Latest News
October 16, 2023
BPI Announces $300,000 Gift from Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
In the fall of 2022, our Black Philanthropy Initiative announced a goal of raising at least $2 million over three years—funds will be largely directed toward increasing its annual grantmaking funding, with the remaining added to its endowment to ensure that dollars are available to support grantmaking for years to come.
October 16, 2023
BPI Announces $300,000 Gift from Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
In the fall of 2022, our Black Philanthropy Initiative announced a goal of raising at least $2 million over three years—funds will be largely directed toward increasing its annual grantmaking funding, with the remaining added to its endowment to ensure that dollars are available to support grantmaking for years to come.
September 22, 2023
Announcing New Staff
Join us in welcoming our newest staff member!
September 22, 2023
Announcing New Staff
Join us in welcoming our newest staff member!
September 6, 2023
Black Philanthropy Initiative Requests Proposals for Fall Inclusive Economy Grants Program
BPI is accepting proposals that will build economic empowerment for Black households.
September 6, 2023
Black Philanthropy Initiative Requests Proposals for Fall Inclusive Economy Grants Program
BPI is accepting proposals that will build economic empowerment for Black households.
August 31, 2023
Black Philanthropy Initiative Announces Impact Grant Recipients during Black Philanthropy Month
Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) celebrates Black Philanthropy Month with $6,000 in Impact Grants to support Black-led organizations
August 31, 2023
Black Philanthropy Initiative Announces Impact Grant Recipients during Black Philanthropy Month
Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) celebrates Black Philanthropy Month with $6,000 in Impact Grants to support Black-led organizations
August 23, 2023
Announcing more than $1.1 Million in Community Grants in the First Half of 2023
We're excited to announce 43 Community Grants totaling more than $1,103,500 from January through June 2023, made possible by community members who support the Foundation’s flexible grantmaking funds.
August 23, 2023
Announcing more than $1.1 Million in Community Grants in the First Half of 2023
We're excited to announce 43 Community Grants totaling more than $1,103,500 from January through June 2023, made possible by community members who support the Foundation’s flexible grantmaking funds.
August 14, 2023
Supporting Hawaii Wildfire Relief Efforts
Our prayers go out to the communities impacted by the wildfires in Hawaii. We know that many in our area would like to help those who have been impacted by this natural disaster.
August 14, 2023
Supporting Hawaii Wildfire Relief Efforts
Our prayers go out to the communities impacted by the wildfires in Hawaii. We know that many in our area would like to help those who have been impacted by this natural disaster.
June 29, 2023
BPI Announces Recent Grant Recipients and Requests Video Proposals for Impact Grants
The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) announces $117,000 in its Advancing Equity in Education Grants program.
June 29, 2023
BPI Announces Recent Grant Recipients and Requests Video Proposals for Impact Grants
The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) announces $117,000 in its Advancing Equity in Education Grants program.
June 8, 2023
Summer Office Hours
Starting June 9 and ending September 1, the Foundation will have altered Friday office hours.
June 8, 2023
Summer Office Hours
Starting June 9 and ending September 1, the Foundation will have altered Friday office hours.
May 22, 2023
Increased security to protect your data
A new security enhancement - multi-factor authentication - is now enabled on the Fundholder Portal and Grant Application Portal to ensure your information stays safe.
May 22, 2023
Increased security to protect your data
A new security enhancement - multi-factor authentication - is now enabled on the Fundholder Portal and Grant Application Portal to ensure your information stays safe.
April 26, 2023
Meet our New Vice President, Community Investment
We're excited to welcome Elaine Summerfield to the Foundation team on May 3 as our new Vice President, Community Investment. Elaine will provide strategic direction in our work to link resources to action in Forsyth County.
April 26, 2023
Meet our New Vice President, Community Investment
We're excited to welcome Elaine Summerfield to the Foundation team on May 3 as our new Vice President, Community Investment. Elaine will provide strategic direction in our work to link resources to action in Forsyth County.
April 25, 2023
Youth Grantmakers in Action Award 8 Grants to Youth-Led Projects in Forsyth County
YGA recently awarded $10,000 in grants to youth-led projects and is currently accepting applications to join the 2023-24 cohort through May 22.
April 25, 2023
Youth Grantmakers in Action Award 8 Grants to Youth-Led Projects in Forsyth County
YGA recently awarded $10,000 in grants to youth-led projects and is currently accepting applications to join the 2023-24 cohort through May 22.
April 11, 2023
Supporting Tornado Relief Efforts
Our prayers go out to the communities impacted by the recent tornado outbreak across Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas and other states in the Southeastern U.S. We know that many in our area would like to help those who have been impacted by this natural disaster.
April 11, 2023
Supporting Tornado Relief Efforts
Our prayers go out to the communities impacted by the recent tornado outbreak across Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas and other states in the Southeastern U.S. We know that many in our area would like to help those who have been impacted by this natural disaster.
March 27, 2023
Black Philanthropy Initiative Requests Proposals for Spring Equity in Education Grants Program
The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) is now accepting applications for its spring Equity in Education grants program.
March 27, 2023
Black Philanthropy Initiative Requests Proposals for Spring Equity in Education Grants Program
The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) is now accepting applications for its spring Equity in Education grants program.
March 21, 2023
Announcing New Staff
Join us in welcoming our newest staff!
March 21, 2023
Announcing New Staff
Join us in welcoming our newest staff!
March 21, 2023
2023 Forsyth County Teacher Grants Announced
We're pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Forsyth County Teacher Grants to support professional development opportunities for K-12th grade teachers in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
March 21, 2023
2023 Forsyth County Teacher Grants Announced
We're pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Forsyth County Teacher Grants to support professional development opportunities for K-12th grade teachers in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
July 20, 2021
Awarding $404,820 in Grants Supporting an Inclusive Economy and Equity in Education
We made eight grants totaling $404,820 in the first half of 2021 in support of our two Focus Areas for community investment.