East Bay Community Foundation
We envision an East Bay where everyone has the economic freedom to dream, heal, and belong. Founded in 1928, EBCF partners with donors, community organizations, foundations, government, and corporations to eliminate barriers, advance equity, and transform our community 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.
Meeting Space in the Heart of Oakland
When you host events at our James Irvine Conference Center, you can choose from three conference rooms of varying sizes, all equipped with the latest AV equipment.
“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
Janelle Cavanagh and Kaya Hersh, two visionary leaders, join East Bay Community Foundation
As Chief Philanthropy Officer and Chief Financial Officer, they bring decades of experience to EBCF’s work on behalf of East …
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ASCEND: BLO increases wellness funding for Black-led organizations
This round of grants will award $30,000 each to 10 organizations in Alameda County ASCEND: BLO, an initiative at East Bay …
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EBCF awards $850,000 to promote community ownership and stewardship
The new grantmaking initiative builds on EBCF’s work to create inclusive local economies in the East Bay.
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By the Numbers
$
million in charitable assets under management
charitable funds under stewardship
$
million in grants in FY24