Welcome to
BlackBridge Philanthropic
At BlackBridge Philanthropic, we know that thoughtful, strategic, and equitable philanthropy can accelerate social and climate justice. Our mission is to support our clients in maximizing the impact of their giving by offering the tools and guidance necessary to make informed decisions. By joining forces with us, changemakers can amplify their influence and create lasting, positive change in their communities and beyond.
At BlackBridge Philanthropic, we are committed to justice and equity. We focus on impactful giving in the critical areas of change social justice, economic equity, and climate justice. We offer tailored services for individual philanthropists, corporations, foundations, and nonprofits. We also provide specialized support for intermediary foundations and funder collaboratives. Discover our range of services here.
Meet Our Founder,
Jilla Tombar, CAP®
Philanthropy and social impact leadership often emerges from a deep-rooted passion for community betterment and a commitment to equity. Jilla Tombar, the visionary behind BlackBridge Philanthropic, embodies this ethos as an African American entrepreneur dedicated to driving positive change.
What We Do
We’re here to help you figure out where to put your resources, how to make the most impact, and how to see if your philanthropy is working. With our wealth of expertise, resources, and relationships, we guide you through the complexities of philanthropy, identifying high-impact opportunities and refining your strategies for enduring positive change. As your strategic thought-partner and experienced implementer, we help you make the most of your time and resources, maximizing your philanthropic investments and helping you achieve the goals that matter most to you.
Our Philosophy
Guided by our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and impactful philanthropy, we are dedicated to redefining traditional philanthropic models, forging strategic partnerships, and ensuring that every initiative contributes substantially to enduring change in the critical areas of climate, economic equity, and social justice.
Our Approach
Acknowledging the interconnected nature of societal challenges, our comprehensive services are tailored to address the multifaceted needs of all philanthropists and philanthropies. Equity is embedded in all of our work.
With a diverse network spanning philanthropy, finance, government, academia, and business, we help our clients leverage the collective efforts of all, fostering collaboration to accelerate social change.
Committed to equity, we integrate justice considerations into every facet of our work, offering our clients a unique perspective. We assist our clients in targeting the structural barriers perpetuating injustice, ensuring that every philanthropic investment and charitable gift contributes to dismantling those barriers.
Offering specialized knowledge and expertise in specific issue areas to help clients make informed decisions about their giving. Our issues of expertise include climate justice, environmental sustainability and adaptability, social justice, criminal justice, affordable housing, education, disaster relief, workforce development, and increasing economic opportunity for families.
As a black-owned, woman-owned business, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.