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
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
Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund
Available in Español
Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund is committed to ending discrimination based upon gender identity and expression and to achieving equality for transgender people through public education, test-case litigation, direct legal services, and public policy efforts.
Current Grantees
Tranzmission
Available in Español
Tranzmission improves the lives of trans and gender nonconforming people in western North Carolina through education, advocacy and support.
Current Grantees
YMI Cultural Center and its Black Homeownership & Wealth Building Program
Available in Español
The YMI Cultural Center values are to honor our history and legacy, be committed to the Black community, stewardship of all funds entrusted to us, transparency in the way we communicate our actions, and accountability to honor our commitments.
Current Grantees
Youth OUTright
Available in Español
Youth OUTright WNC, Inc. (YO) is a youth advocacy and leadership non-profit organization dedicated to empowering lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer, intersex, asexual and allied (LGBTQIA+) youth ages 11-20 in Western North Carolina.
Current Grantees
Youth Transformed for Life (YTL)
Available in Español
YTL Training Programs supports disenfranchised communities as they strive to succeed in an inequitable system. As educators, mentors, advocates, and neighbors YTL creates bridges for children and families to overcome the current gaps of disparity.
