The Ben’s Chili Bowl Foundation was founded to be of service to the neighborhoods in which we work and live.

We value being able to give back as part of a legacy that begins in 1958 with the founders of Ben’s Chili Bowl, Ben and Virginia Ali.

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A Magical Leap: A Washington DC Matriarch's History and Journey

Tuesday, February 27 · 6:30 - 9:30pm | Ben’s Next Door

As we celebrate Black History Month, the Ben’s Chili Bowl Foundation is honored to launch Virginia Ali’s biography “Breaking Barriers With Chili”, written by acclaimed historian and author Dr. Bernard Demczuk. The Ben’s Chili Bowl Foundation cordially invites you to an evening of learning about D.C. history through the perspective of Virginia Ali, at Ben’s Next Door Restaurant and Bar.

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Current Programs

BCBF Self Empowerment Experience

The Ben’s Chili Bowl Foundation Self Empowerment Experience welcomes one DC public or charter high school class a month to receive a personal empowerment experience from one of our amazing speakers. Monthly Experience topics may include, entrepreneurship, health and wellness, general motivation, African American history, DC history, and more.

BCBF Summer Coding Camp

The BCBF Summer Camp partners with VGI (the Videogame Institute) and the Black Student Fund in welcoming young kids to learn and explore the beginnings of coding through video game creation.