In the Sacramento region, Asian and Pacific Islanders, according to recent Census data, are over 20% of the Sacramento population. However, philanthropic giving and nonprofit donations have not evolved to reflect the growing population. APIs RISE Giving Circle has developed a collective strategy to accelerate API philanthropy in Sacramento and create a more truly API way to give back to our community.
The mission of APIs RISE is to increase the capacity and impact of Asian Pacific Islander philanthropic giving in the Sacramento Region and to build and strengthen the next generation of API leadership.
Refreshments and supplies at organizational events.
Domain name, creation/upkeep of website and Facebook page, regular communications among APIs RISE members and leadership via email (email blasts) and upkeep of donor and contact lists.
Community volunteers to plan and staff organizational events, (e.g., Annual Grantee & May O. Lee Award Community Gathering), forums and panel discussions (e.g., October 2025, Addressing anti-immigrant actions in the AAPI community), cultural events (e.g., October 2024 - Daryo’s All-American Diner play reading in partnership with Capital Stage Theater)
Through community-based philanthropy, community convenings, and cultural events and education, APIs Rise Fund will support AAPIs and all communities of color to achieve equity and racial justice in philanthropy and promote the leadership, engagement, and empowerment that equitable philanthropy creates.
Organization name
APIs RISE
2014
Mission Category
Philanthropy & Grantmaking Foundations
Operating Budget
$0-$50,000
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted, Technology, Volunteers
Demographics Served
Asian/Pacific Islander, South Asian/Indian
BIPOC Leadership
Board Chair
Local Counties Served
Sacramento
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
c/o Sacramento Region Community Foundation 955 University Avenue, Suite ASacramento County, CA, US
Yolo County, CA, US