Black Philanthropy Circle Invests $1M into Baltimore Nonprofits

The Baltimore Community Foundation’s (BCF) Black Philanthropy Circle (BPC) has reached a significant milestone in 2025, making $1 million in investments to several Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit organizations throughout the Charm City area.

“We received over 250 applications and read every one and scored them,” said Alicia Wilson, co-founder of the BPC and vice president for civic engagement and opportunity at Johns Hopkins University. “We came up with a top 30, and then put that out to the entire body of the circle to vote upon the top 10 that ultimately was awarded.”

BPC was founded in 2022 with a goal of awarding $250,000 in grants annually. Over four years, BPC has granted $25,000 to 10 chosen applicants each year. Voting members commit $10,000 annually, but Wilson stresses that no donation is too small.

“You can give when you have abundance,” said Wilson. “You can give when you also are on your own financial journey, like many of us. It’s nice to give together.”

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Source: The AFRO