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

Our BMPP Giving Circle brings together Asian American families across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Our members reflect a wide range of heritage including Hmong, Lao, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and mixed race identities.

We gather to celebrate our cultures, learn together, and pool our financial resources to support innovative efforts that advance justice and equity in our communities.

Our cultures carry deep traditions of generosity and collective care. Through the BMPP Giving Circle, we seek to honor those traditions while shaping practices that democratize American philanthropy. Together, we invest in ideas, leaders, and community driven work that helps build the future we want to see in the world.

Our current BMPP families include:

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

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

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

  • 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)

  • Joan Dao (2025-present)

Past BMPP Families

  • Pahoua Yang-Hoffman and Brian Hoffman (2024)

  • 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)