IBBGives
Centering Black women, femmes and girls through collective giving
What is I Be Black Girl Gives?
IBBGives is a giving circle that creates a platform allowing Black women, femmes and our allies to pool resources that are collectively reinvested in community-based programs.
What is A Giving Circle?
A giving circle is formed when individuals come together and pool their dollars, decide where to give the money (and other resources, such as volunteering time), and learn about their community.
Why IBBGives Exists
While there were other giving circles in the Omaha metro prior to IBBGives, none were specifically dedicated to investing in the lives of Black women, femmes and girls. IBBGives founding members recognized that philanthropy often leaves out folks who are the closest to the issues and solutions.
IBBGives is changing the landscape of philanthropy in the Omaha metro and invites Black women, femmes and girls to give in a way that is meaningful to us.
The Landscape
Black women have a long legacy of giving, organizing, and creating community wealth to support Black futures.
Yet, we’re still underfunded.
In 2017, less than 5% of all foundation funding for women and girls of color directly supported Black women and girls. That’s why IBBGives exists—to change that narrative, starting right here in Omaha.
Let's Break it Down
"Of the $356 million from foundations available for women and girls of color (WGOC) in 2017, less than $15 million, about 4.2%, was specified as benefitting Black women and girls.”
Together, we pool our dollars, time, and energy to support community-based projects that reflect our values of humanity, equity, and empowerment.
We believe philanthropy should reflect the people closest to the work and we’re redefining what giving looks like in Nebraska.
Past Grantees
Curls on the Block
Empower Me – Alyssa’s Piano Studio
Ladies in Information Technology (LITT)
Peace of Mine Self-Care Retreat
My Sister’s Keeper
The Keys Foundation/Confidently Me Mentoring Program
Heartbeat Dance
Ladies in Information Technology (LIIT)
Metro Omaha Women’s Business Center
Wonderfully Made
Collision
Smart Girls Travel Foundation
The Keys Foundation
Art Bus
Touch of Gold
Room for Roots – Priscilla’s Way
Omaha Black Doula Collective
Ladies in Information Technology (LIIT)
Wonderfully Made
The Keys Foundation
The Relationship Corner
UNO Black Excellence
Youth for Greater Good
IBBGives Executive Committee
Adonna Bryant (She/Her)
Ashley Rae Turner (She/Her)
Clarice Dombeck (She/Her/They)
Courtney Nunes (She/Her)
Niko Bailey (She/Her)
Tierra Nesbit (She/Her)
Tisa Hardin-Partridge (She/Her)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Voting Member?
A voting member is someone who actively participates in the decision-making process for how IBBGives funds are distributed. Voting members help determine which projects receive support, ensuring that resources reflect the needs and priorities of our community.
Who Can Be A Voting Member?
To be a voting member of IBBGives, you must identify as a Black woman, femme or girl, live in Nebraska, and give a minimum of $150 before the December 31st year-end deadline.
Applications for the current giving cycle are closed. Check back for updates.