Through the Tanna Fund, we are contributing to the growth and success of Black innovators with bold ideas. Black women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs, but for various historical and modern reasons including systemic racism, they earn less and have difficulty securing funding. Black business owners who apply for funding are more likely to get rejected than white business owners.

Black women entrepreneurs need our support, time, attention, and our money.

Some need a vote of confidence that their ideas matter. Some need money to purchase equipment or file application fees. Some need connections, guidance, and mentorship. The Tanna Fund is here to meet those needs.

We believe that a gift of any size can make a big difference. Many entrepreneurs put their personal funding on the line to see their dreams come true. We can ease that responsibility and help them overcome at least one hurdle on their journey to success.  We know that when we invest in Black women, we’re investing in so much more than one person. Black women make their money work to create businesses, programs, and services that our communities need. 

We go farther together, and we trust Black women to lead the way.

The Tanna Fund provides a unique opportunity for contributors to demonstrate their trust by directly pouring into Black women and into the Ìpàdé community. Contributors to the fund are also able to more deeply connect with Black women innovators through giving, networking, and mentoring.