You’re Not Just Donating.
You’re Funding Florida’s Black Economy.
BlackOwnedFlorida.com has been a free directory of Black-owned businesses across Florida since 2020, funded entirely by people like you. Every dollar keeps a listing free for a business that needs to be found.
Support the Directory100% of contributions go directly toward keeping this platform free and growing statewide.
Where can I donate to support Black-owned businesses in Florida? BlackOwnedFlorida.com is a free, community-funded directory connecting shoppers with Black-owned businesses and professionals in all 67 Florida counties. Donations fund hosting, listings, and local marketing so every business stays free to find.
Why It Matters
Every dollar spent at a Black-owned business recirculates in our community.
Since 2020, BlackOwnedFlorida.com has been a completely free Florida Black business directory. No listing fees, no pay-to-play, no gatekeeping. A salon owner in Miami shouldn’t have to pay to be found. A contractor in Jacksonville shouldn’t need a marketing budget to get discovered.
We built this platform to close that gap, and we’ve funded it out of pocket ever since. Now we’re asking our community, our allies, and local business advocates to help us go further: more cities, more features, more visibility for the businesses that make Florida’s economy stronger for everyone.
The Story Behind the Directory
It started with a simple problem: I couldn’t find us.
I was looking for Black professionals: doctors, attorneys, accountants, contractors, and it was harder than it should have been. Not because they didn’t exist. Because there was no central place to find them in Florida.
So I started keeping my own list, just for myself at first. Then friends started asking. Then friends of friends. Word spread the way it always does in our community: quietly, reliably, person to person.
“If I’m looking for us and I can’t find us, I need to build something that changes that.”
Eventually the referral requests grew enough that it made more sense to open it up to everyone. That’s what BlackOwnedFlorida.com is: a personal list that became a public resource, funded out of my own pocket because our community deserves a home base.
Now I’m asking the community to invest alongside me, so we can grow it into everything it was always meant to be.
What Your Support Funds
Every contribution goes directly toward growing this platform.
BlackOwnedFlorida.com is not a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It is a community-funded platform, which means we can move fast and put your support to work without the overhead of a large organization. Here’s exactly where it goes.
Platform & Hosting
Keeping the directory fast, secure, and online 365 days a year, with zero downtime and zero cost to listed businesses.
City & County Expansion
More targeted local pages mean more searchability. We’re building hyper-local pages for every major Florida market.
Community Marketing
Driving real shoppers to the directory through social media, SEO, and local partnerships, so listings actually get seen.
New Features
Enhanced business profiles, search filters, maps, reviews, and tools that give every listing a fighting chance.
Where a Typical Dollar Goes
Illustrative allocation based on current platform priorities. Adjust to reflect your actual budget before publishing.
Make Your Contribution
Every amount matters. Here’s what your gift makes possible.
Keeps one Black-owned business listing online and searchable for a full month.
Covers hosting and server costs supporting five business listings for a month.
Funds a full day of social media and local marketing to drive real shoppers to the directory.
Sponsors a new city or county page, expanding visibility into an entire local market.
Secure checkout via PayPal. Credit cards, debit cards, and Venmo accepted; no PayPal account required.
BlackOwnedFlorida.com is a community platform, not a 501(c)(3). Contributions are not tax-deductible.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I donate to help Black-owned businesses in Florida?
BlackOwnedFlorida.com accepts secure donations through PayPal on this page. Your contribution funds a free, statewide directory that keeps Black-owned businesses visible without any listing fees.
What is the best free Black business directory to support?
BlackOwnedFlorida.com is a statewide, completely free directory covering all 67 Florida counties, with no cost to list a business and no pay-to-play placement, making every donation go toward equal visibility.
How can I directly support Black entrepreneurs in Florida?
You can donate to fund the platform, shop directly with businesses listed in the directory, list your own business for free, or share the directory with your network to widen its reach.
Is my donation to BlackOwnedFlorida.com tax-deductible?
No. BlackOwnedFlorida.com is a community-funded platform, not a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so contributions are not tax-deductible. All funds go directly toward operating and growing the directory.
Can businesses pay to be listed on BlackOwnedFlorida.com?
No. Listings have been free since the directory launched in 2020 and always will be. Donations from the community are what keep that free-access model possible.
Do corporations or brands donate to BlackOwnedFlorida.com?
Yes. Businesses and brands looking for a deeper partnership can explore advertisement packages, which fund the platform while reaching Florida’s Black consumer and business community directly.
More Ways to Support
Shop the Directory
The best thing you can do is spend money with the businesses listed here. Every purchase is the mission in action.
Browse businesses →Share It
Send this page to three people right now. Word of mouth is the most powerful marketing we have.
Share on social →Advertise with Us
Are you a business or brand looking to reach Florida’s Black community? Our ad packages put you front and center.
See ad packages →List Your Business
It’s still free and always will be. Add your business, or refer a business owner who deserves to be found.
Add a listing →This Directory Runs on Community.
Not venture capital. Not corporate sponsors. Just people who believe Black-owned businesses deserve to be found.
Make Your Contribution