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Advance A Just East Bay Together

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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

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EBCF Joins California’s Philanthropic Leaders in Standing United Against Hate & Division

Today we reaffirm our commitment to protecting communities, defending progress, and keeping the California Dream within reach for all.

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EBCF Announces Autumn McDonald as New Vice President of Community Investments and Partnerships 

Oakland, CA, January 21, 2025 – Today, East Bay Community Foundation (EBCF) announced that Autumn McDonald has been selected as …

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Support SoCal Wildfire Recovery Funds

The Southern California wildfires have been a devastating start to the new year – as of Thursday morning, the fires …

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By the Numbers

$594

million in charitable assets under management

604

charitable funds under stewardship

$182

million in grants in FY23

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