Black Cooperative Impact Fund

Black Cooperative Impact Fund A community-rooted nonprofit lender serving the Black business sector in Southern California.

Progress is built on belief. Vision is essential to progress.We believe in the power of the Black dollar to launch and s...
07/21/2026

Progress is built on belief. Vision is essential to progress.

We believe in the power of the Black dollar to launch and sustain the next generation of entrepreneurs. We believe in the exponential gains of ownership—and the community that rises with every Black-led business taking flight.

Believe with us at BCIFUND.ORG

“Our ancestors imagined freedom before they experienced it. They sang it before they could vote it. They preached it before they could legislate it. They painted it, quilted it, danced it... long before the world recognized its possibility.” —Constance Harper and Shantell Hinton, Black Enterprise

Facts 🗣️ According to the Brookings Institution, “if Black households held a share of the national wealth in proportion ...
07/17/2026

Facts 🗣️ According to the Brookings Institution, “if Black households held a share of the national wealth in proportion to their share of the U.S. population, it would amount to $12.68 trillion in household wealth, rather than the actual sum of $2.54 trillion.” 🤯

It’s long past time to close the gap between our numbers and our fair share.
Our talent and our opportunity.
Our labor and our ownership.
The value we create and the wealth we build.

But the funding won’t come from behind closed doors.
That’s why we do what we do — advancing Black business through direct access to capital 📈

Since 2017, more than 1,000 individual donors have helped build the Black Cooperative Impact Fund. Together, we’ve deployed over $340,000 to small and emerging businesses facing systemic barriers to growth — contributing to the creation of more than 150 job opportunities and nearly $15 million in gross revenues.

That’s the power of closing the funding gap.
With affordable capital fueled by community.
Whether $1 or $1,000 — your gift makes opportunity possible. And growth, exponential 🌟

Fuel the movement at BCIFUND.ORG

Source: Brookings Institution (2020)

We are thrilled to announce two outstanding additions to the BCIF Board of Directors! With deep roots in community impac...
07/06/2026

We are thrilled to announce two outstanding additions to the BCIF Board of Directors! With deep roots in community impact, sustainability, and strategic communications, Mario Holten and Karen Lewis each bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to meaningful change.

Mario Holten is a Lead Community Impact and Sustainability Specialist at Wells Fargo. With nearly 20 years of experience in the financial industry, Mario brings a deep commitment to the community.

Karen Lewis is a strategic communications expert and Founder of Going Public PR (GPPR). With more than 25 years of experience in marketing, she believes that communication is a catalyst for transformation and action.

Learn more about our leadership team, mission, and impact at BCIFUND.ORG ✊🏿

Economic empowerment is our revolution! 🔥
06/19/2026

Economic empowerment is our revolution! 🔥

04/07/2026

Meet our latest microloan recipient, Dreaming of Juniper, the lifestyle brand by Jazz Smollett. The brand’s inaugural product line features three thoughtfully crafted candles featuring natural essences like tuberose, ylang ylang, and amber 🌸🌼🌸🌼

What makes funding the business even more meaningful is the ripple effect it creates — nurturing an entire network of Black creatives, from designers to manufacturing partners, who bring this brand to life.

This is the heart of what BCIF stands for: empowering business owners with the resources to thrive while lifting up the communities around them. Shop Dreaming of Juniper to enliven your space or gift a friend or loved one 🤗✨

Then visit BCIFUND.ORG to donate to the movement for Black economic empowering — and help the next founder access the capital every business needs to launch, expand, and uplift community 💪🏾❤️‍🔥

12/15/2025

Beyond grateful for a night of community and impact 🔥✊🏾 Thank you to everyone who showed up, showed love, and helped make the BCIF Holiday Benefit a powerful celebration.

We’re almost halfway to our goal of $20,000 in individual donations toward *direct* funding for Black entrepreneurship.

As a community-driven nonprofit, we’re laser focused on dismantling one of the most entrenched barriers for businesses in the Black community: access to capital 📈

We know Black-owned businesses is what propels economic mobility and transforms communities. Join us in closing the racial wealth gap through the exponential impact of small and emerging businesses committed to Black economic advancement.

🔗 Hit the link in bio to make your tax-deductible donation before the end of the year 🗓️

12/10/2025

YOSHIHANAA: LIVE AT THE BCIF HOLIDAY BENEFIT 🥂✨

Get ready for an unforgettable performance from Yoshihanaa at the 2025 BCIF Holiday Benefit! Fresh from her powerful run on The Voice, the soulful “mic drop” nominee brings her commanding vocals to our celebration of community and empowerment. This evening promises inspiration and more—it delivers real change. Stand with us in making equity a reality.

WHEN:
Friday, December 12 @ 7 - 11pm

WHERE:
Above the Block, Los Angeles

WHY:
Every dollar raised fuels businesses, creates jobs, and builds generational wealth for the Black community.

🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎟️

Link in bio & via bcifund.org ✨

12/05/2025

ALAN PRICE: LIVE AT THE BCIF HOLIDAY BENEFIT 🥂🎻

Experience the artistry of Alan Price—celebrated violinist and Grammy-nominated producer—at the BCIF 2025 Holiday Benefit! This evening promises inspiration and more—it delivers real change. With your generosity, we’re creating economic pathways and opportunities that strengthen Black communities for generations to come.

WHEN:
Friday, December 12 @ 7 - 11pm

WHERE:
Above the Block, Los Angeles

WHY:
Every dollar raised fuels businesses, creates jobs, and builds generational wealth for the Black community.

🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎟️

Link in bio & via bcifund.org ✨

2025 HOLIDAY BENEFIT HOST: STACY IKE ✨We’re thrilled to announce that Stacy Ike—acclaimed TV host, actress, and entrepre...
12/02/2025

2025 HOLIDAY BENEFIT HOST: STACY IKE ✨

We’re thrilled to announce that Stacy Ike—acclaimed TV host, actress, and entrepreneur—will host the BCIF 2025 Holiday Benefit! Known for her inspiring interviews with icons like Oprah, Viola Davis, and Tom Ford, Stacy brings her signature warmth and commitment to social responsibility to an evening dedicated to transforming Black communities across Southern California.

Join us for an unforgettable evening where entertainment meets impact. Together with Stacy and supporters like you, we’re not just imagining a more equitable future—we’re funding it. Your presence and partnership make economic justice possible.

WHEN:
Friday, December 12 @ 7 - 11pm

WHERE:
Above the Block, Los Angeles

WHY:
Every dollar raised fuels businesses, creates jobs, and builds generational wealth for the Black community.

🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎟️

Link in bio & via bcifund.org ✨



Address

6080 Center Drive, 6th Floor
Los Angeles, CA
90045

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+13109046336

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