Make a Difference

Invest in a Legacy.

Your monthly donation to The Paden Foundation directly funds scholarships, business grants, community investment, and real estate assistance for the Black community. Every dollar is a vote for economic justice.

500+
TARGET - Scholarships Awarded
$12M+
TARGET - Community Invested
200+
TARGET - Businesses Funded
85+
TARGET - Properties Funded

Choose Your Impact

Select a Giving Level

Every monthly gift — at any level — makes a direct, measurable difference in the lives of Black families, students, and entrepreneurs.

$25.00

per month

Community Supporter

Helps fund one scholarship application review and community outreach materials every month.

Most Popular
$100.00

per month

Change Maker

Contributes toward a business micro-grant or a semester of scholarship support for a student each month.

$500.00

per month

Legacy Builder

Funds a full scholarship award or a significant portion of a real estate down-payment grant every month.

Want to give a custom amount? Contact us and we'll set it up for you.

Your Gift at Work

100% Goes to the Community

The Paden Foundation is committed to maximum impact. Every donation is directed to our four core programs — scholarships, community investment, business funding, and real estate assistance.

We publish an annual impact report so donors can see exactly how their contributions are making a difference. Transparency and accountability are at the core of everything we do.

40%
Educational Scholarships
Direct awards to Black students pursuing higher education
25%
Business Funding
Grants and capital for Black-owned businesses
20%
Community Investment
Neighborhood revitalization and local programs
15%
Real Estate Assistance
Down-payment grants and investor funding