Give In May is a giving campaign to support nonprofits across the nation who are dedicated to addressing the needs of the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. The month-long campaign, from May 1-31, will help raise awareness about issues AAPIs face and funds to support the community. The campaign is also an opportunity for the AAPI community to come together to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month through philanthropy and volunteerism. 

For the month of May, Community R&D, AAPI Data, and The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) will host a giving event encouraging charitable donations through its online giving platform. Each participating nonprofit will have a personalized webpage to promote their organization or cause.

Individuals will be able to donate money to the nonprofit(s) of their choice. All donations are tax-deductible and irrevocable (donations will not be refunded). Donors will receive a receipt for their gift. The nonprofit will receive contact information for each donor unless the donor elects to remain anonymous.

The campaign is hosted by Community R&D, AAPI Data, and The Asian American Foundation (TAAF). Their missions are as follows:

Community R&D seeks to build vibrant and inclusive communities where people are recognized, respected, and prioritized.

AAPI Data is a leading research and policy organization producing accurate data to shift narratives and drive action toward enduring solutions for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. 

TAAF serves the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in their pursuit of belonging and prosperity that is free from discrimination, slander, and violence.

All nonprofits who meet the following criteria are eligible to participate in Give In May: 

• IRS registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) 
• 51% of those served are Asian American and/or Pacific Islander 
• Minimum of two years in operation 

If you have a question that is not included in any of our FAQs, please email GiveInMay@gmail.com.

Give In May begins on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 12:00am PT and ends on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:59pm PT.

Click on the organization you want to support on the Give In May website, then click "donate" to select/enter the donation amount and your information. You can make your donation with a credit card, debit card, ACH via your bank account (with $100 minimum donation), Apple Pay or PayPal. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to the Mightycause customer support team at support@mightycause.com.

Donations received will be disbursed directly to the nonprofits participating in Give In May, minus the platform fee (3% of donation) and credit card/PayPal processing fees (2.9% + 30 cents for each transaction). For donors that give via their bank account, credit card processing fees will be replaced by a 1% transaction fee, plus a $1.50 fixed fee per transaction (total ACH processing fees will be capped at $5.00). All donations are final and cannot be refunded.

Donors will have the option to cover the fees when they are making their donation, and if they choose to, the nonprofit organization will receive 100% of their intended donation.

All donations on GiveInMay.org are made to the Mightycause Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that permits donors to advise a regranting of their donations to qualified charitable organizations.

The minimum donation for Give In May is $10. There is no maximum donation limit.

No, you do not need to create an account to make a donation. However, if you plan to give multiple times during Give In May, creating an account means you only have to enter your credit card information once. Your account also collects your tax receipts in one location and enables you to track your donation, review the charities you support and schedule future giving.

If you are a returning donor and have an existing account, you can use the Give Again button on the search page which will add organizations you have supported in the past directly into your cart.

Yes – this site is mobile friendly! Simply visit the Give in May portal on your smartphone to browse all the amazing nonprofits participating.

Credit cards can be declined by your bank for many reasons. If your credit card is declined and you would like to know why, we suggest you contact the bank which issued your credit card for details.

Yes, a receipt will be automatically emailed to you immediately using the email address you provided when you made your online donation. 

The receipt is automatically generated and should arrive within moments of making your donation to the email you used at check out. If you did not receive a receipt, check your Spam and/or Junk folders. If you still can’t find your receipt, please email support@mightycause.com.

Yes! You can be an ambassador for the nonprofit(s) you care about. To get started, you can visit the webpage of any nonprofit listed on Give In May and click “Fundraise” to start the page creation process. Please note that to create a Fundraising Page, you will be prompted to sign-in to your user account or create one if you don’t already have an account. Click here for instructions on how to personalize your fundraising page. 

The nonprofit receiving the donation will have access to your contact information for follow up communications. As the hosts, Community R&D, AAPI Data, and The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) will also receive the information in order to send news and updates about Give In May related activities. We will not share your information.

All nonprofits who meet the following criteria are eligible to participate in Give In May: 

• IRS registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) 
• 51% of those served are Asian American and/or Pacific Islander 
• Minimum of two years in operation 

Yes, fiscally sponsored organizations can join the campaign, but you will need to set up your organization on Mightycause first so you can accept funds. To start the process, create a Mightycause account, look for “Can’t find your organization?” at the bottom of the registration box and click on "Create it now." Once your organization has been approved, you can return to the page and register for the campaign.

Start by creating a Mightycause account. If you already have an existing account, log in and go directly to the registration form. Your account should be under the name of the person who will be the point of contact for this campaign (i.e. oversees your Give In May webpage, pulls donor reports, etc.). Once you have signed up, please complete the registration form. You will not be able to access the form unless you have an account. All organizations, even returning participants, must register to be eligible for prizes and leaderboards during the 2025 campaign. 

Registration closes on Monday, April 21 for this year’s campaign. If you have missed our deadline, please consider joining the Give In May campaign next year! If you would like to be added to the email list, please contact GiveInMay@gmail.com.

Only registered organizations are eligible for prizes and leaderboards for the 2025 event.

The team is made up of members from Community R&D, AAPI Data, and The Asian American Foundation (TAAF). If you need to contact the team, please email GiveInMay@gmail.com.

You will receive an email notification with contact information for the donor. As the hosts, Community R&D, AAPI Data, and The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) will be able to see donor information, donation amounts, etc. to send news and updates about Give In May related activities. Donor information will not be shared by the hosts. 

During Give in May, a Mightycause platform fee of 3% plus a credit card fee of 2.9% + $.30 will be charged on each donation. For donors that give via their bank account, credit card processing fees will be replaced by a 1% transaction fee, plus a $1.50 fixed fee per transaction (total ACH processing fees will be capped at $5.00). Donors may opt to cover fees, ensuring that 100% of the donation goes directly to your nonprofit.

You can track donations in real-time by logging into your account. You will also receive an email notification for every donation. You will be able to download a detailed donation report at any time through your account to thank and follow-up with individual donors and tabulate donation value and number of donors. This .csv file can be used in Excel and is widely compatible with other spreadsheet applications. 

No, donations made through the Give In May site will automatically receive a receipt from the Mightycause Charitable Foundation. Your nonprofit can include a custom message that will be included in the tax receipt email sent to donors. However, we encourage you to send a personal thank you note to your donors. 

Normally, The Mightycause Foundation will disburse monies on the 10th of the month following receipt of the advised donation. Please sign up for EFT disbursement right through your organization page to receive your disbursement sooner and more frequently. EFT disbursements are processed on the 10th and 25th of the month.