The Orchid Giving Circle is a philanthropic organization that was founded in 2015 in Dallas, Texas. It was established to address the needs of communities in North Texas through collective giving and the support of nonprofit organizations. Inspired by the idea of pooling resources to create a larger impact, Orchid Giving Circle is passionate about giving back.
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Since its founding, the Orchid Giving Circle has distributed hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants to local nonprofits. These grants have supported programs ranging from mental health services and youth mentorship to cultural preservation. The organization operates as part of the Communities Foundation of Texas which helps manage its funds and administration.
Orchid Giving Circle embodies the belief that collective action amplifies impact, making meaningful change possible.
Our History Timeline
2012
Orchid Sisters
2
A conversation in March 2013 between Cynthia Yung and Thear Sy Suzuki posed the question "Where are all the Asian women interested in supporting our community?" Each of them seldom met other Asian women at civic events and yearned to connect with professional Asian women role models leading and representing Asian community.
An idea was born
2015
Orchid Sisters
10
Orchid Giving Circle 2015 Launch
$5000 Grant Start
2015
Orchid Sisters
10
Orchid Giving Circle 2015 Grantee Celebration impacting 4 Asian Non-profits
Recognizing the Women who have been doing the racial equity work.
$76,500 in Grants
2016
Orchid Sisters
22
2016 Grantee Celebration impacting 5 Asian Non-profits
$75,000 in Grants
2016
Orchid Sisters
22
Members increased to 22
Members Doubled
2017
Orchid Sisters
28
2017 Grantee Celebration impacting 9 Asian Non-profits
$112,000 in Grants
2018
Orchid Sisters
37
2018 Grantee Celebration impacting 11 Asian Non-profits
$146,000 in Grants
2019
Orchid Sisters
57
2019 Grantee Celebration impacting 14 Asian Non-profits
$219,000 in Grants
2020
Orchid Sisters
62
2020 Virtual Grant Reviews
$202,000 in Grants
2021
Orchid Sisters
78
Impacting 20 Asian Non-profits
$247,500 in Grants
2021
Orchid Sisters
78
2021 Power
Leadership Forum launches a virtual forum that elevates the next generation of Asian women and leaders AND supporting the North Texas Asian communities.
Power Leadership Forum
2022
Orchid Sisters
85
In-person Power Leadership Forum
Power Leadership Forum
2022
Orchid Sisters
85
2022 Grantee Celebration impacting 18 Asian Non-profits
$281,500 in Grants
2023
Orchid Sisters
88
2023 Grantee Celebration impacting 18 Asian Non-profits
$376,688 in Grants
2023
Orchid Sisters
88
In-person Power Leadership Forum
Power Leadership Forum
2024
Orchid Sisters
105
Power Leadership Forum
Power Leadership Forum
2024
Orchid Sisters
110
2024 Grantee Celebration impacting 35 Asian Non-profits
$463,100 in Grants