Partner with Us
Help Black German histories live on.
Your partnership helps preserve community voices, connect people across generations and borders, and sustain spaces for research, education, and belonging.
There is a place for you in this work.
BGHRA is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Individuals, families, organizations, and institutions can all help this work continue—through a gift, a partnership, or the sharing of time, skills, and connections.
Give today
Every gift matters. Your contribution helps sustain BGHRA’s digital archive, conferences, educational resources, and community programs.
Make a one-time gift through our existing PayPal donation page. If you would like to give regularly or discuss another way to contribute, please contact us.
Become a partner
We welcome conversations with foundations, businesses, universities, cultural institutions, and community organizations that share an interest in our work.
Help fund a program, collaborate on an educational event, or contribute services, expertise, or introductions.
Partner on a program
Help preserve recorded conversations and community knowledge, bring speakers and audiences together, or support opportunities for students and educators.
We would be glad to discuss your interests and BGHRA’s current needs.
An opportunity to connect · February 18–20, 2027
Partner with us for our Tenth International Conference
Help bring scholars, adoptees, artists, young learners, educators, and community members together at Rutgers University–Camden. Contact us to explore support for speakers, educational activities, and the gathering itself.
A legacy across generations
Carry these histories forward.
A legacy gift can help future generations encounter Black German histories, voices, and experiences.
If you are considering remembering BGHRA in your will or estate plans, we would welcome a confidential conversation about your wishes and the work you hope to sustain.
Talk With Us About Your Legacy
For your planning:
Black German Heritage and Research Association
EIN: 46-1009681
Our IRS determination letter, dated December 14, 2017, recognizes BGHRA as a 501(c)(3) public charity, effective November 10, 2017, and confirms eligibility to receive tax-deductible charitable bequests. Please discuss your plans with your professional adviser and contact us to confirm gift arrangements. Gifts intended for Rutgers’ Special Collection should be arranged with Rutgers.
Rekinning and reconnecting across generations.
Share your time, skills, and connections.
Financial support is one way to help. You can also introduce BGHRA to a potential partner, share our resources with your community, or offer relevant skills in research, translation, accessibility, communications, and archival work.
Thank you for helping this work continue.
Have a question or an idea? Contact Dr. Rosemarie Peña and the BGHRA team at info@bghra.org.