Sign up for the virtual launch of our 2023 Resource Tracking Report: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Queer (LGBTQ) Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations, next Monday, June 30th, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM ET. We'll unveil key findings from the 21st edition of our Resource Tracking Report project— which sheds light on the latest trends of funding flowing (and not flowing) to LGBTQ communities across the country— before diving into a timely and urgent conversation with bold philanthropic and movement leaders mobilizing resources with speed, creativity, and care.
Speakers include: Alicia Sanchez Gill (Emergent Fund), Melanie Willingham-Jaggers (GLSEN), Elisa Crespo (Stonewall Community Foundation), Joy Chia (Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice), Jonathan Jayes Green (Board Chair of Funders for LGBTQ Issues), and Sammy Luffy (Director of Research at Funders for LGBTQ Issues)
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In a time of heightened political attacks against our communities, we have developed a growing (and non-exhaustive) list of resources, research, and best practices to navigate the current moment with urgency and rigor.
These resources are aimed primarily at funders resourcing intersectional LGBTQ justice, with a majority of resources aimed at supporting resource mobilization for TGNC communities. The Resource Library will be updated as more information becomes available. |
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As a proud campaign partner, we invite you to celebrate the close of the Fund Our Futures Campaign—the first-ever global pledging campaign for LGBTI movements.
Amid anti-rights backlash and dramatic shifts in the philanthropic and development assistance landscapes, the Fund Our Futures campaign launched in November 2024 with the goal to raise $150 million in new pledged funding for LGBTI movements by June 2025.
Join the Global Philanthropy Project (GPP) in marking the campaign's close alongside the 40 (and counting!) grantmakers committed to meeting this moment with new funding commitments to global LGBTI rights. |
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In her recently published op-ed for Inside Philanthropy, Funders’ President, Saida Agostini-Bostic, calls on funders to examine why they’re backing away when they should be resourcing LGBTQ movements to win.
"Grantmaking inspired by guilt is meaningless and ultimately dangerous,” she writes, instead asking: what does it mean act from a place of grief and love? |
Funders for LGBTQ Issues’ Deputy Director, Alexander Lee, had the honor of joining the incredible Imara Jones on the latest episode of the TransLash Podcast.
As attacks on our community intensify, trans-led organizations are being stretched thinner than ever with increasing needs and dwindling resources. In this episode, TransLash explores how the philanthropic system is failing many trans groups, and why community-led funding models could be the key to moving resources faster and more equitably. It’s a powerful and timely conversation — you won’t want to miss! |
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Neighborhood Funders Group (NFG) appointed Stephanie Chan and Amanda Andere as their new Co-Presidents. We look forward to partnering with you, Stephanie and Amanda!
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Randevyn Piérre was named the new Head of US External Affairs at ViiV Healthcare, following the recent retirement of Marc Meachem. Welcome, Randevyn!
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Migdalia Loyola Meléndez was named the new Co-Executive Director of Headwaters Foundation for Justice, leading alongside current Co-Executive Director Bilal Alkatout. Congratulations, Migdalia!
- Gabriel Foster announced his transition from the Trans Justice Funding Project after officially welcoming new Co-Executive Directors— Cathy Kapua, Ola Osaze, and Marin Watts— on June 1st. Thank you, Gabriel and congratulations Cathy, Ola, and Marin!
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Director of Programs, Cleopatra Jach Acquaye, and Board Member Ana Conner attended the 2025 Vision Awards hosted by Stonewall Foundation in New York City. As Jach described the event, “I thought the Vision Awards was a gem of an event. From the honorees to the performances to the deep sense of community, Stonewall is not only invested in creating a beautiful gala, but they wanted an opportunity to showcase and gift connection during these hard times. I’m looking forward to attending again next year!”
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Shaena Johnson (left) and Hez Norton (middle) with session attendee and Funders' board member, Aldita Gallardo. |
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Out in the South (OTS) Project Director, Shaena Johnson, and former Board Member Hez Norton joined local leaders, Nikki Alexander-Tumblin and Morris Singletary, at the Grantmakers In Health Annual Convening in New Orleans on June 18th. Together they discussed the structural health inequities facing BIPOC transgender and gender-expansive communities in New Orleans.
Shaena and Hez emphasized the need for flexible, trust-based funding and deeper partnerships between funders and grassroots organizers. Participants left the session with a renewed sense of urgency and practical tools for aligning philanthropic efforts with the lived realities of BIPOC LGBTQ communities in the South and beyond. |
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Queer & Trans People in Emergent Space (QTPIES) is an affinity group for queer and trans folks working in philanthropy, as well as a place to have emergent conversations on sector-wide news. Join us for our next meeting on Thursday, July 17th, at 4 pm EST for peer support and network-building opportunities. |
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Apply for Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP)'s Recently Launched Indigenous Tomorrows Fund (ITF)
The ITF participatory grantmaking initiative supports Indigenous youth leadership and community-defined solutions. In 2025, ITF will award up to 24 grants of $30,000 each for a 12-month term, focused on supporting Indigenous approaches to health, well-being, and community wellness—especially those that address the root causes of inequity and strengthen long-term healing. Applications will be accepted until July 18, 2025. Apply for the READI Legal Support Fund
The Racial Equity Advancement and Defense Initiative (READI) Legal Support Fund, a fund hosted at the Tides Foundation, is inviting organizations to submit applications for funding to support responses to legal and/or security threats aimed at reducing or eliminating your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, racial equity, or racial justice grantmaking and/or programming. The Independent Advisory Committee (IAC) of the READI Legal Support Fund will award 10 -12 grants of up to $75,000 to eligible applicants in August of 2025.
Mobilze Power Fund by Third Wave Fund
Apply for a Mobilize Power Fund grant of up to $10,000 USD for individual institutions, or up to $20,000 for coalitions of two or more groups. This fund prioritizes organizations that are led by young women of color (transgender and cisgender); and trans, queer, gender non conforming and intersex young people of color under 35, led by and for communities directly impacted by the issues they focus on. Organizations should have an intersectional gender justice lens and a total organizational budget under $500k. Groups do not need 501c3 or fiscal sponsor status to apply but they must be based in the U.S. or one of the U.S. territories. Deadline: July 8, 2025
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American Jewish World Service
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Arabella Advisors
Arcus Foundation
Arizona Community Foundation
Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice
Atlanta Pride
Baltimore Community Foundation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Blue Shield of California Foundation
Borealis Philanthropy
Boston Foundation
California Wellness Foundation
Center for Effective Philanthropy
Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies
Collaborative for Gender and Reproductive Equity
Cleveland Foundation
Collaboratory
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
Community Foundation of Northeast Florida
Con Alma Health Foundation
Cream City Foundation Democracy Fund
Democratizing Justice Initiative
Dwight Stuart Youth Fund
Edward W. Hazen Foundation Emergent Fund
Excelerate Foundation
Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund
Ford Foundation
Foundation for a Just Society
Foundation for the Carolinas
Foundation for Louisiana
General Service Foundation
Gender Justice Fund
Gilead Sciences
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Gilmour-Jirgens Fund Groundswell Fund
Halff Windham
Hyams Foundation
Henry van Ameringen Foundation
Horizons Foundation
Impact Charitable Jesse Smith Noyes Foundation
James Irvine Foundation
Johnson Family Foundation
Kataly Foundation Keith Haring Foundation
Kicking Assets Fund
Kresge Foundation
Laughing Gull Foundation
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
The Leonard-Litz LGBTQ+ Foundation
Libra Foundation
MacArthur Foundation
Marguerite Casey Foundation
Masto Foundation
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
McKnight Foundation
Mellon Foundation
Meyer Memorial Trust
Movement Voter Project
Ms. Foundation For Women
Mukti Fund
Nathan Cummings Foundation
New Moon Network
NEO Philanthropy
New York Women's Foundation
North Star Fund
Northern California Grantmakers
Northwest Area Foundation
One of Us Global Foundation
Open Society Foundations
Overbrook Foundation |
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Paul G. Allen Foundation Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation
PFund Foundation
Polk Bros. Foundation Pride Foundation
Proteus Fund, Inc. Raikes Foundation
Richmond Memorial Health Foundation
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Rosenberg Foundation
Southern California Grantmakers
Solidaire Network
Stonewall Community Foundation
Stuart Foundation
Stupski Foundation
Surdna Foundation
Tagliabue Family Foundation
The California Endowment
The Collins Foundation
The Colorado Health Foundation
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
The Wild Gifting Project
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Tikkun Olam Foundation
Third Wave Fund
Tides Foundation
Trans Justice Funding Project
Transgender Strategy Center True Self Foundation
Tzedek Social Justice Fund
ViiV Healthcare
Wallace Foundation
Wayfarer Foundation
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Women Moving Millions
Yellowhammer Fund |
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