WHAT
WE DO.
OVERVIEW.
TRANSFORMING LIVES & SUSTAINING OUR PLANET
We aim to provide charitable grants that:
Underprivileged Youth: Support the holistic development of low-income youth through sports, academic and development programs that increase access to higher learning and provide lifelong skills such as leadership, perseverance and teamwork.
Disadvantaged Communities: Enhance the livelihood of low-income or marginalized communities through initiatives that provide food, shelter, basic necessities, access to social inclusion and other enrichments.
Environmental Sustainability: Protect Hong Kong’s environmental ecosystem through charitable grants and programs that improve air, land and sea health. As well as promote awareness and solutions for these environmental issues.
GRANT GIVING
& EDUCATION.
OUR GRANTS+ MODEL
The American Club Foundation works on an innovative “Grants+” model that does much more than just charitable donations. We work with beneficiary organizations to identify areas of need, design appropriate grant proposals and set expectations for success. We also give feedback at every stage of the process. It’s the best way we’ve found to create a deep connection between donors and beneficiaries and to have a direct, measurable and lasting impact.
Eligible Grantees must:
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Be registered under Section 88 as charitable organizations;
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Receive less than 30% of their budget from government subvention and/or The Hong Kong Jockey Club;
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Exhibit an annual turnover of < HK$15,000,000;
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Champion programs that benefit Hong Kong;
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Focus on Underprivileged Youth, Disadvantaged Communities or Environmental Sustainability.
ACF will not provide funds for:
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Individuals
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Overseas organizations
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Fund-raising activities
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Organizations not having a registered non-profit-making/charitable status
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Organizations promoting a political object or party, procuring changes in laws or procuring reversal of governing policy
To apply for an ACF grant or to get involved, please reach out to us at grant@acfhk.org.
EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES
The ACF also hosts networking sessions and speaker programs throughout the year to connect our community with various Hong Kong charities to better understand the work they do and the issues facing the communities they serve.
GRANT GIVING PROGRAMS.
ACF GRANTS+ PILOT
In 2022 we awarded ACF's first grant to J Life Foundation, an innovative social assistance program that works with underprivileged residents of Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po neighborhood. J Life has received HK$500,000 to help fund two social enterprises that bring needed jobs and workplace training to their community.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD MINI GRANT
The People’s Choice Award is our youth development program which empowers student change-makers to pitch their charitable passion projects for a mini grant. We award up to HK$10,000 in funding to support their "charity of choice" and provide professional project mentoring to ensure success.
This Year's Winners Are:
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Ingrid and Mengyang are the "People's Choice" and will receive a mini grant of HK$10,000 to support Love 21.
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Anita and Michelle will receive HK$8,000 to support Refugee Union.
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Agastya, Nathan, Samuel and Katelyn will receive HK$5,000 to support Sunshine Action.
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VOLUNTEERING.
The ACF organizes volunteer events in partnership with several local charities and organizations. Our goal is to support their work and to educate our community about the challenges facing many groups in Hong Kong. Visit our Get Involved page for our latest volunteer opportunities and events.
Chinese New Year 2024: Giving Back To Families And Children in Need
Chinese New Year is a festive time when families in Hong Kong gather to share meals and gifts to celebrate the incoming New Year. The American Club Foundation partnered with Changing Young Lives Foundation (CYLF) to distribute food bags to low-income families living in Sham Shui Po. Thanks to the generosity of the American Club community, the ACF donated, packed and delivered 100 CNY bags bringing warmth to those living on extremely tight budgets and enabling them to enjoy the Year of the Dragon.
FUNDRAISING.
The ACF holds several fundraising events throughout the year to fund our Grants+ program. Our grants support local charities aiding underprivileged youth, disadvantaged communities and environmental sustainability. Major events include:
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
We held the 3rd Annual ACF Charity Golf Tournament on December 4th, 2023. Beautiful weather greeted our full field of 112 enthusiastic players for a fun Texas Scramble event on the prestigious Eden course at Hong Kong Golf Club.
During lunch, the ACF was honored to have representatives from our charity partners, InspiringHK Sports, Junior Achievement HK and Chatteris Educational Foundation to share their stories with us. A vibrant After-Golf Party held at The American Club’s Vista Ballroom concluded the event.
Thanks to the players and sponsors of the ACF, we raised HK$800K net. Our sincerest thanks to our Platinum sponsors New Era, BTIG and BALL Watch and our other sponsors including Nafecs Limited, Stingrays, Illy, Joint Dynamics, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Under Armour, Regent Hong Kong, Logitech, L'Oréal, TaylorMade, Sea Change Wine, Hong Kong Golf Club, The American Club and the American Club Foundation’s Boards. Their generous contributions and support of the 3rd Annual ACF Charity Golf Tournament has elevated this year's event to unprecedented heights.
We look forward to seeing you all again in 2024.
If you would like to connect with our Golf Committee about sponsorships for our 2024 Annual Charity Golf Tournament or to get involved other ways, please contact us at info@acfhk.org.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 GOLF SPONSORS
THE SEASON OF GIVING THANKS
As part of our Season of Giving Thanks, in November & December 2023, we collaborated with Feeding Hong Kong. They rescue surplus food headed for landfills & redistribute it to communities who are unable to afford three daily meals.
We raised HK$20,000 which allowed Feeding Hong Kong to purchase 2,000 nutritious meals wholesale and used their network to distribute them to the working poor, mothers, elderly & children living in poverty in the city.
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ANNUAL DINNER
We held our Inaugural Annual Fundraising Dinner, Casino for a Cause, welcoming over 200 guests on March 4th for a fundraising night, dining, dancing, and casino games.
We want to thank the Gala Committee and all the volunteers, our sponsors, Fitch Group, Wellesley, The American Club, and all those organizations who provided auction prizes and gifts. The ACF's Inaugural Annual Fundraising Dinner, Casino for a Cause, raised HK1.6 million in revenue for the beneficiaries of our 2023 Grant Program:
J-Life Foundation, ImpactHK, RUN Hong Kong, and Chatteris Educational Foundation. Combined, these organizations help over 100,000 people in Hong Kong.
A special thanks go out to our MC, Michael Roy, who played a crucial role in the night's success.
Mark your diary for April 12th, 2024, for the Second ACF Annual Fundraising Dinner.
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for our next event, or to get in involved with our Gala Committee, please contact:jkim@acfhk.org
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 ANNUAL DINNER SPONSORS
