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
Advocacy from a Place of Joy to Inspire and Uplift
In our current political climate, the rights and issues we champion face constant resistance, stealing our joy. As believers in equity and justice, we remain steadfast in our advocacy and rarely get a break from the churn of the fight. When asked to dream, so often dream of a world without the oppressive systems that have been harming our communities for centuries.
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Looking Beyond the Ballot Box
From debates to the drama of the 24-hour news cycle, there is no question that the November 5th presidential election is taking up a large part of our collective consciousness. Voting is a simultaneous action that we can all take together to protect our communities and advance more equitable policies.
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Creating a New Economic Model that Values Black, Indigenous, and Other People of Color
REAL People’s Fund is an innovative $10M community-governed and -led investment fund and entrepreneurship program, that is poised to move over $5M more into the community over the next few years.
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By the Numbers
$
million in charitable assets under management
charitable funds under stewardship
$
million in grants in FY23
