Total granting has reached more than $1.2 million since the Fund’s inception in 2020.
IRVINE, Calif. (June 19, 2026) — In a remarkable celebration of community strength and progress, the African American Alliance Fund (AAAF) at the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) has announced $217,000 in grants to 38 organizations across Orange County, Calif., and surrounding regions. This latest round of funding brings the total grants awarded by the AAAF since its inception in 2020 to $1.2 million, significantly impacting local nonprofit organizations committed to fostering systemic change and uplifting African American communities in Orange County and beyond.
Established on June 19, 2020, by Tammy Tumbling, President of the Orange County Community Foundation, the AAAF was built on the mission to address systemic racism and bolster initiatives that uplift African American communities across California, nationally and internationally. By investing in Black-led and Black-serving organizations, the Fund underscores its dedication to equity, opportunity, and thriving communities.
“Stewarding AAAF’s visionary mission and building upon the extraordinary work already accomplished, I have been inspired by the community’s unwavering commitment to excellence and meaningful partnership,” said Michaela Dolium, Senior Philanthropic Advisor for OCCF’s Center for Engaged Philanthropy and staff lead for the Alliance Fund. “At the heart of AAAF’s work is a shared belief in equity, opportunity, and thriving communities. By investing in Black-led and Black-serving organizations, AAAF helps ensure that those with the deepest understanding of their communities have the resources needed to build the futures they envision. These investments do more than address immediate needs, they highlight exemplary work, strengthen local leadership, expand opportunity, and equip communities to flourish.”
The grant recipients are a testament to the Fund’s impact, encompassing a broad array of organizations dedicated to education, health, human services, economic opportunity, and civic engagement. 2025 – 2026 grantees include: 100 Black Men of Orange County, 100 Black Men of the Inland Empire, Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, Anointed Feet Mentorship Program, Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP ACT-SO, Black Girls Mental Health Foundation, Black In Education OC, BreastfeedLA, Bridge Builders Foundation, California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute, CSU Long Beach Center for Higher Equitable Education, Circle of Change Foundation, Council of African American Parents, Enlightened Mentor Project, Families Inspiring Reentry & Reunification 4 Everyone, Forgiving For Living, Forgotten Children, Horizon Initiative, House of Deborah Jane Studios, Brotherhood Crusade, Ladies of Virtue, Lawhill Maritime Center, Learning Rights Law Center, Los Angeles African American Womens Public Policy Institute (LAAAWPPI), Mack Calvin Youth Empowerment Foundation, March of Dimes, NAACP Orange County, National College Resources Foundation, Need4Bridges, Nehemiah ProjectLA, Orange County Heritage Council, Parenting for Liberation, Riverside Community College District Foundation, Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Thurgood Marshall Bar Association Foundation, Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., and Women of Vision/Inglewood Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Beyond funding, the AAAF serves as a community convener, fostering connections between organizations focused on racial equity and education. By nurturing these relationships, the AAAF aims to cultivate a supportive network of Black-led and Black-serving organizations, driving collective action and shared success.
For those interested in learning more about the impactful work of the African American Alliance Fund and its grantees, please visit https://www.oc-cf.org/AAAF.
About Orange County Community Foundation
The Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) transforms our community’s heartfelt intention into greater impact for good by working with local donors and nonprofit partners as an expert advisor and innovator. We serve as a resource for individual and family philanthropists, facilitate grant and scholarship programs, and lead community-based initiatives. OCCF’s Vision 2030, a five-year strategic plan, is designed to amplify giving and support donors’ philanthropic goals as well as address critical needs in Orange County. Since 1989, OCCF has granted more than $1.25 billion in Orange County, across the country, and around the world. For more information, visit oc-cf.org or call (949) 553-4202. Be a part of our conversation on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. View OCCF’s 2025 annual report here.
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