For Generations to Come: Chinese American Philanthropy in the Bay Area Page 3

The Bay Area is a vibrant hub for Chinese Americans
and the organizations that serve them.

While the roots of our community stretch back to various parts of Asia, including Mainland
China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, our community's interactions are also shaped by a 150-year
history in this area. Where we live, where we work, where we feel a sense of belonging--these
all guide our philanthropic impulses at both a local and global level.

Now, as Bay Area Chinese Americans continue to grow more engaged in philanthropy, we
recognize that the community needs further resources to help meet its philanthropic goals.

With that thought in mind, we sponsored this research report to examine the complex nature
of our community and seek insights into the nature of Chinese Americans giving. We hope
this report can serve as a tool to spread greater awareness of Chinese American contributions
to the Bay Area, urge more giving now and in the future, and help community organizations
strengthen their relationship with donors.

We are grateful for the many Chinese American leaders and philanthropists who generously
shared their time and allowed us to document their stories, ideas, and philanthropic vision.
We applaud their efforts to create a positive impact in the community and look forward to
their guidance as we continue to build a Chinese American donor community.

Thanks to my long time friend, Emmett D. Carson, and Silicon Valley Community Foundation
for its partnership in publishing this report. This collaboration was fueled by our common
vision to engage more Chinese Americans into philanthropy.

As you read through this report, we invite you to share your experiences and continue the
discussion with us. A sustainable future for our community begins with your partnership.

Rolland C. Lowe, MD
Chairman
Chinese American Community Foundation

At Silicon Valley Community Foundation we
hold diversity and inclusiveness as two of
our organization's most important values.

With our values driving our work as the comprehensive center of philanthropy, we
commissioned this Chinese American Philanthropy Report. The research presented in the
coming pages is meant to help us better understand and celebrate the Chinese American
community, an ever-growing and important part of Bay Area life and culture. We hope this
research will serve others who partner with the Chinese American community as well.

The case studies in this report serve as an important tool to demonstrate the extreme
generosity of philanthropists in this community. The research highlights the Chinese American
community's strong desire to give back in appreciation of the opportunities they have
received, feelings of obligation to assist others in achieving their own dreams, and wishes
to make the world a better place for all of us. Study participants focus their philanthropy
on education, leadership development and Chinese American arts and history, thereby
acknowledging the efforts of multiple generations of immigrants to succeed and thrive
in a new environment.

Thank you to those who generously provided their time and insights for this research, to LTG
Associates for their incredible work on this report and to the Chinese American Community
Foundation for kindly co-sponsoring this important work. This publication helps us achieve
our goal of strengthening our own knowledge about philanthropic patterns in the Chinese
American community, celebrating the contributions of this generous community and informing
SVCF's future work and that of others partnering with the Chinese American community.

Emmett D. Carson, Ph.D.
CEO and President
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION