Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc
Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation ("blmgnf") is working inside and outside of the system to heal the past, re-imagine the present, and invest in the future of black lives through policy change, investment in our communities, and a commitment to arts and culture.Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation imagines a world where black people across the diaspora thrive, experience joy, and are not defined by their struggles. By achieving liberation, we envision a future that is fully divested from police, prisons, and all punishment paradigms to be replaced with investment into justice, joy, and culture.
Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc gave $2.5M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $505K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,522,500
- +294.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $504,500
- +610.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $702,500
- Total assets
- $28,426,461
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oakland & the World Enterprises Inc ($1.0M). Together the top 5 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 32 grants of 74 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 86% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $639K (2023) to $18.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland & the World Enterprises Inc Oakland, CA | To conduct activities to educate and support black communities | $1,000,000 |
| Higher Heights Home Care Inc Lithonia, GA | To conduct activities to educate and support black communities | $740,000 |
| Love Not Blood Campaign San Jose, CA | To conduct activities to educate and support black communities | $702,500 |
| National Black Justice Coalition Action Fund Inc Washington, DC | To conduct activities to educate and support black communities | $60,000 |
| Wayfinder Foundation St Petersburg, FL | To conduct activities to educate and support black communities | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,426,461 | $6,820,373 | $9,115,702 | $2,522,500 | 5 | $2,236,037 |
| 2023 | $28,875,389 | $4,684,554 | $10,759,094 | $638,882 | 9 | $835 |
| 2022 | $33,290,886 | $8,489,062 | $17,048,810 | $4,250,777 | 12 | $-916,333 |
| 2021 | $43,689,904 | $79,644,823 | $37,710,135 | $17,971,790 | 48 | $114 |
About Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $28.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.5M. Net investment income was $2.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc is led by Cicley Gay, Board Chair & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cicley Gay
Board Chair & Treasurer
Board Chair → Board Chair & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
D'zhane Parker
Board Member & Senior Director
Board Treasurer → Board Treasurer & Board Member, 2023
Board Treasurer & Board Member → Board Member & Senior Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$100K (2024)
Paul Cullors
Head of Security
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$125K (2022) → $200K (2024)
Shalomyah Bowers
Board Secretary
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Raymond Howard (2023) — Director of Operations
- Former: Kailee Scales (2021–2022) — Former Managing Director
- Former: Danielle Edwards (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Minyon Moore (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Patrisse Cullors (2021) — Founder & Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $200K, to Paul Cullors (Head of Security). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc
How much does Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc give each year?
Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc gave $2.5M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $639K across 9 grants.
What is Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $702,500, and its average grant was $504,500, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc give grants?
Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (29%).
Does Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Oakland & the World Enterprises Inc ($1,000,000), Higher Heights Home Care Inc ($740,000) and Love Not Blood Campaign ($702,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc?
Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc reported $28.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.8M.
What is Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc?
Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $28.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc's EIN?
Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4862489. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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