About Giving Gap

In a world rife with societal challenges, nonprofit organizations emerge as beacons of hope, bridging the gaps and providing much-needed support to communities in need. Among them, Black nonprofits stand as a formidable force, armed with strategies that champion racial equality and justice, while validating the profound experiences of Black communities.

But yet, only a mere fraction of the $450 billion donated by compassionate Americans every year finds its way into the hands of Black organizations. The evidence, as stark as it is, spans across various sources of funding, from individual donors to corporate giants and institutional grantmakers. Black-founded organizations are left grappling with a persistent lack of support and routine disinvestment, hindering their ability to reach their full potential.

Giving Gap (formerly known as Give Blck) was founded in September 2020 by Christina Lewis, Stephanie Ellis-Smith and David Setiadi to shatter the barriers that impede growth and prosperity of these vital organizations. Leveraging their expertise in philanthropy and technology, the founders created a robust digital platform that centralizes the nation’s Black-founded nonprofits.