Our mission is to cultivate radically safe and inclusive communities for black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) by providing inspiration, solidarity, and support to those seeking to find or found communities, and to those already living in community.
In 2020, protests across the country inspired people to think about the need for marginalized voices to be heard. The Foundation for Intentional Community engaged in the conversation with a deep desire to understand its impact on racial justice in the intentional communities movement. As a first step, they decided to allocate 10% of unrestricted donations to a fund supporting BIPOC-led communities, with a council governing where the funds go. Enthusiastic about the possibilities, FIC board members reached out to Black, indigenous, and communitarians of color to share about the new initiative.
An initial group of supporters met monthly, sharing their frustrations, hopes, and dreams as seekers and founders in the movement. They determined two key needs for the Council to meet: regular support calls for people to continue to share, and a process to regrant funds donated to the Council to communities that are fulfilling the vision of safe, inclusive spaces for marginalized people. Since 2021 the Council has granted $27,000 to various projects in alignment with its mission.
The Council gained 501c3 status in 2023 and formed an independent Board of Directors who volunteer to continue the work of the Council along with its Managing Director.
10% of donation goes to Fund and rest to FIC
100% of donation goes to the Council
If you’re interested in making a larger donation pledge directly to the BIPOC Intentional Communities Fund, please contact BIPOCfund (at) ic.org to learn more and make a pledge. Be in touch if your organization is interested in matching FIC’s 10% model to support the Fund.
Membership on the Council is open to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. You can join the Council by going here: https://www.bipocicc.org/council-members/.
The BIPOC Council accepts applications for funding from BIPOC-led projects in the fall of each year. Please apply and let us know what your needs are as a community. If you are an individual seeking community or a majority white community, follow us for future updates.
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