Who We Are

Vision

We envision a world where individuals are nurtured and families are supported to create thriving communities.

Mission

Fueling the doers in our community that build a better world for everyone.

Values

  • Brilliant solutions for community problems can come from anywhere and anyone.

  • We value the diversity of thought and practice, and will resolve differences with dignity.

  • Families who learn, share, and give together grow together and can change the world.

  • All adults serve as examples for children.

  • Our collective well-being is tied to the well-being of those who suffer most from injustice.

 Current BMPP Families

The BMPP Giving Circle include Asian American families from Minnesota and Wisconsin who come together to celebrate, learn about, and pool their financial resources to support innovative projects that advance justice and equity. Because they come from cultures of generosity and giving, the aspire to model those attributes by finding new practices in American philanthropy that help to continue to fuel the change they wanted to see in the world. The families include:

  • Bo Thao-Urabe and Dennis Urabe, and their daughter Emi (2013-present)

  • Kaohly and Kong Her and their daughters: Taylor and Ayden (2013-present)

  • Terri Thao and Cheng Vang and their children: Duabzong and Touly (2013-present)

  • Cheng Her and his children: Asya, Logan, and Julia (2014-present)

  • Kathy Mouacheupao (2017-present)

  • Annika Gifford (2019-present)

  • Jon F. Jee and Cori Mattli and their son Jae-In David (2019-present)

  • Lee Vue (2020-present)

  • Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay and Akiem Scott, and their child Rahsan (2021-present)

  • Jenny and Vong Lee and their children: Aaron, Ava, and Olli (2022-present)

  • Kaosong Yang and her children: Roan and Aria (2013-2014, 2022-present)

  • Rose Chu (2022-present)

  • Friendly and Ben Vang-Johnson and their children: Alex, Phoebe, Ella, and Ruby (2023-present)

  • Nonoko Sato and Ted Johnson and their children: Kaia and Odin (2024-present)

  • Michelle and Nick Maryns (2024-present)

  • Pahoua Yang-Hoffman and Brian Hoffman (2024-present)

Past BMPP Families

  • Pahoua and Toua Yang and their children: Chuyi, Yeemeng and Kaiyou (2015-2019)

  • Elizabeth Yang and Elliot Vang and their children: Evan and Evelyn (2013-2015)

  • Paul and Phoua Vang and their children: Kal-El, Gabe and Neela (2013)

  • Phillip Vang (2013)

  • Dia Lee (2013)