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CALIFORNIA BLACK POWER NETWORK

CALIFORNIA BLACK POWER NETWORK

Los Angeles, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
87-1975655
Regional Funder
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CALIFORNIA BLACK POWER NETWORK

Los Angeles, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
87-1975655
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2021

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The California Black Power Network, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking within California and has paid out a total of $1.4 million across 26 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

To change the lived conditions of black Californians by dismantling systemic and anti-black racism. CBPN fulfills this mission by building and protecting Black Political Power through the development of robust policy campaigns and advocacy as well as civic engagement.
Total Funding Given

$1.4M

2024
Grantees funded
26
Multi-year grantees
77%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

24

Median 1st year grant
$36.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$49.5K
J
James Woodson
Board Member
S
Sheryl Lane
Board Member
S
Samuel Casey
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CALIFORNIA BLACK POWER NETWORK?
No. CALIFORNIA BLACK POWER NETWORK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CALIFORNIA BLACK POWER NETWORK give?
CALIFORNIA BLACK POWER NETWORK primarily gives to organizations located in California and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CALIFORNIA BLACK POWER NETWORK’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CALIFORNIA BLACK POWER NETWORK fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $36 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CALIFORNIA BLACK POWER NETWORK make each year?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA BLACK POWER NETWORK awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CALIFORNIA BLACK POWER NETWORK fund recently?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA BLACK POWER NETWORK awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY, CONGREGATIONS ORGANIZED FOR PROPHETIC ENGAGEMENT, and CENTER FOR EMPOWERED POLITICS EDUCATION FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CALIFORNIA BLACK POWER NETWORK?
CALIFORNIA BLACK POWER NETWORK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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