Directory of Black-Led Organizations

Black-led organizations (B.L.O.s) in the Bay Area make up a strong, vibrant network of community anchors that serve as the backbone to many who call the Bay Area home. Explore the many organizations that participate in the ASCEND:BLO initiative below. Want to add a registered Bay Area nonprofit with Black staff or board leadership to this list? Email us at ascendblo@eastbaycf.org.

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Organizations have been grouped into budget categories based on the size of their annual budget. These groupings are: Micro = Less than $100,000; Small = $100,000 – $499,000; Medium = $500,000 – $1 million; Large $1 million – $5 million; and Mega = greater than $5 million.

  • Black Film Guild

    Site: https://www.blackfilmguild.com

    Focus areas: Arts Filmmaking Journalism Photography Storytelling Teaching Workforce Development

    Founding Date: 2017

    Leader: Walter Wallace, Executive Director Monique Dismuke, Board Member Jasmine Bledsoe, Board Member Charles Aaron, Board Member Megan White, Board Member Azibuke Akaba, Board Member Gregory Townsend, Board Member Maya Lockett, Board Member Danielle Parker, Board Member Myeshia Haywood-Killings, Board Member CB Smith-Dahl, Board Member

    Budget Size: Micro

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