Black Owned Maine just turned five! Since our founding, we’ve invested $534,000 directly into the Black community and provided culturally relevant advising and support to over 700 Black entrepreneurs across the state.

View BOM's Five Year Impact Report

We believe that entrepreneurship is a powerful pathway to generational wealth, and we’re here to make that pathway more accessible, equitable, and inspired by the lived experiences of Black Mainers. From one-on-one consulting to grants, training, research, and advocacy, our work is driven by community, for community.

And it all started with you.

While government and foundation support ebbs and flows, community support has always sustained us. If you’ve ever been listed in our directory, received business advising, been awarded a grant, attended an event, or simply believe in the future of Black Mainers, please consider making a donation. Your support keeps our mission moving.

Your Gift Supports:

Business Technical Assistance
Culturally relevant advising and cohort-based consulting to help Black entrepreneurs scale and stabilize their businesses.

Directory Maintenance
Our 400+ member Black business directory is the backbone of our ecosystem. Your support helps us keep it accurate, up to date, and accessible to all.

Research & Ecosystem Building
We study thriving Black ecosystems across the globe to better understand what works, why, and how to bring it home to Maine.

Advocacy & Education
We challenge systemic gatekeeping by pushing for equitable access to information, funding, and education. We don't just support Black entrepreneurs—we fight for them.

Corporate Partners and Funders

If you are a foundation, corporate donor, or donor-advised fund, please contact rose@blackownedmaine.com before giving to ensure alignment and acknowledgment.

Thank you for believing in us!

With gratitude,
The BOM Team
Abedom, Rose, Jennifer, and Etinosa

Sustainability + Innovation: BOM

By Black Owned Maine

Sustainability + Innovation: BOM