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Individual monthly donors
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We’re on a mission to close the racial wealth gap — fueling Black economic mobility across Southern California with community-driven, innovative funding solutions.
AUGUST 2026: NATIONAL BLACK BUSINESS MONTH
Celebrate the incredible strength and vision of Black entrepreneurs at this critical time when banks, investors, and grant-makers continue to defer the dream for so many in our community. Join us August 25 at 1010 Wines in Inglewood, CA, to build critical resources together.
AUGUST 2026 FUNDRAISING GOAL
$50
Average monthly gift amount
$60,000
Annual contribution to the fund
Great businesses aren’t built overnight—and neither is lasting change. Your ongoing support helps provide the capital founders need to cultivate opportunity, create jobs, and build generational wealth.
The Black Cooperative Impact Fund (BCIF) is a 501(c)(3) community-based organization that provides interest-free microloans to small businesses committed to advancing Black economic empowerment. Guided by our vision of closing the racial wealth gap, we serve as a dedicated, reliable, and sustainable source of capital — with a focus on businesses across Southern California.
HOW THE FUND WORKS
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Donors give support: One-time, monthly, or annual gifts of any amount make a meaningful difference
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Recipients grow their business: Direct access to startup and growth capital helps dismantle systemic barriers
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Repayments fuel the fund: Success drives future microloans and Black economic empowerment
FUELING THE MOVEMENT
With $500,000 in the fund, BCIF’s microloans can create jobs, be a catalyst for economic advancement, and stimulate the economy by generating up to $1.2 million in assets for Southern California’s Black community annually.
MICROLOAN RECIPIENTS
Financed by BCIF
FUNDING FOR THE CULTURE
Get started with an interest-free microloan to help launch or expand your business.
DONATE TO THE MOVEMENT
Your one-time, monthly, or annual contribution helps stimulate economic growth in Southern California’s Black communities.
