We are excited to announce our latest cohort of We See You grantees!
Since the Black Future Co-op Fund’s inception in 2020, our vision has always been clear: we wanted to do philanthropy Blackly. Our community knows what we need, and by building a new paradigm for philanthropy—one that was run for us, by us—we could disrupt the imbalance of power and create a liberated future with shared prosperity for Black people everywhere.
Six years later, our vision has led to over $30 million raised in support of Black communities across Washington state, prioritizing unrestricted funding, relationship-building, and structural support for organizations on the ground doing the work.
Today, we push that vision even further with our 2026 We See You Grantees.
Spanning across the state, our 2026 grantees are addressing critical needs in their neighborhoods, from family resources and arts and culture to leadership development and equity work. In addition, each of our 15 grantees was nominated by an existing We See You grantee. All leaders who were a part of the nomination process come from across the state and work across sectors, each one committed to community-led collaboration.
We See You: Elevating Black Arts and Culture
Black creativity has pushed the needle in arts and cultural movements in the U.S. since its inception. These organizations prioritize platforming and elevating Black perspectives, stories, and creativity across the state.
We see you creating, expressing, and building spaces for Black artistry. Your work brings soul and joy into our communities.
We See You: Empowering Black Youth
Building Black prosperity means cultivating the leaders of tomorrow. These grantees are opening pathways for young leaders, providing access to sports, music, leadership opportunities, and civic engagement.
We see you mentoring, teaching, guiding, and connecting with our youth. Your work is building strong, expansive young leaders.
We See You: Providing Supportive Family Services
Taking care of our community means taking care of the families within them. These grantees provide resources for the whole family, focusing on issues like housing insecurity, community safety, youth resources, and more.
We see you building systems of care for Black families in need. Your work supports community growth, development, and joy.
We See You: Supporting Black Leadership
Civic engagement is critical for shaping our future. These grantees are shaping our state’s up and coming leaders, providing leadership fellowships, building local leadership networks, and offering restoration and healing for racial justice leaders.
We see you mobilizing, educating, and connecting bright thinkers. Your work spurs ideas into action.
We See You: Prioritizing Community Development
Supporting community growth starts with building strong systems of care. These grantees are prioritizing community development by offering financial assistance, housing and healthcare resources, and capacity-building tools to support growth.
We see you building, growing, and prioritizing our communities. Your work supports community members’ and businesses’ development.
Learn more about our 2025, 2023, 2022, and 2021 grantees. From health, housing, legal services, childcare, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, mentoring, job training, and so much more, these 100+ organizations are vital to the wealth, health, and well-being of Black people across our state.