We are committed to promoting racial equity and justice through philanthropy, and we recognize the vital role that Black women-led organizations play in advancing this mission. Therefore, we invite you to join us in supporting this comprehensive list of organizations through your donations and other forms of support. Below are just a few ideas:
- Donate: Donate to a Black women-led organization.
- Volunteer your time: Consider volunteering to support their work and help them make an even more significant impact.
- Attend events: To show your support and learn more about their critical mission.
- Please spread the word: Use your social media platforms and personal networks to spread the word about Black women-led organizations and their essential work.
Thank you for being so supportive. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in the philanthropic sector.
If you want to include your fund or organization on this page, please complete the contact form below or email us at info@nebip.org, and we will be in touch.
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Amandla Fund for Economic and Racial Justice
The Amandla Fund for Economic and Racial Justice was created by giving circles for the greater Richmond area to support social justice.
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The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire
The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire promotes awareness and appreciation of New Hampshire’s African American history and life and is committed to the accurate telling of African American history.
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Boston Women's Fund
Boston Women’s Fund uplifts, advocates for, and invests in women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals who are leading grassroots organizations and systems change. Together we strive toward racial, economic, social, and gender justice.
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Children's Service of Roxbury
Our mission is to bring peace of mind to children and families across Massachusetts. When a family has peace of mind, children are healthier, and communities are stronger.
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CityLife/Vida Urbana
City Life/Vida Urbana is a grassroots community organization committed to fighting for racial, social and economic justice and gender equality by building working-class power. We promote individual empowerment, develop community leaders and build collective power to effect systemic change and transform society.
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Enid Harris Family Scholarship Fund
The Enid Harris Family Scholarship Fund is a scholarship fund to support preschool education for children.
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Freedom House
A historic civil rights organization, Freedom House builds economic, racial, and social equity in our communities through education and leadership development.
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G[Code] House
G[Code] House is a non-profit organization that assists young women aged 18-25 with an interest or aptitude for computers and technology, specifically those who may not know how to develop these interests or understand the opportunities available to them.
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Gertie Pie Foundation
On April 26, 2022, Ms. Gertrude transitioned from this life and the legacy that she desired to leave was one of educational support to those who others may “count out.” She said, “I want to celebrate those kids that don’t give up on themselves even when the people around them do…they need to know not to count themselves out.” This fund supports that effort.
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Giving Soles: Cameroon, Africa
Giving Soles: Cameroon Africa is a charity fund started by the Branch family in Boston, MA. With it’s mission being to bring footwear to primary school aged children in Cameroon, Africa, Giving Soles is aiming to bring address inequalitites that students in Cameroon face everyday.
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League of Women for Community Service
The League of Women for Community Service For a century the League of Women for Community Service has promoted equality and social justice in employment, education, housing, voting, and public accommodations.
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The Grove Hall Trust
The mission of the Grove Hall Trust is to make Grove Hall better by improving the quality of life for its residents. The Grove Hall Trust is committed to empowering the community to decide what programs their neighborhood needs. Support our efforts to bring vital programs and resources to the Grove Hall area.
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Hyams Foundation
The Hyams Foundation is a private, independent foundation with a mission of increasing economic, racial and social justice and power within low-income communities in Boston and Chelsea, Massachusetts.
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MassVote
MassVOTE is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that seeks to increase voter participation in our state. We advocate for electoral justice for the sake of building a government truly representative of the people.
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NAACP - Boston Branch
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality and rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.
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National CARES Mentoring Movement
National CARES Mentoring Movement transforms the lives of Black children by inspiring, recruiting and mobilizing masses of caring Black men and women to mentor and nourish them.
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New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund (NCF)
New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund (NCF) seeks to erase systemic racism in Massachusetts through trust-based grant-making, culturally relevant capacity building and fostering an ecosystem to support robust racial equity and social justice outcomes.
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Parenting Journey
Parenting Journey is a nonprofit training institute serving social services agencies and clinicians nationally. Parenting Journey’s model is experiential and sits at the intersection of theory and practice to apply trauma-informed and strengths-based strategies for family development and resilience.
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Resilient Sisterhood Project
The Resilient Sisterhood Project raises awareness and empowers women of African descent regarding diseases of the reproductive system. They address health and medical inequities, environmental/food injustice, and other social determinants of health.
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ROPE
The mission of ROPE is to celebrate and support adolescent girls as they grow, and provide them with the skills and knowledge they will need to be successful, independent and responsible women.
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Roxbury Community College
Roxbury Community College (RCC) is a public institution of higher education offering associate degrees, certificate programs and lifelong learning opportunities to the Greater Boston community.
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Roxbury Technology
Roxbury Technology (RTC) specializes in premium re-manufactured toner cartridges and imaging solutions and that’s only part of the story. The company began with a mission: create jobs and build our community while making top-quality, earth-friendly products. This commitment guides us as we combine innovation with functional solutions, and find ways to make a difference while making a profit. We want to make a lasting difference, and we want to make it now.
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Rosemary's Babies
Rosemary’s Babies aids hundreds of teens through hotline services, emergency care, and programs aimed at helping teen parents build path to success for teen parenthood.
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SisterFund
SisterFund’s mission is to unite civic-minded African American women’s ideas and actions through philanthropy and collective giving.
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Smart From the Start
Smart from the Start (Smart) is a trauma-informed, multi-generational family support and community engagement organization with a mission to promote the healthy development of young children and families living in the most underserved communities of Boston and Washington, DC.
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Vital Village Networks
Vital Village is a network of residents and organizations committed to maximizing child, family, and community well-being.
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The landscape of philanthropy is changing. The demographics of who gives and what they care about is vastly different than it was 20 or 30 years ago. The dollars that are available for philanthropic investment have increased exponentially and the transfer of that wealth in the coming years is going to a new breed of philanthropists.
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