BEA Fund

BEA Fund

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Black Surf Club Santa Cruz - Liberation Paddle Out

About the Fund

As an intermediary, the Fund is a critical alternative for grassroots groups that are chronically undervalued, underfunded, and often excluded from mainstream philanthropy. The BEA Fund has granted nearly $25 million to over 190 grassroots and frontline groups in general operating support.

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Colectiva Feminista en Construcción

Our Participatory Grantmaking Process

We envision a world where grassroots groups take the lead in key decision-making. Our grantmaking reflects this commitment: each year, a new cohort of majority-grassroots representatives determines that year’s recipients, ensuring the funding drives a powerful, diverse movement forward.
 

Past Grantees

2023 $4,770,000 Total Grants Awarded