We are committed to doing our part to help end racism creating a more just and equal society. As part of our Racial Equality Commitment, Perkins Coie will contribute at least $2.5 million over the next five years to local and national organizations focused on advancing racial equality through legal representation, policy advocacy, and community-based activities.

We were inspired by many of the organizations’ efforts to promote racial equality and applaud the work they are doing in their communities. We are pleased to announce the twelve recipients of this year’s grants and invite you to learn more about each of them here.

Baltimore Corps

Baltimore Corps, Inc.

Builds robust, equitable pipelines to enlist talent in advancing Baltimore’s most promising social innovations.

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Bread for the City

Bread for the City

Helps residents living with low income to develop their power to determine the future of their own communities. They provide food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty.

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Center for African American Health

Center for African American Health

Works to improve the health and wellness of Metro Denver’s Black community by empowering community members to make informed health decisions that benefit the whole person through education, collaboration, and advocacy.

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Civic Influencers

Civic Influencers

Trains and mobilizes young people on college campuses to increase youth civic power and voting, giving emphasis to Black, Indigenous, and other youths of color.

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Filipino Community of Seattle

Filipino Community of Seattle

Provides affordable housing, senior services, youth development, STEM programs, arts and culture programs, and basic needs programs like food bags and warm meals.

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First Generation Investors

Teaches underserved high school students the power of investing by providing students with real money to invest.

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For People of Color, Inc.

For People of Color, Inc.

Provides free, high-quality law school admissions consulting services to thousands of prospective law school applicants.

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Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth

Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth

Channels the Chicago legal community’s resources to support mentoring and tutoring programs that help at-risk youth.

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Project Fighting Chance

Project Fighting Chance

Offers boxing fitness and training, health and nutrition, mentoring, homework assistance, life skills, and multiple other services to the inner city and surrounding communities.

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Rainbow Labs

Rainbow Labs

Addresses the unique challenges faced by queer and gender non-conforming youth to ensure the next generation of LGBTQ+ youth find their community, peers, and safe spaces earlier on while gaining a sense of empowerment to propel them into bright futures.

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Start Lighthouse

Start Lighthouse

Advances childhood literacy through a social justice lens. They focus on reviving defunct library spaces within Title I schools and host immersive experiences led by BIPOC authors and illustrators that are designed to revitalize a love for reading.

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The Black United Fund of Oregon

The Black United Fund of Oregon

Assists in the social and economic development of Oregon’s underserved communities and contributes to a broader understanding of ethnic and culturally diverse groups.

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Submission requirements (have these ready to upload before starting your application)

  • IRS Determination Letter
  • Form 990 (if applicable)
  • Last three years’ Financial Statements, including current YTD Financial Statement and indicate whether they are audited.
  • All prospective grantees require a board.
  • All grantees must be the final destination for the grant (no redistribution).

Thank you for your interest, the Grant Application process is now closed for 2023.