The BasBlue Foundation

Empowering women now and always.

BasBlue is dedicated to amplifying opportunities for those who identify as women and nonbinary. One way we make a difference is through our impact programs, which include fellowships, funding opportunities, mentorship, and scholarships that provide our rising leaders with hands-on support.

Our Community Impact

$485k

Invested in Community

$120k

Granted to Southeast Michigan Entrepreneurs
How We Contribute

Our Impact Programs

Zero-to-One Entrepreneurial Fellowship

BasBlue’s Zero-to-One Entrepreneurial Fellowship program supports emerging entrepreneurs who are looking to build, launch and scale a new business but are statistically less likely to receive support through mainstream channels. BasBlue provides each cohort of Fellows with tailored business coaching, 1:1 mentorship, funding, and community to take their ideas to the next level.

Trailblazer-in-Residence Scholarship

BasBlue’s Trailblazer-in-Residence scholarship program breaks down barriers to access within our community by sponsoring up to 125 BasBlue memberships each year. Scholarships are awarded to unique voices and innovative thinkers who are paving new paths and building businesses within their community, with need in mind.

Founders + Fund(Her)s​
Pitch Day

Founders & Fund(Her)s matches early-stage business founders with the resources they need to launch. During each session, a cohort of founders are provided start-up coaching and then brought together with a panel of local angel investors, serial entrepreneurs, and business leaders to receive constructive feedback, networking access, and start-up investments.

Art of BasBlue​

The Art of BasBlue amplifies underrepresented voices in the art world. We collaborate with local organizations, galleries, and universities to provide exhibition spaces and public programs that highlight local artists, expanding their audience and underscoring their achievements.

BasBlue Annual Gala

The BasBlue Foundation’s annual gala generates essential funds for its Impact Programs like the Zero-to-One Entrepreneurial Fellowship, Founders + Fund(Her)s Pitch Day, Trailblazer-in-Residence Scholarship, and Art of BasBlue. These initiatives are key to closing the funding gap for under-resourced entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community innovators.

Member + Community Engagement

BasBlue intentionally and collaboratively builds community across Southeast Michigan by harnessing the power of connection to enable personal development and economic empowerment.
Be the Change

Partner with BasBlue to create a future of inclusive discovery and innovation.

Your generous contribution enables BasBlue to advance its mission of establishing diverse and inclusive avenues for connection, creativity, and exploration through curated programs and enriching experiences.

SUPPORT BASBLUE IN 2025

Since we opened our doors in 2021, BasBlue has helped over 700 women and non-binary individuals each year overcome gender-based inequities, find support, develop professionally, and find a place to belong–and our future is bright.

In 2025, we’re designing experiences that amplify women and non-binary leaders’ potential, and we can’t do it without your help.

Will you make a tax-deductible donation to help BasBlue strengthen our impact?

Ways to Give

The support you give today will have a transformational impact on the lives, voice and vision of our community by not only showing them what is possible, but giving them the tools to get there. The generous contributions of individuals, corporations, and foundations are essential to our ability to fulfill our mission and serve our community.

To learn more about ways to support BasBlue, please contact our Director, Maria Baker at maria@basblueus.com

BasBlue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, EIN 85-4027726. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law for the year in which they were made.

Give Online

BasBlue gratefully accepts electronic donations through American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

Give by Mail

Please make checks payable to BasBlue Inc. and indicate in your selected sponsorship level in the check’s memo and field.

The BasBlue Foundation
110 E Ferry St
Detroit, MI 48202