A safer, better future for 25 million AAPIs starts with your support

Join a legacy of donors driving change for the AAPI community. 100% of your gift goes directly to innovative programs and research.

Why invest in The Asian American Foundation (TAAF)?

For too long, the AAPI community has been under-resourced and underrepresented. While AAPIs are the fastest-growing group in America, they receive less than 0.34% of foundation giving. TAAF exists to bridge this gap.

When you make a gift to TAAF, 100% of your donation goes toward strengthening innovative programs, essential research, and cross-sector partnerships to address our community's most persistent challenges. 

Where your donation goes

TAAF was founded in 2021 by prominent AAPI leaders at the height of anti-Asian hate to advance safety, belonging, and prosperity for our communities. Our mission is simple but urgent: to build a safer, better future for all.

Building Safety

We’re working to make cities safer for AAPI communities: protecting neighborhoods, strengthening small businesses, and ensuring families can live, work, and thrive without fear.

Fostering Belonging

We’re increasing representation and shifting culture through authentic storytelling—​ensuring AAPIs are seen and see themselves as central to the American story in classrooms, on screens, and in everyday life.

Advancing Prosperity

We’re investing in AAPI leaders by expanding opportunity and unlocking the resources needed to thrive—from economically disadvantaged small business owners and college students to boardroom leaders uplifting the next generation.

Leading with Research

TAAF funds critical data to help identify the community’s greatest needs. Essential studies, like our annual STAATUS Index, provide a granular understanding of the AAPI experience to inform policy and strategy nationwide.