BFE: A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities
Offers racial equity frameworks, training, convenings, and tools for donors and institutions committed to strengthening Black communities. Learn More: https://www.abfe.org/
BackBlack
A movement to direct capital, grow capacity, and build community for Black-led nonprofits. Learn More: https://backblackmovement.org/
Black Philanthropy Month
Celebrated every August, BPM is a global initiative dedicated to strengthening and celebrating African-descent giving.
Give28
An annual national day of giving dedicated exclusively to supporting Black-led and Black-benefiting grassroots nonprofits. Learn More: https://backblackmovement.org/blackphilanthropymonth
Lilly School of Philanthropy
Provides data, reports, and training on giving patterns by race and ethnicity. Learn More: https://philanthropy.indianapolis.iu.edu/index.html
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Leading national funder advancing racial equity and community‑centered philanthropy. Learn More: https://www.wkkf.org/racial-equity-2030/
Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance
By Edgar Villanueva: Examines how modern philanthropic and financial sectors perpetuate colonial dynamics, offering direct insight into the underfunding of Black-led organizations. Decolonizing Wealth is a provocative analysis of the […]
Giving Back: A Tribute to Generations of African American Philanthropists
By Valaida Fullwood and photographer Charles Thomas – Chronicles personal accounts and photographic portraits showcasing traditions of generosity, faith, and mutuality in Black communities. Giving Back lifts up seldom-celebrated traditions […]
Madam C. J. Walker’s Gospel of Giving: Black Women’s Philanthropy during Jim Crow
By Tyrone McKinley Freeman – Explores the rich history of Black women’s philanthropy through the life and legacy of Madam C.J. Walker. Founder of a beauty empire, Madam C. J. […]
A Generosity of Spirit: The Legacy of Black Philanthropy
Philanthropy has long been embedded in the legacy of African Americans. Yet, Black communities are often forgotten in conversations about donors and giving. There are a variety of factors that […]