Founded in 2002, the Asian Giving Circle (AGC) works to support Asian and Pacific Islander-led nonprofits in Chicago, aiming to advance social justice within these communities. AGC focuses on pooling and directing financial resources toward organizations that confront current issues faced by the diverse API communities. As part of a larger network initiated by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, AGC's mission encompasses the belief that strategic giving can transform and build a better world through supporting broader struggles for liberation alongside specific community needs.
The Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities offers rapid-response grants to support community-based initiatives aimed at violence prevention and creating peaceful neighborhoods. Launched in 2016, the fund specifically targets activities by nonprofit organizations during the summer months to foster safer communities. Its unique approach focuses on providing immediate support to smaller, grassroots organizations actively working towards peace and safety in their neighborhoods. This initiative is seen as a complement to longer-term efforts addressing violence prevention and community safety, rather than a complete solution to the complex issue of violence.