Celebrating Black giving in Richmond
Ingenuity, generosity, and collective power have long defined Black giving in Richmond, a legacy as old as the region itself. Yet too often, these stories have gone untold. We are committed to changing that by building trust, deepening relationships, and ensuring philanthropy reflects and serves our entire community.
Our commitment
Inclusive philanthropy is a strategic priority for the Community Foundation. Black philanthropy is where long-standing relationships with donors and leaders helped shape that work, from our giving circles to the Amandla Fund for Economic & Racial Justice.
In 2021, we partnered with members of our giving circles and the Give Black® Alliance to publish Giving Black® Greater Richmond: The Legacy of Black Ingenuity & Collective Power, a report documenting how and why Black donors, leaders, and volunteers give. It affirmed the long tradition of Black philanthropy in our region and challenged us to become more representative, relevant, and responsive.
We are continuing to expand our outreach and learning to connect with more communities across our region, and everyone who shares this commitment is welcome to take part.
2021
Giving Black: Greater Richmond | The Legacy of Black Ingenuity and Collective Power
The original study and its recommendations, produced in partnership with SisterFund and Ujima Legacy Fund members and Give Black Alliance with Carter, Bithiah and James, Marissa. (2020)
2026
Giving Black: Reflecting on Growth, Impact, and Possibility
Produced by the Foundation to share what has changed since the 2021 report, with stories and results.
Notable growth since 2021
Funds established by Black donors or created to serve Black communities, January 2021 to June 2026.
94%
Growth in assets
58
Total funds established by Black donors
27
New funds since 2021
$2.8M
in grants awarded
163
organizations supported
Ways to get involved
Start a fund
Turn your values into lasting impact with a fund of your own, guided by a Philanthropic Advisor.
Join a giving circle
Give alongside others through SisterFund or the Ujima Legacy Fund, help build their endowments, or reach out to discuss a starting a new circle.
Support the Amandla Fund
Help close gaps in homeownership, education, and asset building across our region.
Volunteer
Share the gifts of time or talent with organizations hosting volunteer opportunities - volunteer on your own, with your family, or with a group.
Gather with us
Join celebrations, conversations, and learning programs on topics like wealth building and estate planning.
AMANDLA FUND FOR ECONOMIC & RACIAL JUSTICE
A foundation for generations
Launched in 2020 and led by a committee of Black leaders, the Amandla Fund invests in homeownership, education, and asset building. Its first initiative has helped first-time homebuyers with down payments and closing costs.
$3.83M
raised since 2020
30
families supported in 2024-25
"The Amandla Fund is an incubator for new solutions to age-old disparities."
Derrick Johnson, Amandla Fund Committee Chair
Stories of giving
Every donor's journey is different. Here are a few.
Chris Hairston-White
"If there's a door, I'm going to open it, and whenever possible, hold it open for someone else."
Charles City County natives are carrying their family's story of generosity forward.
Drs. Samuel and Joyce Busch
Scholarships at their three alma maters, now in perpetuity.
Two pioneering Petersburg doctors created scholarships at schools including Howard University, then grew their fund through their estate.
Erica Holmes, in memory of son, Taj Gregory
"This way, someone will always know him."
Helping more children experience camp, a place that enriched and uplifted her late son.
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