U.S. Institutional Giving for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities
For every $100 awarded by U.S. funders, only 34 cents goes to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
Despite representing 7% of the U.S. population—over 25 million Americans—AANHPI communities received just 0.34% of institutional philanthropic dollars in 2023. With $140 billion in annual philanthropy, institutional funders have the resources to make transformational investments in communities that have been systematically underfunded for decades.
Key Findings
- Historic underinvestment persists: AANHPI funding has never exceeded 0.60% of all philanthropic dollars in 35+ years of tracking
- The funding ecosystem is ready: 5,082 funders and 3,158 grant recipients operate across all but one states in the U.S.
- Growth is broadening: Funding became less concentrated among top funders, dropping from 54% to 34%, while donor-advised funds and community foundations drove 47% of recent growth
- Geographic opportunities: 17 states receive less than $1 million annually in AANHPI funding
- Cross-racial solidarity is evident: Human Rights became the top-funded issue area, reflecting alignment with broader racial justice movements
Why This Data Matters for Your Advocacy
This report provides the evidence advocates need to make the case for increased AANHPI investment. Whether you’re building coalitions, developing strategic plans, a movement leader looking for funding, or an ally and advocate working within a foundation, these findings demonstrate both the urgent need and the clear pathway forward.
The data shows that infrastructure exists, momentum is building, and the opportunity for impact has never been greater.
Published July 2025 by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP)
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