Supporting Just and Sustainable Communities

Our History

The bwin体育n was founded in 1917 by John Emory Andrus to pursue a range of philanthropic purposes. To this day, family stewardship of the Foundation is guided by Andrus鈥� commitment to serving those in need.

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Programs

Through our investments, we dismantle the barriers that limit opportunities to create more prosperous, enriching, and sustainable communities. Taken together, our investments build capacity, spark innovation, and connect stakeholders while encouraging lesson-sharing between grantees.

Inclusive Economies

We support and invest in the growth of robust, sustainable economies with diverse businesses owned by people of color and the advancement of equitable economic development.

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Sustainable Environments

We support the creation of just and sustainable communities in which low-wealth and communities of color have the power to self-determine the ownership, control and stewardship of land and its infrastructure assets.

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Thriving Cultures

We invest in artists, culture-bearers, designers, and media-makers of color who partner with their communities to radically imagine justice and foster the conditions for just systems and practices to be adopted.

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Featured From the President
April 8, 2025
The bwin体育n鈥檚 Continued Commitment and Our Call for Solidarity

A letter from Don Chen, president of the bwin体育n: In recent months, the nonprofit sector has faced unprecedented challenges, particularly the loss of funding from government agencies, fear rippling through communities and the…

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April 9, 2025
A Public Statement From Philanthropy

The bwin体育n is proud to sign onto the聽Council on Foundations' public statement from philanthropy. We invite聽all charitable giving organizations to join us in this effort to protect our freedom to express ourselves, to give, and to…

Staff Spotlight
April 2, 2025
Bria Graham Appointed to Senior Program Associate

The bwin体育n today is pleased to appoint Bria Graham to senior program associate for the Inclusive Economies Program.聽 Since joining bwin体育 in 2022, Bria has been critical in supporting the Inclusive Economies team鈥檚 investment in an…

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March 13, 2025
Jeffrey Jim茅nez-Kurlander Moves on to New Position

The bwin体育n announced today that Jeffrey Jim茅nez-Kurlander, learning and impact officer, is moving on to a new position as manager of strategic learning and evaluation at the Mellon Foundation, the largest funder of arts and humanities…