In its third year, the Braze ERG Grant Program continued to demonstrate the power of employee-led philanthropy. Since August 2024, our 11 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have awarded $330,000 in unrestricted grants through the Braze for Social Impact Fund at the Tides Foundation, supporting over 35 nonprofits around the world. To date, ERGs have directed a total of $880,000 in charitable grants through this program (see last year’s ERG Grants).
The selected nonprofit organizations champion causes that matter deeply to our ERG communities, advancing health and education, fighting discrimination, protecting the environment, and more. Each grant reflects the unique values and lived experiences of our employees, reinforcing the connection between purpose and impact.
This program is a core part of our broader commitment to social responsibility. As a proud Pledge 1% member, Braze is dedicated to investing in communities, amplifying employee passions, and advancing science-based climate solutions.
For a comprehensive list of this year’s grant recipients, please see below:
2025 ERG grants
Asians@Braze:
- Direct Relief focuses on disaster response and health equity, ensuring life-saving supplies reach those who need them most, quickly and efficiently.
- Heart of Dinner addresses food insecurity, social isolation, and loneliness among Asian American older adults living in significantly under-resourced and underinvested communities.
- World Central Kitchen provides meals to communities affected by disasters and humanitarian crises worldwide.
Black@Braze:
- 15 Percent Pledge encourages major retailers to dedicate 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses, reflecting the make up of the US population.
- Ayesha K. Faines Foundation supports the mental health and wellness of Black women and girls through advocacy, education, and community engagement.
- GTA Black Women in Tech empowers Black women in technology through mentorship, networking, and career development opportunities.
Brown@Braze:
- IKWRO provides advice and support to Middle Eastern, North African, and Afghan women and girls living in the UK who have experienced or are at risk of all forms of “honor” based abuse, including: forced marriage, child marriage, and female genital mutilation, or domestic abuse by offering free advice, advocacy, and counseling services.
- Udavum Karangal (Helping Hands) has the sole objective of serving people in need. The center provides individualized services including treatment, care, rehabilitation, and education.
- Sewa International specializes in disaster relief and rehabilitation. Their development programs focus on family services; child, tribal, and refugee welfare; women's empowerment; health; and education.
Elle@Braze:
- Associação Fala Mulher supports women and girls in Brazil who are victims of violence, offering legal assistance, psychological support, and empowerment programs.
- Indoamerican Refugee and Migrant Organisation (IRMO) empowers Latin American migrants in the UK through education, employment support, and legal advocacy.
- Sarah's Circle offers support to women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the Chicago area, providing housing, healthcare, and employment services.
Green Team:
- A Compassionate World empowers individuals to make compassionate choices that benefit people, animals, and the planet.
- New York Climate Exchangena aims to confront urgent climate impacts and issues of environmental justice, breaking down silos through an innovative, scalable, and sustainable model that will rapidly develop new urban climate solutions.
- Spitalfields City Farms seeks to create a space for all, that empowers people to make positive change to their lives, our community, and the planet by providing an accessible and inclusive farm environment in London.
- Washington Square Park Conservancy works with NYC Parks and neighborhood groups to ensure that Washington Square Park continues as a diverse and historical urban green space.
Healthy Minds@Braze:
- International Association for Premenstrual Disorders provides a lifeline of support, information, and resources for people with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME).
- Happy Hearts Indonesia is dedicated to rebuilding schools and restoring hope and opportunity in the lives of children in underprivileged areas and in areas affected by natural disasters in Indonesia.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
- Singapore Association for Mental Health aims to improve the lives of individuals with mental illness and provide support for their families by promoting acceptance and respect for persons with mental illness.
Jews@Braze:
- American Psychological Foundation and the Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative supports ongoing psychologist-led support groups for members of the Jewish community.
- HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) draws on Jewish values and history to work with host communities to provide vital services to refugees, asylum seekers, and other forcibly displaced and stateless persons around the world.
- UJA-Federation of New York cares for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, responding to crises both close to home and far away, strengthening the local Jewish community, and building coalitions that promote inclusion.
Muslims@Braze:
- Afzal Noor Trust Foundation is dedicated to serving the healthcare and educational needs of the impoverished and underserved communities globally by establishing hospitals, providing medical services, books, scholarships, and more.
- Maristan offers culturally and religiously tailored mental health services, creating a secure haven for individuals to explore well-being within their faith, striving to raise awareness about mental health in Muslim communities and beyond, breaking down stigmas and fostering a supportive environment for holistic healing.
- Med Global’s culturally diverse teams respond to the world’s humanitarian crisis by partnering with communities to provide innovative, sustainable, and dignified healthcare.
- Ummah Help and Remembering Srebrenica is a British charitable initiative committed to using the lessons from Srebrenica to tackle hatred and intolerance to help build a better, safer, and more cohesive society for everyone.
Parents@Braze:
- Bananas Bunch helps families find and pay for quality child care, provides parenting workshops, playgroups, and professional development for all types of early care and education providers, allowing working families to thrive and be confident their children are in quality and nurturing learning environments.
- Cy's Place provides critically needed, affordable accommodations along with supportive help for immune-compromised children (and their families) who are undergoing treatment at the Mayo Clinic and St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.
- Family Promise delivers innovative solutions for family homelessness, including prevention, shelter, stabilization, and housing services.
- Hello Nurze is a platform where medically complex families can find in-home nursing care and nurses can find opportunities to work with families in need.
Pride@Braze:
- Human Rights Campaign is the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, driving impact by increasing understanding, visibility, and support for the diverse LGBTQ+ community.
- Out in Tech unites the LGBTQ+ tech community by creating opportunities for members to advance their careers, grow their networks, and leverage tech for social change.
- Same But Different creates resources to help the LGBTQ community in Singapore navigate legal and institutional challenges.
SOMOS:
- Corredor Afro investigates, documents, protects, and shares the wealth and ancestral intelligence of Afro-descendants and the African Diaspora in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and the world.
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) empowers students and parents with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing support services and scholarships to as many exceptional students as possible.
- Latinas in Tech provides the resources, opportunities, and community needed to thrive, innovate, and lead in tech with a focus on uplifting Latinas working in tech.
- Sankofa Learning Center is an African-centered Montessori learning ecosystem, providing New Haven families with a place to re-imagine education with culturally affirming curriculum and provide a space for young children to feel free in their learning experience.
Philanthropic giving is one way we show up for the organizations leading the way. Through the Braze for Social Impact Fund, we’re proud to support nonprofits advancing inclusion, driving sustainability, and meeting the needs of underrepresented and underserved communities around the world. These grants don’t start the work – they help sustain and strengthen it. Guided by the passions and lived experiences of our employees, this support reflects a deeper commitment: when we invest in our communities and in the communities our employees belong to and champion, we invest in the values that define who we are.
To learn more about Braze and our social impact efforts, check out our 2025 ESG Report.
