Black Lives Matter Global Network
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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.4M
-1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+294.8% YoY
Grant Count
5
-44.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$505K
+610.7% YoY
About Black Lives Matter Global Network
Based on IRS filings
Black Lives Matter Global Network is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,426,461 | $28,875,389 | $33,290,886 |
| Revenue | $6,820,373 | $4,684,554 | $8,489,062 |
| Expenses | $9,115,702 | $10,759,094 | $17,048,810 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,236,037 | $835 | $-916,333 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Oakland & the World Enterprises Inc ($1,000,000), Higher Heights Home Care Inc ($740,000), Love Not Blood Campaign ($702,500).
| 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 |
| WAYFINDER FOUNDATION ST PETERSBURG, FL | TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES | $20,000 |
| NATIONAL BLACK JUSTICE COALITION ACTION FUND INC WASHINGTON, DC | TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT BLACK COMMUNITIES | $60,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CICLEY GAY | BOARD CHAIR & TREASURER | 15 | — |
| SHALOMYAH BOWERS | BOARD SECRETARY | 15 | — |
| D'ZHANE PARKER | BOARD MEMBER & SENIOR DIRECTOR | 40 | $100,000 |
| PAUL CULLORS | HEAD OF SECURITY | 50 | $200,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Lives Matter Global Network?
Black Lives Matter Global Network is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $28.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Black Lives Matter Global Network?
As of 2024, Black Lives Matter Global Network holds $28.4M in total assets with $6.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $2.5M in 2024.
Where does Black Lives Matter Global Network operate?
Black Lives Matter Global Network has awarded grants in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee.
What size grants does Black Lives Matter Global Network award?
In 2024, Black Lives Matter Global Network awarded 5 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $505K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Black Lives Matter Global Network's EIN?
Black Lives Matter Global Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4862489. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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