Redistributing money. Shifting power. Supporting systems change and community healing.
Celebrating the brilliant and transformative work of movement leaders and social justice organizations in Asheville, NC.
Who We Fund
We invest in movement organizations, non-profit organizations, and leaders. Is this you?
Who We Fund
Social Justice Philanthropy
Social justice philanthropy requires deep, authentic relationships.
Social Justice Philanthropy
HAPPENING NOW!
Our 2025 Community-Led Grantmaking Committee (CLGC) is now accepting applications! Tzedek’s CLGC will be providing between $5,000 and $250,000 to selected groups to (1) CREATE COMMUNITY EVENTS and/or to (2) BUILD, CREATE, and RUN COMMUNITY COLLABORATION AND RESOURCE HUBS.
Have an idea? Act fast! Applications close midnight on September 29, 2025.
Tzedek Social Justice Fund:
Making Change Through Social Justice Philanthropy
The Tzedek Social Justice Fund supports vital social justice organizations and leaders working in the areas of LGBTQ Justice, Racial Justice, and Dismantling Antisemitism.
Rooted in Social Justice
While not religious, Tzedek’s work is grounded in Jewish social justice values. These include justice (Tzedek), equitable giving (Tzedakah), repairing the world through social action (Tikkun Olam), and leadership (Hanhagah). These values call us to action.
Current Grantees
CoThinkk via Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation
Available in Español
CoThinkk is a giving circle that brings together community leaders who care about the economic and social well-being of communities of color in Asheville and Western North Carolina.
Current Grantees
Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation
Available in Español
Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation (EMSDC) is a non-profit organization which serves the Asheville Buncombe community in property development, economic development and access to human services. EMSDC was founded in 1994 under the leadership of Dr. John H. Grant and the auspice of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
Current Grantees
Equality North Carolina
Available in Español
Equality North Carolina works to secure equal rights and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) North Carolinians. To accomplish our mission we tirelessly lobby the North Carolina General Assembly, executive branch, and local governments, broadcast LGBTQ news, stories and content, and mobilize our communities on issues that we understand matter most to North Carolinians, including parental rights, inclusive anti-bullying policies, employment discrimination, hate violence, privacy rights, sexuality education, adoption, youth homelessness, criminalization and HIV/AIDS.
Current Grantees
Helpmate
Available in Español
Helpmate works with our community to eliminate abuse and fear by providing safety, shelter, and support for people who have been victimized by domestic violence. All services are provided to people of all genders.
Current Grantees
Hood Huggers International via Asheville Creative Arts
Available in Español
Hood Huggers International, LLC builds greater communication, connection and wealth in systemically marginalized neighborhoods in the Affrilachian region through the arts, environment, and social enterprise.
