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Black-led organizations are driving progress toward equity and justice in California.

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Organizations are the driving force behind our movement.

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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

$545

million in charitable assets under management

512

charitable funds under stewardship

$116

million in grants in FY24

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