About Bvm Capacity Building Institute
Increase power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities through non-partisan voter engagement, capacity building for grassroots organizations, grantmaking, and policy advocacy to expand voting rights and civic participation.
Focus Areas
Voter registrationVoter turnoutCivic engagementCapacity building for grassroots organizationsGrantmaking to local partnersVoting rights policy advocacyRacial justice
Who They Fund
voters / underrepresented and mobilization-targeted communitiesBlack/African American civic networks (e.g., Divine 9)students and campus communitieslow-income residents facing legal barriers (warrants)
About Bvm Capacity Building Institute
Bvm Capacity Building Institute Inc puts most of its visible grantmaking behind non-partisan voter registration, turnout, and voting-rights advocacy for grassroots, predominantly Black-led organizations. The pattern is not limited to election-cycle activity: the foundation also funds capacity building, leadership development, and infrastructure support for local partners working in marginalized communities. In the recent-grants list, one of the largest awards went to the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles for GOTV, while another substantial grant supported Harvard Kennedy School in Boston for general operating. Those examples show a mix of field organizing and institutional support, with grants reaching both community-based groups and larger organizations. The funder’s active programs point to a consistent emphasis on strengthening organizations from the inside, including staff training, candidate development, and support for local infrastructure. Its stated focus also includes policy advocacy around voting rights and racial justice, with grants used to build power in communities that have been marginalized and predominantly Black.
What Bvm Capacity Building Institute Funds
A central theme is non-partisan voter mobilization. The foundation gave $100,000 to Arizona Coalition for Change in Phoenix for GOTV and voter registration, and $100,000 to A Phillip Randolph Institute in Washington, DC for the same purpose. Capacity building is another major lane: Bvm Capacity Building Institute Inc funds infrastructure, staff training, and candidate development for grassroots organizations, especially Black-led partners. It also supports emergency and rapid-response work; one recent grant provided $150,000 to Black Belt Community Foundation in Selma, AL for emergency relief. Civic engagement extends beyond direct voter contact, as shown by grants such as $67,000 to The Transformative Justice Coalition in Washington, DC for GOTV and voter registration. Across these areas, the foundation combines organizing support with organizational strengthening rather than relying on a single program model.
How Bvm Capacity Building Institute Gives
Typical grant size is moderate: the 25th percentile is $7,500, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $18,000. The recent list also includes much larger awards, which suggests a wide spread between routine partner support and larger strategic or operating grants. The foundation is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not make program-related investments. Recipients appear across multiple years, including several organizations funded in both 2023 and 2025, which points to repeat support rather than one-off awards. Unsolicited applications are not accepted. The active programs emphasize direct funding plus capacity-building investments for grassroots organizations.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$8.6M
Total Assets
$13.6M
Total Revenue
$25.2M
Total Expenses
$27.5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $8K and $18K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$18K
Geographic Reach
Regional27 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
Clifford Albright
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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