Elevate the collective power of Black giving: Contact us to find out how to support the efforts of Foundation For Black Philanthropy.
Foundation For Black Philanthropy
Foundation For Black Philanthropy
Celebrating the power of Black giving
Giving back – whether through time, talent or treasure – has long been a tradition within the Black community, but this collective philanthropy can sometimes go unrecognized. Imagine a region where Black giving is celebrated and uplifted, empowering individuals, emboldening communities and strengthening nonprofit organizations.
Foundation For Black Philanthropy offers the opportunity to not only imagine such a place but make it a reality. We believe in the power of collective impact. And we are ready to transform your generosity into a better, bolder region.
Community grantmaking
Foundation For Black Philanthropy was established as a grantmaking fund in 1993 under the name of the African American Community Foundation. Grantmaking was originally made possible by planned gifts from Lethia Henderson and Elizabeth S. Randolph.
More than $500,000 in grants have been made to local nonprofits to date.
2026 Board of Advisors
The FFBP Community Grantmaking Board of Advisors thoughtfully awards grants from the Lethia Henderson Fund for a Healthy Black Community and the Elizabeth S. Randolph Fund for Education and Prosperity.
- Patrice Withers, Chair, Fifth Third Bank
- Al Austin, KRJ Consulting
- Najla Haywood, FDY, Inc.
- Shantiqua Neely, Bank of America
- Denada Jackson, NP Strategy
- Raki McGregor, SYDKIMYL Educational Consulting
- Jenene Seymour, Rodgers Builders
If you're interested in joining the board, contact Qiana Austin at BlackPhilanthropy@fftc.org or 704.973.4535.
Uplift Black giving by affiliating your fund
When you establish a new fund at FFTC – or if you already have a fund – you may choose to affiliate your fund with Foundation For Black Philanthropy.
By affiliating with FFBP, you can network and learn with others who share a common vision for empowering Black communities. Your grant awards will display the Foundation For Black Philanthropy logo, highlighting the collective power of Black giving.
If you are opening a new fund with Foundation for the Carolinas, you can choose to affiliate at that time.
If you already have a fund with us, contact your relationship manager or support@fftc.org to request the change. Simply include your fund name and number, and let us know that you'd like to affiliate with Foundation For Black Philanthropy.
Get in touch
Qiana Austin
Senior Vice President, Community Investments and Programs
Deviré Robinson, J.D.
Senior Vice President, Philanthropic Advancement