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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

Consistency and Care in this Moment and Beyond

As millions of Americans headed to the polls on Tuesday, I joined leaders of foundations across California in voicing our …

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Our Commitment to Shared California Values

On this historic election day, we stand united as leaders of California’s leading philanthropic organizations—unwavering in our commitment to our communities, no matter the outcome.

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EBCF’s 2024 Impact Report: Celebrating Our Collective Impact

The last four years have been marked by incredible change in our world, including here in the East Bay. Together we have experienced the broad spectrum of aspiration and loss and found comfort and strength in community.

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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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