Join the Central Georgia Empowerment Fund
The Central Georgia Empowerment Fund is a collective of community members who pool their resources to support Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits in Bibb, Houston, and Jones Counties. Through this powerful model of shared giving, we invest in today’s changemakers while building a permanent fund for future generations.
Membership is open to everyone. When you join, you become part of a movement rooted in generosity, equity, and community-led impact.
Stand together. Give together. Grow together.
How the Giving Circle Works
- Join and Give
Choose a membership tier and make your annual or monthly contribution. - Connect and Vote
All members are invited to help review grant applications and decide where the money goes. - Celebrate Together
Grant recipients are announced at our annual Black Philanthropy Day celebration. - Build the Future
Half of every gift goes into an endowment to sustain long-term support for Black-led nonprofits.
Membership Levels
Membership in the Central Georgia Empowerment Fund is open to everyone.
There’s no application—just a shared belief in supporting Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits in Central Georgia.
| Membership Tier | Contribution | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| General Member | $325/year or $30/month | One vote in the grant process; supports both current grants and the permanent endowment |
| Benefactor | $1,000/year | All General Member benefits, plus a larger role in building CGEF’s long-term impact |
Why Join the Empowerment Fund?
When you join the Central Georgia Empowerment Fund, you do more than donate—you shift power, build legacy, and stand alongside others who believe in Black-led change.
- Fund Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits in Central Georgia
- Vote on where grants go—real impact, real voice
- Join a community of local changemakers
- Help grow a permanent endowment that lasts for generations
- Attend Black Philanthropy Day and other member events
- Make a fully tax-deductible gift