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?
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Social Justice Philanthropy
Social justice philanthropy requires deep, authentic relationships.
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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
Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Acción (CIMA) via Colaborativa La Milpa
Available in Español
The Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Acción (CIMA) connects, strengthens and organizes communities to take action for immigrants’ rights in Western North Carolina. As a Latinx led organization, their efforts have focused on resisting oppression and mobilizing for a “positive place” for targeted and Latinx communities, one in which families can live their lives without fear of sudden detainment or deportation.
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.
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues: Out in the South Initiative
Available in Español
Out in the South, an initiative of Funders for LGBTQ Issues, aims to transform philanthropy in the U.S. South to honor the fact that LGBTQ people and families are a part of every community in the region.
