Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) Fund

What is the AANHPI Fund?

The AANHPI Fund was established in 2024 to empower the lives and futures of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) in the Inland Empire through community philanthropy, investment in educational excellence, leadership development, program and project support, and capacity building.

What are the benefits of the AANHPI Fund?

• Grow philanthropy to bring needed resources and impact to our AANHPI community
• Learn about ways you can uplift the Inland Empire’s AANHPI community and lend your support
• Participate in advocating for AANHPI residents and their families
• Combine your gift with others to enhance impact
• Network with others who are philanthropically minded and
• Live your passion to meaningfully improve the lives of AANHPI residents

With your help, IECF’s AANHPI Fund can support the nonprofit organizations serving our region’s AANHPI residents and their families by building organizational capacity and sustainability of vital programming, as well as shedding light on areas where we can amplify AANHPI programs, initiatives and voices.

Informing Our Work with Community Data

In April 2025, AAPI Data and the California Commission on Asian & Pacific Islander American Affairs released One in Ten: The State of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the Inland Empire, the first report of its kind for our region. IECF is proud to use its findings to inform future grantmaking through the AANHPI Fund. Key highlights from the report include:

• One in every ten Inland Empire residents identifies as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander.

• The Asian American population grew by over 200% in Riverside County and 120% in San Bernardino County between 2000 and 2020; Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations grew by nearly 150% in Riverside County and 70% in San Bernardino County during the same period.

• Despite high employment rates, many AANHPI workers in the region face persistent economic hardship, highlighting ongoing barriers to economic mobility.

Join us for the AANHPI Launch Event!

Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time: 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Where: La Sierra University  |  Troesh Conference Center at the Zapara School of Business

With thanks to our sponsors:
Amazon
Black Voice News
James Irvine Foundation
Keolanui and Shari Chun
Joe Lucero
Phil and Theresa Savage
La Sierra University

“The AANHPI community in the Inland Empire has made extraordinary contributions to our region, yet significant disparities persist in access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. The IECF AANHPI Fund is a bold step toward addressing these challenges, empowering our communities, and ensuring that every individual is recognized, supported, and has the opportunity to thrive.”

BENJAMIN NATE, State Manager at the Department of Justice (DOJ),
IECF Board Member,
AANHPI Fund Founding Chair