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WARNER MUSIC GROUP BLAVATNIK FAMILY FOUNDATION SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND
About this foundation
The Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund (WMG/BFF SJF) is a ten-year $100 million fund founded in 2020 in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. Its mission is to help advance equity and justice for historically underserved and marginalized populations by investing in impactful, community-led organizations. The fund focuses on areas of impact including Criminal Justice Reform, Education (creating learning opportunities and career pathways in music, arts, and entertainment), and Arts and Culture. The site lists current grantees and an advisory board comprised of WMG and partner representatives. The fund is presented on Warner Music Group’s site as a joint WMG / Blavatnik Family Foundation initiative.
Funding focus
Our mission is to help advance equity and justice for historically underserved and marginalized populations by investing in impactful, community-led organizations.
Past grantees
11 total recipientsOrganizations this funder has supported in recent years — useful for gauging fit and typical award size.
2025
1 recipientHoward University
$191,540
2024
1 recipientHoward University
$191,540
2023
5 recipientsAshe' Cultural Arts Center
$200,000
Howard University
$191,540
Black Cultural Archives
$92,750
Overtown Youth Center
$60,000
The Africa Center
$30,000
2022
1 recipientBlack Cultural Archives
$8,350
2020
3 recipientsRythm & Blues Foundation
$200,000
Grant programs
No tracked programs from this foundation. Check the funder website for upcoming cycles.