At Social Venture Partners Seattle, our mission is to reimagine philanthropy by centering Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Communities of Color to create a just and equitable King County.
In recognition of Black History Month, we’re proud to celebrate the Black-led nonprofit organizations we partner with through our multi-year grants, the GrowFundMe cohort, and our Corporate Fellows Program.
We encourage you to explore the work of these organizations and consider supporting their work directly.
Meet Our Black-Led Nonprofit Partners
Each of these organizations is led by Black leaders advancing bold, community-rooted solutions.
How We Partner
Each of these organizations is led by Black leaders advancing bold, community-rooted solutions.
Through multi-year funding, capacity-building support, and cross-sector collaboration, we are working to shift resources and power toward community-led change. We support nonprofit through our programs, including:
Multi-Year Grants
Flexible, multi-year funding that allows organizations to lead sustained change without short-term constraints.
GrowFundMe
A capacity-building cohort supporting small and emerging nonprofits with fundraising strategy, tools, and peer learning.
Corporate Fellows Program
A cross-sector partnership connecting corporate leaders with nonprofit organizations in Seattle, New York City, and Silicon Valley for hands-on, skills-based collaboration.
Multi-Year Grantee Partners
King County
350 Seattle
Advancing bold climate action rooted in justice and community leadership.
CHOOSE 180
Transforming youth accountability systems and building pathways rooted in healing and community.
STEM Paths Innovation Network (recent grantee and program partner)
Expanding access to STEM education and career pathways for students furthest from opportunity.
Children’s Alliance (recent grantee and program partner)
Advocating for public policy that centers the well-being of Washington’s children and families.
Eastside Pathways (recent grantee and program partner)
Ensuring every child has the support they need to thrive from cradle to career.
GrowFundMe Cohort Members
King County
Adoptee Mentoring Society
Building community, identity, and leadership among adoptees.
I AM M3
Centering mentorship, mental health, and leadership development for young people.
Celebrating Roots
Strengthening cultural identity and community through intergenerational programming.
Corporate Fellows Nonprofit Partners
Seattle • New York City • Silicon Valley
Basilica Bio – King County
Advancing environmental and climate justice and co-leading our Climate Justice Grantmaking Cohort.
Bike Works – King County
Building community and opportunity through youth programming and access to bicycles.
CHOOSE 180 – King County
Advancing community-based alternatives to youth incarceration.
Rainier Scholars – King County
Cultivating academic excellence and leadership among students of color.
Lead By Example – New York City
Creating pathways for young people to access opportunity and leadership development.
Code Tenderloin – Silicon Valley
Expanding workforce development and technology access in underserved communities
Black-led nonprofits continue to drive innovative, community-rooted solutions while often receiving a smaller share of philanthropic investment.
We are proud partner with these leaders and organizations during Black History Month and throughout the year.