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.

  • Bay Area Black Journalists Association

    Site: https://babja.org

    Focus areas: Advocacy Journalism

    Founding Date: 1982

    Oakland, CA

    County: Alameda

    Leader: Barbara Rodgers, Co-Founder/Adviser

    Budget Size: Micro

  • Maynard Institute

    Site: https://www.mije.org

    Focus areas: Advocacy Education Journalism

    Founding Date: 1977

    Oakland, CA

    County: Alameda

    Leader: Martin G. Reynolds, Co-Executive Director

    Budget Size: Medium

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