Braze ERGs surpass $1M donated in 4th year of grant program

TL;DR

The Braze ERG Grant Program has given away $360,000 since September 2025 and more than $1.2 million over the past four years. These grants have helped local organizations around the world as they work to advance health and education, fight discrimination, protect the environment, and more.

Key takeaways

• The Braze ERG Grant Program takes place in coordination with 12 Braze employee resource groups (ERGs), including Black@Braze, Muslims@Braze, and Pride@Braze.
• In year 4 of the program, Braze provided financial support to 43 unique nonprofits around the world.
• The Braze ERG Grant Program makes unrestricted grants through the Braze for Social Impact Fund at the Tides Foundation, allowing different employee resource groups to identify and help meet needs in their communities.

In its fourth year, the Braze ERG Grant Program reached a significant milestone: Surpassing $1M in total lifetime giving. This achievement is a testament to the thoughtful contributions our employee resource groups (ERGs) have made to the global community since the program’s inception.

Since September 2025 alone, our 12 ERGs have awarded $360,000 in unrestricted grants through the Braze for Social Impact Fund at the Tides Foundation, supporting 43 unique nonprofits around the world. To date, our ERGs have directed a total of $1.24 million in charitable grants through this program, reinforcing the connection between our team’s values and real-world impact.

The nonprofits they've chosen reflect what our teams care about most—advancing health and education, fighting discrimination, protecting the environment, and more. Every grant is grounded in lived experience, turning shared values into support for organizations on the front lines of change.

How does Braze support nonprofit grantees beyond financial funding?

Our goal for year four was to find ways to turn contributions into community. By fostering deeper ties between ERG members and their grantees, we’re aiming to create an impact that lasts long after the initial grant is awarded.

Volunteering: Green Team and Asians@Braze went hands-on for their grantees. Members restored local ecosystems alongside the Billion Oyster Project and Thames21, and hand-delivered meals to elderly community members with Heart of Dinner.

"It was rewarding to hand deliver food and groceries to the elders in our community. We were able to see how much work and coordination goes into providing these services to groups that are so often forgotten or overlooked. For some, this is their only interaction with another person all week and it was such a joy to see their faces light up. I'm grateful to have had this experience through Braze and the Asians@Braze ERG, where our values don't just live on a page—they show up in the community."

Madeline Lo

Sr. Customer Success Manager, Enterprise & Asians@Braze ERG Member, Braze

• Awareness & Learning: Jews@Braze and SOMOS invited grantees to lead internal speaker events, bringing outside perspectives directly to Braze employees. Highlights included the Mark Schonwetter Holocaust speaker event and a virtual lunch & learn with Latinos Progresando.

Our ERGs also recognized that many nonprofits are navigating a perfect storm right now—rising community needs colliding with widespread funding cuts. Rather than look the other way, several teams launched independent fundraisers to go beyond their base grants. The result? An additional $10,168 raised and counting. When Braze employees rally behind a cause, the impact compounds.

Now, let’s take a look at the 43 nonprofits our ERGs supported this past year, and the missions behind them.

What nonprofits received support this year from the Braze ERG Grant Program?

Asians@Braze:

• Asian Americans Advancing Justice works to strengthen and expand federal immigration policies that promote family unification, integration, and naturalization—increasing the visibility and power of Asian Americans across the country.
• Heart of Dinner combats food insecurity and isolation among elderly Asian Americans in New York City, delivering meals alongside handwritten care notes and cultural connection.
• Kakilang champions Asian artists in the UK by amplifying their voices and creating spaces for shared cultural experiences and community.

Black@Braze:

• 15 Percent Pledge encourages major retailers to dedicate 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses, creating lasting pathways for economic equity and representation.
• Black Equity Organisation is the UK's first national Black civil rights charity, working to dismantle systemic racism through policy change, legal advocacy, and research across educational and economic systems.
• GTA Black Women in Tech empowers Black women across all levels of the tech industry through community building, education, and corporate partnerships that advance equity and representation.
• NJ SEEDS expands educational opportunities for high-achieving students from low-income communities in New Jersey, providing academic programs, mentorship, and placement support to open doors to top schools and long-term success.

Brown@Braze:

• IKWRO provides free advice, advocacy, and counseling to Middle Eastern, North African, and Afghan women and girls in the UK who are at risk of or have experienced honor-based abuse, forced marriage, or domestic violence.
• Sewa International specializes in disaster relief and rehabilitation, with development programs spanning family services, women's empowerment, health, education, and child and refugee welfare.

Christians@Braze:

• OUR Rescue fights child trafficking through field rescue operations, law enforcement training, K9 units, and survivor aftercare programs around the world.
• World Vision is a global humanitarian organization working to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice, delivering long-term development programs and emergency relief to vulnerable children and families worldwide.

Elle@Braze:

• CEMIR combats discrimination and violence against immigrant and refugee women in Brazil, while offering leadership development and empowerment programs that support women from marginalized backgrounds.
• Daughters of Tomorrow empowers women in Singapore to achieve their fullest potential through skills training, mentorship, and programs that foster agency, resilience, and long-term self-sufficiency.
• Girls on the Run uses running-based programming to help young girls develop confidence, leadership skills, and a strong sense of self—breaking down barriers and building a foundation for lifelong wellbeing.
• Routes supports women who have experienced the UK asylum system, helping them build confidence, find community, and access new opportunities through a welcoming and inclusive collective.

Green Team:

• Billion Oyster Project is restoring oyster reefs to New York Harbor using a community-centered model that engages students, volunteers, and local partners in marine ecosystem recovery.
• California Trout works to protect and restore wild fish and healthy watersheds across California, advocating for clean water and thriving aquatic ecosystems.
• Clean Air Task Force drives the policy and technology changes needed to reach a zero-emissions, high-energy planet—working internationally to tackle the hardest problems in decarbonization.
• Thames21 mobilizes communities to restore and protect London's rivers and waterways through hands-on conservation and environmental stewardship.

Healthy Minds@Braze:

• Alzheimer's Research UK funds pioneering research into Alzheimer's and other dementias, while providing vital support to those caring for loved ones affected by the disease.
• Bem do Estar Institute promotes mental well-being as a fundamental human right, reaching thousands through socio-emotional literacy programs and experiential initiatives across Brazil.
• Clarity Singapore delivers mental health services and community programs in Singapore, working to reduce stigma and expand access to psychological support.
• Scope supports disabled people in the UK, advocating for equality and providing practical services at a time when cuts to disability benefits are creating significant hardship.

Jews@Braze:

• Anti-Defamation League fights hate, bigotry, and extremism in all forms—from antisemitism to racism and LGBTQ+ discrimination—through research, education, and civil rights advocacy.
• HIAS began as an organization helping Jewish refugees flee persecution and has grown into a global leader in refugee support, advocating for the rights and safety of displaced people of all faiths and backgrounds.
• Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation advances Holocaust education and anti-hate programming to build more inclusive schools and communities through remembrance and proactive dialogue.
• UJA-Federation of New York supports a wide range of initiatives—from feeding the hungry and aiding Holocaust survivors to funding mental health services and fighting antisemitism across New York and beyond.

Muslims@Braze:

• Human Concern International delivers humanitarian aid in some of the world's most underserved and hard-to-reach regions, including Gaza, where access to basic necessities remains a matter of survival.
• Pillars Fund amplifies authentic Muslim voices through storytelling, journalism, and media—sharing nuanced narratives that educate, inspire, and strengthen communities.
• PSYCHED4U provides mental and emotional health resources grounded in Islamic values, supporting Muslims in the West as they navigate religious identity and build resilience in everyday life.
• Sudanese American Physicians Association (SAPA) addresses urgent healthcare needs in Sudan—including food provision, trauma-informed care, and global medical exchange—for communities devastated by conflict and displacement.

Parents@Braze:

• Adaptive Design Association creates custom, low-cost adaptive equipment for children and adults with disabilities, enabling greater independence and participation in everyday life.
• Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity funds life-changing equipment, research, and support services for seriously ill children and their families at one of the UK's leading pediatric hospitals.
• Hello Nurze provides a free platform that connects medically complex families and individuals with home health nurses in their area, making specialized care more accessible for those who need it most.
• Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity supports pioneering cardiac and respiratory care for patients of all ages—from critically ill newborns to adults requiring complex surgery.

Pride@Braze:

• Coletivo Tem Sentimento offers training in cutting, sewing, and creative economics to cis and trans women in situations of social vulnerability in São Paulo, while also bridging community members to additional resources and support.
• Immigration Equality is the national leader in LGBTQ+ and HIV immigration rights, working at both the individual and systemic level to protect and uplift LGBTQ+ immigrants and families.
• Out in Tech unites the LGBTQ+ tech community through events, mentorship, and resources—empowering queer professionals and using the power of tech to advance LGBTQ+ rights globally.
• Same But Different promotes the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals in Singapore through education, community programs, and advocacy for more inclusive healthcare.

SOMOS:

• CHIRLA is on the front lines of immigrant rights in Los Angeles, offering legal services, grassroots organizing, and policy advocacy to help families access Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewals, citizenship pathways, and deportation defense.
• Hispanic Federation empowers Latino communities across the country through comprehensive services spanning immigration, health, education, civic engagement, and economic opportunity.
• Latinos Progresando has delivered trusted immigration legal services to thousands of families from over 40 countries for more than 25 years, while also running culturally resonant community programs across Chicago's southwest side.
• National Immigrant Justice Center provides legal representation and advocacy for immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees—protecting family unity, due process, and human dignity for those navigating a complex legal system.

Final thoughts

At the heart of our mission is the belief that impactful change is most meaningful when it’s driven by our people. We take pride in an employee-led social impact strategy where every team member is invited to take their seat at the table and positively influence their communities. By keeping this strategy in the hands of our employees, we ensure our efforts remain authentic and grassroots, empowering everyone to support the causes that matter most to them.

This collective, people-first approach is what truly defines our social impact work and fuels our ERG programs. These grants don't start the work—they help sustain and strengthen it. And as our ERGs continue to volunteer, learn, and fundraise alongside their grantees, that support grows into something more: A reflection of who we are and what we believe is worth fighting for.

To learn more about Braze and our social impact efforts, check out our 2025 ESG Report.