Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation

Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation Advancing the humanitarian legacy of Biddy Mason by serving foster youth and sharing Black history.

The Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation began as an outreach ministry of First African Methodist Episcopal (F.A.M.E.) Church of Los Angeles in 2013 and then became an independent 501c3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to serving current and former foster youth in LA County. The foundation is named for Bridget “Biddy” Mason, the organizer of First AME Church of Los Angeles. A former slave, B

iddy Mason petitioned a Los Angeles Court in 1856 and was granted her freedom. She became a legendary figure in the early Los Angeles community, not only for her astute business acumen, but for her philanthropy. Trained as a midwife she began her career earning $2.50 per day and later became a millionaire. We hope her entrepreneurial and pioneering spirit will serve as inspiration to current and former foster care youth.

This Saturday 🎉 Thank you to the Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc. for recognizing BMCF President and...
06/03/2026

This Saturday 🎉 Thank you to the Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc. for recognizing BMCF President and CEO Jackie Broxton's service to LA's foster care community!

BWL Foundation’s 50th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser & Awards Luncheon will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the Marina del Rey Marriot located at 4100 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292.✨

The reception will begin at 11:00 AM and end at 12:00 PM. The program will start at 12:00 PM and end at 3:00 PM.

Please use the link in our bio to purchase tickets, tables, and sponsorships online!✅

We look forward to your attendance at this year’s luncheon!

05/31/2026

In case you missed it: Here’s the full Fox 11 clip of our president and CEO, Jackie Broxton, with Dr. Demontea Thompson, co-founder of Twinspire and BMCF scholarship recipient!

For years, statistics have shown that foster youth don’t get college degrees—but that narrative is changing.

🎓 Tae is one of five former foster youth the BMCF has supported through their doctoral program and among hundreds we’ve helped pursue undergrad, master’s, and vocational degrees.

Like our namesake Biddy Mason, our faith in education as a cycle-breaker remains strong. THANK YOU to Christine Devine - News Anchor for spotlighting Tae, to all our friends who make our scholarship program possible, and congrats Dr. Thompson on your PhD from UCLA!

The risk of human trafficking doesn't start on the street—it starts when vulnerable people, like youth in foster care, f...
05/14/2026

The risk of human trafficking doesn't start on the street—it starts when vulnerable people, like youth in foster care, face major challenges to finding stable housing, work, and supportive connections.

Please take a moment to read this thoughtful piece by BMCF scholarship recipient and former foster youth, Sarai, about this local LA crisis and how to reverse its impact.

When people hear “human trafficking,” they imagine something distant, another country, another city, another community. That narrative allows us to feel safe. It is also dangerously wrong! Human trafficking is happening in Pomona. It is not rare. It is not accidental. And it is not simply a crim...

05/13/2026

You on your way to apply to the Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation scholarship 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏿‍♀️

Designed to fill funding gaps for current and former foster youth, this scholarship can be used for college OR vocational education.

May 15 is the deadline—please share with others and head to biddymason.com/scholarships to apply!

We love ANY opportunity to share how BMCF is supporting foster youth and raising awareness for Black history. Thank you ...
05/08/2026

We love ANY opportunity to share how BMCF is supporting foster youth and raising awareness for Black history. Thank you Councilwoman Heather Hutt for paying us a visit!

Current and former foster youth vocalists—this is a great opportunity from the LA Opera!
05/05/2026

Current and former foster youth vocalists—this is a great opportunity from the LA Opera!

Unlock your voice and make music with LA Opera Connects. Open to students grades 6-11 in ZIP codes 90001 and 90002, thanks to generous support from LA County Supervisor Holly J Mitchell, Second District.

Curious about the history of slavery—and liberation—here in Los Angeles? Join us next weekend on May 9 for this special ...
05/02/2026

Curious about the history of slavery—and liberation—here in Los Angeles? Join us next weekend on May 9 for this special event!

Our friends from the Santa Monica Mountains Fund Field Institute will share little-known details on our namesake, Biddy Mason, and Hannah Embers—friends and formerly enslaved women who won their freedom in a landmark ruling in the 1850s.

Free and open to the public ⭐️ RSVP at samofund.org/outdoor-calendar

Don’t let assumptions about grades hold you back—the GPA requirement for the BMCF scholarship is 2.5. We consider your w...
04/29/2026

Don’t let assumptions about grades hold you back—the GPA requirement for the BMCF scholarship is 2.5. We consider your whole application!

If you’re a current or former foster youth in LA pursuing academic or vocational education goals, we urge you to visit biddymason.com/scholarships today 🎓 Send this to someone who should apply!

Today we celebrate Brandon T. Nichols and his impact as director of LA’s Department of Children and Family Services for ...
04/19/2026

Today we celebrate Brandon T. Nichols and his impact as director of LA’s Department of Children and Family Services for the last four years!

Brandon led with compassion and belief in LA’s youth. His job has not been an easy one, and we’re so grateful for how he and his team have supported BMCF and the current and former foster youth we serve. As he steps down from his role this summer, we wish him all the best in what’s next!

Many resources for foster youth stop when they age out of the system at 21. The BMCF scholarship stands in that gap 📚 Ha...
04/15/2026

Many resources for foster youth stop when they age out of the system at 21. The BMCF scholarship stands in that gap 📚

Have you experienced foster care in LA?
Are pursuing college/vocational education? Please apply today at biddymason.com/scholarships!

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2193 West 25th Street
Los Angeles, CA
90018

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(213) 795-0714

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