Join us in Supporting Black Business Ownership
We're so glad you're here. At The JWC Foundation, we believe building a business isn't meant to be a solo journey—it's about community, collaboration, and creating spaces where Black business owners can learn, grow, and own together.
Over the past 5 years, we've served 500+ business owners, graduated 83 from our incubator, welcomed 725 Summit attendees, and strengthened 120 businesses across Richmond and beyond.
Here's what makes your support critical: Our commitment to accessibility means recurring programming is FREE, our incubator runs on a sliding scale, and 60% of conference attendees receive sponsored tickets. Your investment directly enables access for business owners who couldn't otherwise afford these vital programs that teach the operational foundations that keep businesses alive.
Founder’s Circle: $10,000+
Lead our mission as a founding partner. Your transformational gift enables us to say yes to more business owners and pilot new approaches.
Your Impact:
$10,000 covers 9 months of support for an Incubator participant ($14,000 for full 12 months)
$14,000 funds one complete Incubator participant's 12-month experience
OR underwrites a full year of JWC Academy workshops (12 months of free programming)
OR funds grants for 3+ Incubator graduates (minimum $3,500 each)
Partnership Benefits
Founder's Circle recognition (if desired) on website and annual report
Quarterly meetings with Executive Director
Customized giving plan based on your interests
First to receive impact data and organizational updates
Invitation to exclusive donor appreciation events
Become part of our community of supporters. Individual donors receive recognition, impact updates, Summit benefits and opportunities to connect with our work throughout the year.
Join a Giving Circle
Builder’s Circle: $5,000-$9,999
Build our capacity with a major gift that creates immediate impact.
Your Impact:
$5,000 covers 4 months of an Incubator participant's experience
OR underwrites 6 months of JWC Academy programming (workshops, coworking, bookkeeping support)
OR funds 1-2 graduate grants ($3,500 minimum each)
$7,000 covers 6 months of Incubator support (half the program)
$9,999 covers 8+ months of an Incubator participant's journey
Partnership Benefits
Builder's Circle recognition (if desired) on website and annual report
Bi-annual meetings with Executive Director
Invitation to exclusive donor events
Catalyst Circle: $2,500-$4,999
Catalyze change with a leadership gift that expands our reach
Your Impact:
2,500 covers 2 months of support for an Incubator participant
OR underwrites 3 months of JWC Academy programming
$3,500 funds one complete graduate micro-grant
OR sponsors a full quarter of free workshops and coworking sessions
$4,999 covers 4+ months of an Incubator participant's journey
OR sponsors 5-10 Summit attendees who couldn't otherwise afford tickets
Partnership Benefits
Catalyst Circle recognition (if desired) on website and annual report
Annual meeting with Executive Director
Invitation to donor appreciation events
Community Circle: $1,000-$2,499
Join our community of committed supporters providing reliable annual support.
Your Impact:
$1,000 covers nearly one month of support for an Incubator participant
OR underwrites 1-2 months of JWC Academy workshops
$1,500 funds multiple Mind Your Business coworking sessions and Books + Balance bookkeeping support
$2,000 sponsors 2-4 Summit attendees who couldn't otherwise afford tickets
Partnership Benefits
Community Circle recognition (if desired) on website
Impact updates showing your gift in action
Invitation to donor events
Supporter Circle: $250-$999
Support our work with an annual gift that makes real impact.
Your Impact:
$250 provides materials and resources for Incubator participants and JWC Academy attendees
$500 sponsors one Summit attendee's full conference experience
OR funds a month of workshop facilitators
$750 underwrites multiple JWC Academy sessions (workshops, coworking, bookkeeping support)
$999 contributes meaningful support toward free programming access
Partnership Benefits
Supporter Circle recognition (if desired) on website
Annual impact report
Invitation to community events
The Builders Club
Join individuals who give monthly to provide steady, reliable support. Monthly gifts, even small ones, add up to major impact and help us plan with confidence.
Why give monthly?
Steady support means we can say yes to more business owners
Automatic giving is easy for you, powerful for us
Monthly donors are our most committed community members
You can adjust or cancel at any time
Monthly Giving Levels
$25/month ($300/year) - Builder
$50/month ($600/year) - Sustainer
$100/mo ($1,200/year) - Champion
$250/mo ($3,000/year) - Visionary
Custom amount