The Betti Ono Foundation Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
The Betti Ono Foundation is a California-based non-profit social enterprise that operates with a mission to build power through culture. It centers Black women and survivor leadership, aiming to strengthen its community by amplifying the voices and lives of artists and celebrating the culture of everyday people. The organization emphasizes art as a vehicle for activism, self-determination, community transformation, and cultural resilience, with a focus on supporting Black, Brown, immigrant, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ artists and communities. Based in Oakland, it positions itself within the non-profit sector as a public charity that does not make grants, while pursuing its creative practice through a bold and unapologetic ethos inspired by Betty Mabry Davis and Yoko Ono. The foundation operates with a small team and serves a cultural audience that values artistic expression as a means of social impact, though specific programs or initiatives are not detailed in the provided information. A recent development note is not provided beyond the ongoing focus on amplifying artists and community voices.