Black Benefactors – An innovative philanthropic project serving the Washington, DC area

Black Benefactors is a giving circle based in Washington, DC.

Our mission is to enhance the well-being of black children, youth and families by encouraging philanthropy, community service and advocacy in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Black Benefactors membership is currently closed to the public.

During this time, donations are accepted. Your gift in any amount will support our next grant making cycle for Black-led and Black-serving organizations in the Washington, DC region.

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Black Benefactors wins the 2021 Builder Award from Think Local First DC. The award recognizes a local community developer, investor, or lender with deep roots in the community and known for positive investments in DC’s people, culture, and future. Think Local First DC is a nonprofit dedicated to the success of local independent businesses and the District’s next generation of entrepreneurs. (November 16, 2021)

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Recent News

October 29, 2020

Black Benefactors Receives $15,000 Donation from Alfred Street Baptist Church

Black Benefactors is pleased to announce a $15,000 donation from the historic Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, one of the oldest African American churches in the country. The donation is made possible from the church’s Tithe the Tithe initiative that supports organizations making a difference in the fight against the pandemic. To date […]