East Bay Community Foundation
We partner with donors, social movements, and the community to eliminate structural barriers, advance racial equity, and transform political, social, and economic outcomes for all who call the East Bay home.
Explore our core program strategies to learn more about how we’re advancing an inclusive, fair, and just East Bay.
Your Philanthropic Home
When you choose EBCF for your philanthropic giving, you’ll find a robust network of like-minded individuals dedicated to advancing social change.
Investing in Community
With our investment strategy you have the option for 100% mission-aligned investments with a competitive financial return.
“Philanthropy is commendable, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the economic injustice that makes philanthropy necessary.”
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Featured News
EBCF Announces $2.2 Million Investment in 170 Oakland Small Businesses
Oakland, CA – East Bay Community Foundation (EBCF) is proud to announce the first round of grantees for the Oakland …
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Reflections From Our Pilot Year: California Healing Justice Fund
On April 17, 2025, dozens of funders came together to hear reflections, learnings, and history from our pilot year of …
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EBCF Supports Summer Food Program in Oakland
Public/Private Partnership Enables Program to Continue Despite Budget Cuts Oakland, CA – We are pleased to announce a collaborative agreement …
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By the Numbers
$
million in charitable assets under management
charitable funds under stewardship
$
million in grants in FY24