Asian Community Fund Gala 2026

Event Details

The Asian Community Fund's 2026 Gala – Rising Together – is the largest annual gathering of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) leaders, partners, and supporters in Massachusetts. Join us for an unforgettable evening of cultural performances, leadership awards, culinary delights, and powerful networking opportunities with almost 700 attendees.

Date & Location

• Friday, October 2, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
• The Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
• Recommended dress code: Festive wear or business formal, or traditional cultural attire

Honorary Co-Chairs

• Geeta Aiyer, Founder, Boston Common Asset Management
• Yvonne Hao, Chief Operating Officer and General Partner, Flagship Pioneering
• Reshma Kewalramani, M.D., FASN, CEO and President, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
• Bob Rivers, Executive Chair and Chair of the Board of Directors, Eastern Bank

Sponsorship Levels

• Platinum: $50,000
• Gold: $25,000
• Silver: $10,000
• Bronze: $5,000
• Community Champion: $2,500

About the Asian Community Fund

The Asian Community Fund at the Boston Foundation (ACF) is the first and only philanthropic fund in Massachusetts focused on engaging, uniting, and supporting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Since its establishment in 2020, ACF has brought together thousands of AAPI residents and allies statewide, distributed over $1M in grants to Asian-serving community nonprofits, and has incubated essential coalitions such as the Asian Business Empowerment Council, the AAPI Arts and Culture Collaborative, and the AAPI Mental Health Collaborative. To date, the ACF has activated over $7 million in philanthropic support to strengthen the AAPI nonprofit and business ecosystems and has supported 86 local Asian-serving community nonprofits since 2022.