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IBBGives

Centering Black women, femmes and girls through collective giving

2026 IBBGives Information Session - 3.9.2026

Applications for the 2026 IBBGives Grant are now open!

Applications close on April 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

IBBGives Grant Application 2026
IBBGives FAQs
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What is I Be Black Girl Gives​?

I Be Black Girl Gives (IBBGives) is a first of its kind giving circle and philanthropic platform in Nebraska that creates opportunities for Black women to give in meaningful and collective ways. Voting members, Black women and femmes who invested $150 or more in the previous year, collectively decide which projects receive funding. IBBG partners also have the ability to contribute to the available grant pool and sponsor voting members. 

What is A Giving Circle?

A giving circle is formed when individuals come together and pool their dollars, decide where to give the money (and other resources, such as volunteering time), and learn about their community.

Why IBBGives Exists 

While there were other giving circles in the Omaha metro prior to IBBGives, none were specifically dedicated to investing in the lives of Black women, femmes and girls. IBBGives founding members recognized that philanthropy often leaves out folks who are the closest to the issues and solutions.

IBBGives is changing the landscape of philanthropy in the Omaha metro and invites Black women, femmes and girls to give in a way that is meaningful to us.

What is a Voting Member?

A voting member is someone who actively participates in the decision-making process for how IBBGives funds are distributed. Voting members help determine which projects receive support, ensuring that resources reflect the needs and priorities of our community.

Who Can Be A Voting Member?

To be a voting member of IBBGives, you must identify as a Black woman, femme or girl, live in Nebraska or have direct ties to the state (including previous residency, remote work, or ongoing community connections), and give a minimum of $150 before the December 31st year-end deadline.  

2026 giving will resume on March 30.

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The Landscape

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Black women have a long legacy of giving, organizing, and creating community wealth to support Black futures.

Yet, we’re still underfunded.

In 2017, less than 5% of all foundation funding for women and girls of color directly supported Black women and girls. That’s why IBBGives exists—to change that narrative, starting right here in Omaha.

Let's Break it Down

"Of the $356 million from foundations available for women and girls of color (WGOC) in 2017, less than $15 million, about 4.2%, was specified as benefitting Black women and girls.”

Together, we pool our dollars, time, and energy to support community-based projects that reflect our values of humanity, equity, and empowerment.

We believe philanthropy should reflect the people closest to the work and we’re redefining what giving looks like in Nebraska.

2023 living with pocket change report
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Past Grantees

  • The Keys Foundation

    The Relationship Corner

    UNO Black Excellence

    Youth for Greater Good

  • Art Bus  

    Touch of Gold  

    Room for Roots – Priscilla’s Way  

    Omaha Black Doula Collective  

    Ladies in Information Technology (LIIT)  

    Wonderfully Made 

  • I Heartbeat Dance  

    Ladies in Information Technology (LIIT)  

    Metro Omaha Women’s Business Center  

    Wonderfully Made  

    Collision  

    Smart Girls Travel Foundation  

    The Keys Foundation 

  • Curls on the Block  

    Empower Me – Alyssa’s Piano Studio  

    Ladies in Information Technology (LITT)  

    Peace of Mine Self-Care Retreat  

    My Sister’s Keeper  

    The Keys Foundation/Confidently Me Mentoring Program

IBBGives Executive Committee

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    Adonna Bryant (She/Her)

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    Ashley Rae Turner (She/Her)

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    Clarice Dombeck (She/Her/They)

  • Smiling woman with curly hair wearing a lime green blazer, sitting on a brown armrest, with a blurred stone wall background.

    Courtney Nunes (She/Her)

  • A smiling woman with curly black hair wearing a black blazer over a red collared shirt, sitting indoors with a blurred background.

    Niko Bailey (She/Her)

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    Tierra Nesbit (She/Her)

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    Tisa Hardin-Partridge (She/Her)