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
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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Debrah Giles: Championing Arts, Culture, and Community Power in the East Bay
Celebrating 14 Years of Leadership at East Bay Community Foundation At East Bay Community Foundation (EBCF), we believe that arts …
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By the Numbers
$
million in charitable assets under management
charitable funds under stewardship
$
million in grants in FY24