BMPP Giving Circle

07/11/2026

We are pleased to join this celebration of giving circles on August 6. Join us by registering at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nobody-saves-the-world-alone-a-celebration-of-collective-giving-tickets-1980558500791

You're invited! On August 6, join us for Nobody Saves the World Alone—an evening of inspiration, connection, and conversation about the power of collective giving. Whether you're already part of a giving circle or simply curious about how communities create change together, we hope to see you there!

Featured speakers:
- Hali Lee, author of The Big We and co-founder of the Donors of Color Network
- Julián Castro, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
- Tyeshia Wilson, Senior Director of Community at Philanthropy Together
- Bo Thao-Urabe, co-founder of Rooted to Last and member of the BMPP Giving Circle

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nobody-saves-the-world-alone-a-celebration-of-collective-giving-tickets-1980558500791?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/21/2025

The BMPP Giving Circle grant cycle is now open!

This round, we’re funding social justice projects that center joy.

We’re seeking projects that intentionally infuse joy into the work of justice, not as an afterthought, but as a force for collective healing, power, and liberation.

Deadline: Sunday, June 8, 2025
Apply at: bmppgiving.org/apply

05/08/2025

We are excited to open our next BMPP Giving Circle micro-grant cycle with a call to center Joy as a Liberating Force. In a world where our communities continuously fight for justice and equity is often filled with grief and urgency, we believe joy is a necessary act of care, resistance and reimagination. For this grant cycle, we’re seeking to support projects that intentionally weave joy into social justice work; not as an afterthought, but as a vital source of strength, care, and collective liberation to build power and possibilities.

Deadline: Sunday, June 8, 2025

IMPORTANT: Your work must be in the Upper Midwest region (Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Iowa) and the project must serve the Asian/Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, including AMEMSA (Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim and South Asian) communities. If selected, your gr...

01/15/2025

It’s that time of year and we know many are thinking about taxes. Here’s a good article to understand how charitable donations play into your taxes.

Charitable contributions are generally tax-deductible if you itemize. The amount you can deduct may range from 20% to 60% of your adjusted gross income.