$2,226,788 was raised over the past 10 years supporting 60 nonprofits with an impact to over 500K Asian individuals and families.
Our Grant History
Asian Film Festival of Dallas
The Asian Film Festival of Dallas celebrates Asian and Asian-American filmmakers, sharing the rich diversity of Asian culture through cinema. If awarded this grant, it will host a Women’s Showcase, featuring filmmaker Q&As, a red carpet event, and a dinner catered by a local Asian establishment.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$10,000
Non-Profit Category
Arts; Education
Community Served
Refugee; LGBTQ; Women
AyiConnect
AyiConnect is an online platform connecting families with caregivers who speak their preferred languages, empowering immigrant and first-generation caregivers with fair job opportunities and professional development. Partnering with Angels4Angels, they are launching a Learning & Community program to provide educational resources, certification programs, and a supportive online network for caregivers.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$10,000
Non-Profit Category
Health; Education
Community Served
Women
Best Buddies International, Inc.
Best Buddies Texas envisions a world where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are fully integrated into all aspects of society. This grant will support their efforts in the North Texas Asian IDD Community, fostering meaningful connections and empowering Asian parents to highlight their children’s abilities.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$30,000
Non-Profit Category
Health; Education
Community Served
Youth
Charities2Love
Charities2Love is a rapidly growing 501©(3) non-profit in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, dedicated to providing volunteer opportunities and raising awareness for various causes. The president seeks a leadership grant from the Orchid Giving Circle to pursue educational programs in business and nonprofit management, aiming to enhance her skills and ensure Charities2Love’s continued impact and growth.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$1,600
Non-Profit Category
Homelessness
Community Served
All
Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas
When a crime of child abuse occurs, families need a safe, coordinated response to begin their healing journey. This grant will support translation services and other victim services, ensuring every child and family receives care in their primary language.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$20,000
Non-Profit Category
Youth
Community Served
Youth
Communities In Schools of North Texas
Communities In Schools of North Texas (CISNT) is dedicated to supporting at-risk K-12 students, helping them stay in school and succeed in life. This grant will enable CISNT to case-manage 165 Chin students and provide school-wide support to 500 Chin youth, ensuring they stay in school and receive culturally relevant services.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$20,000
Non-Profit Category
Education
Community Served
Refugee; Youth
DFWweCARE
DFWweCARE supports economically disadvantaged elementary school children in the DFW area by providing school supplies, facilitating cultural exchanges, and promoting community unity. Local civic organizations, faith-based groups, and businesses in Asian American communities are encouraged to join and support the annual school supply drive.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$2,000
Non-Profit Category
Education
Community Served
Youth
Dallas Asian American Art Collective
The Dallas Asian American Art Collective (DAAARTClub) focuses on building the Asian American creative community and amplifying AAPI voices in North Texas. The OGC Community Grant will support four weeks of Asian American Arts programming, celebrating AAPI culture and diversity through various art forms.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$2,000
Non-Profit Category
Arts; Education
Community Served
All
Dallas Asian American Historical Society
The Dallas Asian American Historical Society was established to research, preserve, and amplify the legacy of Asian Americans in the Dallas area. This grant will help secure a physical space for the society’s collection, including an oral history studio and digitization equipment.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$15,000
Non-Profit Category
Arts; Education
Community Served
LGBTQ; Women
Dallas Asian American Youth Orchestra (DAAYO)
The Dallas Asian American Youth Orchestra (DAAYO), founded in 1998, has expanded from one ensemble of 30 musicians to six groups with about 240 students. This grant will support general operations and specific program expenses, enabling DAAYO to continue offering tuition scholarships and hosting major concerts.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$5,000
Non-Profit Category
Arts; Education
Community Served
Youth
Dallas Chinese Community Center
The Dallas Chinese Community Center (DCCC) aims to foster mutual understanding between Chinese culture and mainstream society while enhancing the visibility of Chinese Americans. The Orchid Giving Circle grant will support various programs, including health and nutrition seminars, ESL classes, digital literacy workshops, and youth leadership programs.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$15,000
Non-Profit Category
Health; Arts; Education
Community Served
Youth; Women
Dallas Guzheng Association
The Dallas Guzheng Association is dedicated to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Guzheng music by providing exceptional exhibition and performance opportunities for all ages and skill levels. The grant will support initiatives to enhance cultural awareness and education, community engagement, and outreach efforts, including workshops, lectures, and participation in cultural festivals.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$3,000
Non-Profit Category
Arts; Education
Community Served
Youth; Women
Flyset
Our organization supports STEM and youth robotics programs, particularly FIRST, through demonstrating, teaching, and mentoring. The grant will fund scholarships, mentoring program expansion, and the establishment of new robotic teams for Asian girls, significantly increasing STEM education access.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$5,000
Non-Profit Category
Education
Community Served
Youth; Women
Frontiers of Flight Museum
We aim to encourage, empower, and engage the next generation of Asian female pilots, Aerospace Engineers, and STEM professionals. The Orchid Giving Circle Young Ladies Aerospace-STEM Challenge grant will increase visibility and representation of Asian women in Aerospace and Aviation, enriching the lives of students.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$10,000
Non-Profit Category
Education
Community Served
All
Heart House
Heart House’s H3 Program integrates education and support for children through activities focused on learning, emotional well-being, and experiential opportunities. The program runs during the Dallas ISD school year, serving 60 children in grades K-5 and nearly 200 additional participants through a literacy and tutoring program.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$20,000
Non-Profit Category
Education
Community Served
Youth
Hope Cottage
Founded in 1918, Hope Cottage offers comprehensive family services in North Texas, including parenting support, foster care, adoption, youth education, and a women’s health clinic. The Parenting Support Program (PSP) helps Southeast Asian refugee women with young children by providing education on healthy early childhood development and essential resources.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$15,000
Non-Profit Category
Education
Community Served
Women
KidLinks
KidLinks is a nonprofit organization that provides healing and happiness for children and families through music therapy programs, therapeutic music entertainment, and online music media. An award from Orchid Giving Circle will support the Co-Executive Director’s professional development, enhancing leadership skills through various certification programs and memberships in organizations for women of color in the nonprofit sector.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$5,000
Non-Profit Category
Arts & Culture
Community Served
Children
MEED Center Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber
Established in 1999 by the Asian Chamber of Texas, the MEED Center aims to help refugees, immigrants, and low-to-moderate-income individuals integrate socially and financially. The grant will fund various programs, including ESL classes, computer literacy training, entrepreneur boot camps, and women’s forums.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$5,000
Non-Profit Category
Education
Community Served
All
Maurice Barnett Geriatric Wellness Center for Older Adults
Founded in 1979, the Wellness Center for Older Adults (WCOA) assists older adults in achieving their highest level of well-being through preventive health, mental health, and social supportive services. The Orchid Giving Circle grant will fund program staff and medical supplies to provide preventive healthcare services for Collin County Asian Americans.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$25,000
Non-Profit Category
Education; Civic (non-lobbying)
Community Served
Refugee; Youth; Women
Methodist Richardson Medical Center Foundation/Asian Breast Health Outreach Project
The Asian Breast Health Outreach Project (ABHOP) at Methodist Richardson Medical Center, established in 2001, aims to enhance breast health among underprivileged Asian communities by providing mammograms and education. The grant will enable ABHOP to offer free mammograms to low-income and uninsured women, increasing early cancer detection and contributing to a healthier community.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$30,000
Non-Profit Category
Health; Education
Community Served
Women
Mosaic Family Services, Inc.
Mosaic Family Services offers trauma-informed and culturally responsive support to refugees, domestic violence survivors, and human trafficking survivors through a range of services including case management, counseling, housing, and legal assistance. Mosaic Family Services is seeking $30,000 to support Asian Case Managers and mitigate funding cuts, aiming to serve approximately 90 Asian women and girls in the coming year.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$20,000
Non-Profit Category
Health; Homelessness
Community Served
Refugee; Women
My Possibilities
The Orchid Giving Circle grant will fund scholarships for therapy services tailored to Asian women with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), including speech, occupational, behavioral, social skills, and music therapy. This initiative aims to break down barriers and empower these women by enhancing their communication, motor skills, behavioral management, social interactions, and overall quality of life.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$10,000
Non-Profit Category
Education
Community Served
All
NEO Philanthropy
SAAVETX EF is a statewide organization focused on empowering and engaging 300,000 South Asians in Texas, particularly in DFW, Houston, and Austin. The Orchid Giving Circle grant will enhance training and empower South Asian women through leadership training, skill development workshops, and mentorship programs, aiming to establish 4-8 college chapters within a year.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$20,000
Non-Profit Category
Health; Arts; Education; Environment; Civic (non-lobbying)
Community Served
All
Parkland Health Foundation
Parkland is a safety-net hospital in Dallas County, serving over a million outpatient visits annually and providing care to marginalized communities regardless of insurance status. With 40% of patients preferring a foreign language, Parkland’s language services team offers thousands of interpretations, ensuring clear communication and better health outcomes.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$20,000
Non-Profit Category
Health; Homelessness
Community Served
Refugee; LGBTQ; Youth; Women
Pilipino American Community Endeavor
Pilipino American Community Endeavor (PACE) is a volunteer non-profit in DFW rooted in Filipino heritage, offering free programs for AAPI, BIPOC, and underserved communities. Their long-term vision includes building a DFW Filipino Community Center to serve the large Filipino American population and other underserved groups.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$5,000
Non-Profit Category
Health; Arts; Education; Civic (non-lobbying)
Community Served
LGBTQ; Youth; Women
Project Beauty
Project Beauty, founded by an immigrant Asian woman who overcame significant trauma, empowers women affected by domestic violence, homelessness, and sex trafficking through beauty and wellness services. The $30,000 grant will fund two part-time staff, increasing the capacity of shelters served by 50% and directly supporting over 700 women.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$15,000
Non-Profit Category
Health; Education; Environment; Civic (non-lobbying)
Community Served
Refugee; LGBTQ
Project Beauty
Project Beauty empowers women affected by domestic violence, homelessness, and sex trafficking through beauty and wellness services in Dallas/Ft. Worth. The nonprofit aims to use a $5,000 Leadership Grant for professional development to enhance organizational effectiveness and volunteer support.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$5,000
Non-Profit Category
Health; Education; Environment; Civic (non-lobbying)
Community Served
Refugee; LGBTQ
Rainbow Days
Rainbow Days aims to break cycles of abuse, neglect, homelessness, and poverty by creating supportive communities through various programs. The organization seeks a grant to support Asian women and children in shelters, ensuring their emotional, physical, and mental well-being through on-site support groups and family bonding opportunities.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$12,000
Non-Profit Category
Health; Education; Homelessness
Community Served
Refugee; Youth
Scholar Shot
ScholarShot, founded in 2009, supports first-generation students in Texas to achieve career-ready certificates or degrees, addressing the high dropout rates among at-risk students. ScholarShot’s proven formula aims to reduce college debt and increase graduation rates, ultimately strengthening the Texas workforce.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$30,000
Non-Profit Category
Education
Community Served
All
Texas Muslim Women's Foundation
Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation (TMWF) advocates for peace and provides culturally sensitive, trauma-informed social services to underserved survivors in North Texas. The organization seeks a $30,000 grant to cover general operating expenses, enabling them to expand their reach and continue supporting diverse communities.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$30,000
Non-Profit Category
Health; Education; Civic (non-lobbying); Homelessness
Community Served
Refugee; Women
The University of Texas Foundation (Crow Museum)
The Crow Museum of Asian Art at UT Dallas promotes learning about Asian arts and cultures through exhibitions, research, and programming. The museum seeks funding for “Ancient Echoes, Modern Voices: The Crow Collection and Beyond,” an inaugural exhibition at the new Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum, opening in Fall 2024.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$27,000
Non-Profit Category
Arts; Education
Community Served
All
Trinity Habitat for Humanity ( FW Area)
Trinity Habitat builds and repairs homes while offering homeownership education and counseling to low-income families. They seek $15,000 to support their Partnership Homes program, which helps low-income families, including those of Asian descent, achieve stability and self-reliance through homeownership.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$15,000
Non-Profit Category
Homelessness
Community Served
Refugee
Under My Umbrella
Under My Umbrella (UMU) operates four programs to support vulnerable communities, including the unhoused, seniors, youth, women, and veterans. The Neighbor Outreach program provides essentials to about 100 unhoused individuals weekly, while the Hydration Station offers relief during Texas summers to prevent heat-related illnesses.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$3,500
Non-Profit Category
Homelessness
Community Served
Youth Asian American Mental Health Association
The Youth Asian-American Mental Health Association (YAAMHA) was co-founded in 2021 to address the mental health challenges faced by youth due to pressures from peers, parents, academics, and social media. YAAMHA provides a safe space for stressed youth to express their emotions and engage in positive activities.
Year
Grant Amount
2024
$2,000
Non-Profit Category
Health
Community Served
Youth
Methodist Richardson Medical Center Foundation/Asian Breast Health Outreach Project
The Asian Breast Health Outreach Project (ABHOP) at Methodist Richardson Medical Center, established in 2001, aims to enhance breast health among underprivileged Asian communities by providing mammograms and education. The grant will enable ABHOP to offer free mammograms to low-income and uninsured women, increasing early cancer detection and contributing to a healthier community.
Year
Grant Amount
2023
$20,000
Non-Profit Category
Health
Community Served
Women
VICKERY MEADOW YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION -
Program support to provide opportunities for Asian parents in the Vickery Meadow community to
access knowledge about the educational system in their heart language and to help students in
the program get to college, through college, and onto a career.
Year
Grant Amount
2023
$15,000
Non-Profit Category
Education
Community Served
All
Bryan's House
A pilot program in partnership with Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation to expand programming to women living with issues common to parenting children with special needs and who might also be facing challenges unique to their refugee status, poverty, and/or domestic violence situation.
Year
Grant Amount
2022
$15,000
Non-Profit Category
Civic
Community Served
All
Children's Advocacy Center of Denton
Bridging the Gap in Victims Services
Support the Chin families (their second largest language group) and other Asian language speakers with translation services and expanded infrastructure.
Year
Grant Amount
2022
$15,000
Non-Profit Category
Trauma Recovery
Community Served
All
Mosaic Family Services
Multicultural Victims Services Program
Partially supports a salary for a full-time case manager that serves women and children survivors of abuse, including victims of family violence, trafficking, and/or sexual assault.
Year
Grant Amount
2022
$20,000
Non-Profit Category
Trauma Recovery
Community Served
Women and Children
Wellness Center for Geriatric Adults
Preventative Health Care Program
Removes barriers such as transportation for elderly Asian women redesign in Community Homes and Low-Income Housing Tax credit Apartments through Collin County.
Year
Grant Amount
2022
$15,000
Non-Profit Category
Health
Community Served
Women
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Grant will contribute to the Demographic Research Project Report that will be developed on a digital demographic website. It will incorporate disaggregated data from the 2020 Census, American Community Survey, and other datasets available on AAPI communities, including community-level input.
Year
Grant Amount
2021
$5,000
Non-Profit Category
Civic
Community Served
All