New Breath Foundation provides pivotal grassroots organizations the sustainable resources they need to give new beginnings to AANHPIs* harmed by incarceration, deportation, and violence in the U.S.

*Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

About Us

Why it matters

Spotlights

2024 Collective Liberation

You're invited to our annual awards ceremony and fundraiser on May 9th in Oakland, CA. We will celebrate 3 incredible individuals who have taken their lived experiences of incarceration and transformed their lives and the lives of others to make systemic change.

2023 Annual Report

Read grantee highlights, New Breath Foundation's work towards Defying the Impossible, and about how we can work together to build safety in our communities.

AANHPI History

Learn more about AANHPI history in the U.S. through an interactive timeline NBF staff created.

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What We Do

We’re changing how traditional philanthropy works by funding directly impacted communities.

Our Work

Grantmaking

Advocacy

Leadership

Explore resource materials, toolkits, and guides curated by leaders with deep topical expertise.

Resource Library

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