The Data on Funding for LGBTQ Causes Is Seriously Incomplete. Here’s Why

The Data on Funding for LGBTQ Causes Is Seriously Incomplete. Here’s Why

Claims of underfunding in the LGBTQ space aren’t wrong, but it’s also notoriously difficult to get a read on how much money is being moved and how much is needed. Ultimately, some of this handwringing may be unnecessary.

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A Small, Focused Funder Demonstrates the Strength and Resilience of Transgender Communities

A Small, Focused Funder Demonstrates the Strength and Resilience of Transgender Communities

The Black Trans Travel Fund shows how a resilient community can care for itself through philanthropy. It also offers an example for mainstream funders looking to support transgender people in a meaningful way.

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At 42 and Counting, Horizons Foundation Punches Way Above Its Weight

At 42 and Counting, Horizons Foundation Punches Way Above Its Weight

An iconic LGBTQ community funder, the Bay Area-based Horizons Foundation has spent decades building up the grassroots. Today, though it’s still modest in size, its impact extends to the national and international stage.

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How the Gill Foundation Backs the LGBTQ Community in Colorado

How the Gill Foundation Backs the LGBTQ Community in Colorado

The Gill Foundation envisions a world where everyone has equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Here are a few things to know about its commitment to Colorado.

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MacKenzie Scott’s Latest Round Gives a Big Boost to LGBTQ Groups at a Critical Moment

MacKenzie Scott’s Latest Round Gives a Big Boost to LGBTQ Groups at a Critical Moment

MacKenzie Scott has backed LGBTQ groups since she first got started in 2022, but her latest round took that support to the next level, including funding for trans rights and intersectional groups, big and small.

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The Arcus Foundation's Dual Mission: Protecting LGBTQ People and Humans' Nearest Relations

The Arcus Foundation's Dual Mission: Protecting LGBTQ People and Humans' Nearest Relations

Founded by Jon Stryker, the Arcus Foundation funds in two seemingly disparate arenas: LGBTQ issues and the conservation of great apes and gibbons. As the foundation hones its strategy, social justice is a big theme.

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Is Philanthropy Finally Responding to the Crisis of Anti-Transgender Hatred in the U.S.?

Is Philanthropy Finally Responding to the Crisis of Anti-Transgender Hatred in the U.S.?

Trans and gender-nonconforming people are facing a rise in physical and legislative violence. Overall, philanthropy continues to dedicate mere pennies to the problem, but there are some signs of an uptick in funding.

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Five-Alarm Fire: Should Philanthropy Do More About Attacks on "Critical Race Theory" in Schools?

Five-Alarm Fire: Should Philanthropy Do More About Attacks on "Critical Race Theory" in Schools?

As attacks on anti-racist education in schools continue, some advocates argue they’re part of a broader assault on public education. Funders have been stepping up, but the situation is urgent and the sector could do more.

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Eight Funders That Back Grassroots LGBTQ+ Movements

Eight Funders That Back Grassroots LGBTQ+ Movements

Amid a barrage of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the country, here are some of the top philanthropic funders supporting ground-level movement groups working to resist the trend.

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A New Book on George Soros’ “Life in Full” Examines His Giving—and Impact on Philanthropy

A New Book on George Soros’ “Life in Full” Examines His Giving—and Impact on Philanthropy

A new book edited by Peter L.W. Osnos examines the many facets of the life of George Soros, including a chapter on his philanthropy written by Ford’s Darren Walker. It’s an insightful look at what makes Soros so unique as a donor.

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A Look at the LBTQ Giving Council's Work in Chicago

A Look at the LBTQ Giving Council's Work in Chicago

Here’s a look at how the LBTQ Giving Council works in Chicago, including who’s running it and who has been receiving its grants.

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What New Data Reveals About the Long, Steady Rise of LGBTQ Giving

What New Data Reveals About the Long, Steady Rise of LGBTQ Giving

After the marriage equality victory in 2015, many LGBTQ groups worried that funding would fall. That never happened. Instead, grantmaking for LGBTQ issues marched steadily higher, breaking new records. Here’s a closer look.

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LGBTQ Funders Scramble to Protect Vulnerable Communities

LGBTQ Funders Scramble to Protect Vulnerable Communities

Even before the pandemic, LGBTQ people struggled with poverty, social isolation, and access to healthcare. Now, as this population faces a growing threat, LGBTQ-focused grantmakers are responding.

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A Quick Overview of David Herro's Chicago Philanthropy

A Quick Overview of David Herro's Chicago Philanthropy

Here are a few important things to know about the David Herro Charitable Foundation and its Chicago-area giving.

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Inside the Giving of a Prominent LGBTQ Funder in the Mountain West

Inside the Giving of a Prominent LGBTQ Funder in the Mountain West

Here is a look at Bruce Wayne Bastian’s grantmaking and how equality-focused organizations in the Mountain States can secure his Utah-based foundation’s support.  

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Fund the Long Game and Stay Bold: What’s Next for Astraea?

Fund the Long Game and Stay Bold: What’s Next for Astraea?

The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, an innovative global funder of frontline LGBTQI groups for more than 40 years, is undergoing a leadership change. Here’s how it’s both staying the course and adapting in a challenging time.

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We Want to Do Our Part: A Corporate Funder Steps up for Trans Communities

We Want to Do Our Part: A Corporate Funder Steps up for Trans Communities

Transgender communities face inordinate challenges, but receive a small slice of philanthropic funding. With a new grantmaking program that draws on input from the trans community, Gilead Sciences is helping to change that.

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An Early Corporate Leader in Funding LGBTQ Issues Marches On

An Early Corporate Leader in Funding LGBTQ Issues Marches On

The Levi Strauss Foundation, an early funder in the fight against HIV/AIDS, continues to step up in changing times, meeting a roll-back of hard fought gains in the areas of diversity and inclusion with expanded support for the trans community. 

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Feeling the Pride: The Boston Foundation Is Giving More Than Ever Before for LGBTQ Issues

Feeling the Pride: The Boston Foundation Is Giving More Than Ever Before for LGBTQ Issues

In recent years, we’ve seen an uptick in funding for LGBTQ causes by community foundations—a trend that reflects growing donor interest. The Boston Foundation is an example of a local grantmaker that’s been giving more in this space.

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With Transgender Communities Under Attack, Funders Are Stepping Up

With Transgender Communities Under Attack, Funders Are Stepping Up

Funding for transgender causes is on the rise but is still low relative to the challenges these communities face in a hostile political climate. We look at the latest data on grantmaking and check in with leading funders in this space.

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