Purpose in Action: Black Philanthropy Month
August is Black Philanthropy Month!
We are proud to highlight Black-led foundations that are carrying forward the legacy of Black giving and redefining the future of philanthropy.
Rooted in a deep tradition of community care and collective action, these leaders are not only advancing equity in giving but also shaping a more inclusive vision of generosity. Through grantmaking, advocacy, and community engagement, their work reflects the power of Black leadership in building lasting change.
Clients highlighted: Borealis Philanthropy, Kataly Foundation, Meyer Foundation
Borealis Philanthropy
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mission: Borealis works with funders to direct resources to people building powerful, thriving communities. We invest in leaders, organizations, and movements using diverse and leading-edge strategies to pursue transformational change.
Consultants: Starsha Valentine, Ed Holman, Laura Hennighausen
The Work: Purpose Possible has worked with Borealis Philanthropy since 2022 on a variety of projects focused on strengthening their internal systems as a funding intermediary.
“It’s an honor to have had the opportunity to work with and learn from a variety of people at Borealis Philanthropy over the past several years. I so admire their progressive approach to grassroots ecosystem support, and I hope more funders will follow their lead by investing in those closest to the issues they seek to address.”
“I’ve enjoyed working alongside the Borealis team for the past two years, witnessing their great work and growth as an organization. They continue to step up for organizations across the country during this critical moment in time.”
Kataly Foundation
Location: San Francisco, California
Mission: Kataly’s mission is to support and provide resources to communities and social movements that are exploring new solutions to persistent, systemic problems.
Consultants: Starsha Valentine, Ed Holman
The Work: Purpose Possible co-created a training program to support Kataly’s grantee capacity building initiative.
“Kataly is committed to fortifying land based projects for BIPOC-led organizations across the country. From inception through execution, it has been a pleasure to support this commitment while working closely with Kataly staff and grantees.”
Meyer Foundation
Location: Washington, DC
Mission: The Meyer Foundation pursues and invests in solutions that build an equitable Greater Washington community in which economically disadvantaged people thrive.
Consultants: Starsha Valentine, Laura Hennighausen
The Work: The Meyer Foundation is one of Purpose Possible’s newest Strategic Philanthropy clients. Our team will be working with the Foundation to produce training and one-on-one coaching for their grantees.
“Meyer Foundation has been a steadfast partner for community impact organizations across the DMV for nearly a century. We are proud to support their continued work of helping mission-driven leaders thrive.”
