Welcome to
BlackBridge Philanthropic
At BlackBridge Philanthropic, we’re all about helping our clients make the most of their philanthropy. We help you make informed, strategic, and impactful decisions about your charitable giving, maximize your impact, and leave a lasting legacy of positive change in your community and beyond. No matter your background, giving vehicle, or level of experience, we collaborate closely with you to comprehend your needs and craft a charitable giving program rooted in your values.
At BlackBridge Philanthropic, we believe that strategic, effective, equitable philanthropy can accelerate social change. 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.
We offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to both individual philanthropists and foundations, as well as specialized support for intermediary foundations and funder collaboratives.
“I am clear about my role in the movement for economic, racial, and climate justice. I work to radically reimagine philanthropy and help implement the changes necessary to bring forth a new way of resourcing social change: essentially to do good, better.”
– Jilla Tombar, Founder
Meet Our Founder,
Jilla Tombar
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
At BlackBridge Philanthropic our goal is to help changemakers and donors prioritize, resource, and evaluate their philanthropic investments. BlackBridge Philanthropic’s advising services encompass a range of strategic support and guidance provided to individuals, families, foundations, and collaborative funds.
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.