A philanthropic movement advancing the genius of
Black-led change
We’re Minnesota's first Black community foundation working to create a thriving ecosystem of Black-led change. Together, we are advancing the genius of Black-led change and building a community where all Black people are holistically well, living in dignity and prosperity.
What We Do
We invest in the genius of Black-led change.
We resource organizations, visionaries, community builders, groups, businesses, faith leaders, artists, and communities who advance the power, interests, and well-being of Black communities, often benefiting all people.
We strengthen the ecosystem of Black-led change.
The Ecosystem of Black-led change includes communities of people, organizations, and ideas that experience a shared environment and a common vision for Black people to thrive. They are interconnected and interdependent to achieve that vision. We support, connect, gather, and amplify the ecosystem to build power and strengthen our community.
We build community wealth.
We’re growing the first Black community-led Foundation with an endowment in Minnesota. An endowment allows the community to be self-sufficient because it provides income in perpetuity for the genius of Black-led change.
We transform philanthropy in Minnesota & beyond.
We facilitate, support, and inspire the philanthropic field to be in power-shifting solidarity to realize the promise of racial justice.
Learn More
In partnership with Center for Evaluation Innovation with contributions by Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity (PRE), The Black Collective Foundation MN has created a one-of-a-kind study asking the question: what will it take for institutional philanthropy in Minnesota and beyond to move at the speed of courage and invest wholly in Black lives?
Black-led change is genius.
Black-led change is social, political, and economic change led by diverse groups of Black people. It centers the power, interests, and well-being of Black communities and often benefits all people. It is rooted in cultural practice across generations and the diaspora; it reflects the inherent dignity and vision of Black people.
While Black-led change continues to prove its impact and necessity, historically, Black-led change has been targeted, under-resourced, and under-recognized.
The Black Collective Foundation MN is here to amplify and invest in Black-led change, so that it reaches its full capacity of impact for good.
Black-led change makes the world a better place in spite of its opposition, imagine the possibilities if it’s recognized and resourced properly. Our capacity to realize racial justice and create the world we envision will be limitless.
Invest in the genius of Black-led change
We want to harness the power, leadership, and brilliance of Minnesota’s Black communities to create transformational solutions across the justice system, safety, economics, health, and well-being.
We want to expand who can impactfully participate in philanthropy, that’s why we’re inviting all people to fund this vision. From members of our communities, to people across the world invested in realizing racial justice, to established philanthropists and institutions. All contributors are encouraged and welcomed to fund our community-led change.
Our deepest gratitude to our catalyst funders, learn more here.
The Black Collective Foundation in the News
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How three Black leaders are working to change Minnesota philanthropy
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Target invests $100 million for Black economic prosperity
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We must combat anti-Blackness at its root
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Minnesota foundations unite to push for racial justice and change philanthropy
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Foundations Made Impressive Moves in Aftermath of George Floyds Death but Much Work Remains
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These Groups Want to Change Minnesota Philanthropy from the Inside
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St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation Honors Four Anti-Racism Activists
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We partner with organizations and courageous individuals who are ready to make a long term commitment to racial justice. We believe equity is a practice that takes daily actions and affirmations to realize.
This is more than a moment, it is a movement, and together we will build capacity for this and other Black-led organizations to better support our community.