About 100 Black Men of the Bay Area
The mission of the 100 Black Men of the Bay Area is to improve the quality of life within the Bay Area and beyond, by advancing the social, economic, health, and educational progress of African Americans.
Focus Areas
MentoringScholarships / EducationHealth & WellnessMental Health SupportEconomic EmpowermentWorkforce development
Who They Fund
African American individuals and communities (Bay Area-primary, national reach)youth and adolescents (K-12)college and scholarship recipientsearly-career job-seekers / workforce entrants
Funding Style
direct service / program funding
About 100 Black Men of the Bay Area
A defining feature of 100 Black Men of the Bay Area Inc is its long-running scholarship work: the Young Black Scholars program was established in 1992 and continues to pair financial assistance with mentorship and college support for Bay Area students. That education-oriented model sits alongside direct support for mental health care and emergency community assistance, showing a funder that mixes youth development with practical help for Black communities. The foundation’s broader mission is to improve quality of life in the Bay Area and beyond by advancing the social, economic, health, and educational progress of African Americans. Its recent grants also point to partnerships with peer chapters and local organizations, including support for 100 Black Men of Atlanta and 100 Black Men of Philadelphia as well as Oakland-based groups such as Cypress Mandala Training Cen and The OK Program of Oakland. The portfolio suggests a chapter-based network and a local focus rooted in Oakland while still reaching beyond the Bay Area when the work aligns with its mission.
What 100 Black Men of the Bay Area Funds
Education and scholarship support are central to the foundation’s work. Through Annual Scholarship Awards, it reported $128,000 in scholarships in the most recent year, and its Young Black Scholars program provides scholarships, financial assistance, mentorship, and college support for Bay Area students. Health support is another clear thread. The foundation runs Mental Health Care Financial Assistance for Bay Area residents, and it also operated a 100 Cares / COVID-19 Relief Financial Assistance effort that provided direct community assistance during the pandemic. Economic and workforce-related support appears through its broader mission and program set, which includes economic empowerment and workforce development. The grant list shows backing for Oakland-based community organizations such as Cypress Mandala Training Cen and The OK Program of Oakland, consistent with direct-service funding in the local community.
How 100 Black Men of the Bay Area Gives
Typical grant size sits at $16,875 at the 25th percentile, $35,890 at the median, and $69,550 at the 75th percentile, indicating a mix of mid-sized awards with some larger commitments. The recent record also shows repeated support to the same recipients across 2024 and 2025, including Cypress Mandala Training Cen, The OK Program of Oakland, and 100 Black Men of Philadelphia. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its active scholarship programs accept unsolicited applications, while some assistance programs do not.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$256K
Total Assets
$1.2M
Total Revenue
$1.2M
Total Expenses
$1.1M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $17K and $70K, with a median of $36K.
25th Percentile
$17K
Median
$36K
75th Percentile
$70K
Geographic Reach
Regional3 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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