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Black Lives Matter Global Network

Oakland, California  ·  EIN 824862489  ·  Private foundation

Black Lives Matter Global Network is a private foundation based in Oakland, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.6M in grants paid and $28.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 74 individual grants from this funder — $25.4M awarded across 2021–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.6M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$28.4M
Total assets
74
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Black Lives Matter Global Network funds

Black Lives Matter Global Network's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Populations it has supported include black communities, families.

black communitiesfamilies

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Black Lives Matter Global Network, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Living Through Giving Foundation
TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES
Los Angeles, CA$2.3M2021
Team Blackbird LLC
TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES
West Hollywood, CA$1.5M2021
The Michael Od Brown We Love Our Sons & Daughters Foundation
TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES
Florissant, MO$1.4M2021
Love Not Blood Campaign
TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES
Emeryville, CA$1.3M2022
Oakland & the World Enterprises Inc
TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES
Oakland, CA$1.0M2024
Center for Black Power
TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES
Los Angeles, CA$800K2022
Higher Heights Home Care Inc
TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES
Lithonia, GA$740K2024
Love Not Blood Campaign
TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES
San Jose, CA$702K2024
Love Not Blood Campaign
TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES
Emeryville, CA$700K2021
Center for Third World Organizing
TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES
Oakland, CA$533K2022
Black Lives Matter South Bend (south Bend Black Empowerment Fund)
TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES
South Bend, IN$505K2021
Black Lives Matter Lansing & Black Lives Matter Michigan Ico One Love Glo
TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES
Lansing, MI$500K2021
Black Lives Matter Detroit Ico Allied Media Projects Inc
TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES
Detroit, MI$500K2021
Black Lives Matter Long Beach Ico Food Chain Workers Alliance Inc
TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES
Los Angeles, CA$500K2021
Black Lives Matter Los Angeles Ico Cangress Dba Los Angeles Community Act
TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES
Los Angeles, CA$500K2021

Black Lives Matter Global Network giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$18.0M
2022$4.3M
2023$639K
2024$2.5M

How to apply for funding from Black Lives Matter Global Network

Black Lives Matter Global Network's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at blacklivesmatter.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Black Lives Matter Global Network

Does Black Lives Matter Global Network accept grant applications?
Black Lives Matter Global Network's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Black Lives Matter Global Network fund?
Black Lives Matter Global Network's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Living Through Giving Foundation, Team Blackbird LLC, The Michael Od Brown We Love Our Sons & Daughters Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Black Lives Matter Global Network give in grants?
Black Lives Matter Global Network reported $2.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $25.4M over 74 grants.
Where is Black Lives Matter Global Network located?
Black Lives Matter Global Network is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 824862489.
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About this profile. This page is built from Black Lives Matter Global Network's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Black Lives Matter Global Network. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.