Overview of Black Philanthropy from OnPhilanthopy.com

This article gives a brief overview of Black Philanthropy. I found the links to other organizations interesting.

Black Philanthropy: Harnessing a Growing Resource
By: Marjorie Polycarpe, 08/06/04

In recent weeks the philanthropic world took notice of the impressive gift of $50 million by Wall Street money manager Alphonse Fletcher Jr., in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education. Fletcher's gift was directed toward institutions and individuals working to improve race relations. It highlights a growing, but still under-recognized trend in the field - black philanthropy. l. .

The following is a list of local and national organizations focusing on the issue of Black Philanthropy.

- National Center for Black Philanthropy
- Association of Black Foundation Executives
- National Black United Fund
- Associated Black Charities
- Twenty First Century Foundation

Foundation Initiatives Focusing on Communities of Color

- Annie E. Casey Foundation,
- Emerging Funds for Communities of Color (EFCC)
- Kellogg Foundation: The Leadership in Philanthropy Project
- Communities of Color, an Initiative of The Community Foundation of Greater New Haven

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