Newsroom
Catch up on the latest news from East Bay Community Foundation. This section features letters from our president, community statements, press releases, and important news about the Foundation.
Announcing New Leadership on EBCF’s Board of Directors
Four Outstanding Leaders Deepen Their Commitment to the East Bay Oakland, Calif., February 10, 2026 — East Bay Community Foundation (EBCF) is …
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Investing in East Bay Artists Who Shape Our Communities
Meet the 15 artists and groups receiving $275,000 through the East Bay Fund for Artists. East Bay Community Foundation (EBCF) has this …
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Honoring Transgender Day of Remembrance
Today, on the Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the memory of all our transgender community members who have lost …
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EBCF commits $250,000 to defend and uplift East Bay immigrant communities
The funding will support 11 organizations in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties East Bay Community Foundation is providing $250,000 this …
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Stories & Insights
We’re proud to partner with movement leaders, community organizations, donors, institutions, and government partners across the East Bay region. As a community catalyst, we’ll post stories and insights about our partnerships in this section.
Stepping Up for Food Security in the East Bay
21 donor-advised funds granted a total of $305,000 to local food organizations In late 2025, as the nation’s longest-lasting government shutdown threatened essential services like SNAP benefits, EBCF’s donor community responded to …
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Building Right Relationship: A Philanthropic Call to Support Indigenous Land Sovereignty Through Shuumi
A joint statement from East Bay Community Foundation, Bay Area Asset Funders Network (AFN), San Francisco Foundation (SFF) on the …
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Oakland Goes Outdoors and the Riddell Family Fund are Growing Resilience, Health and Connection
EBCF is committed to creating a healthy and thriving East Bay. On issues ranging from education to racial equity and …
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EBCF commits $250,000 to defend and uplift East Bay immigrant communities
The funding will support 11 organizations in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties East Bay Community Foundation is providing $250,000 this …
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Resource Library
Looking for a report about donor organizing or transforming philanthropy? Find it here in the Resources Library.
What is a Donor-Advised Fund?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a personalized approach to philanthropy that allows donors to make a charitable donation to a …
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Three Ways to Use Your Donor-Advised Fund Beyond Grantmaking
Learn how you can make loans, loan guarantees, and private equity investments.
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10 Must-Read Books for Latinx Heritage Month
Pick a book and learn more about Latinx heritage this month and every month.
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Use a Donor-Advised Fund for Impact Investments
Learn how you can use your DAF to increase access to capital for BIPOC business owners and BIPOC-led community benefit projects.
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