In 2016, 115 U.S.-based foundations awarded nearly $17 million dollars to trans communities in the United States, representing a 22 percent increase from 2015 and a record high mark in funding for trans communities. Acknowledging that of every $100 dollars awarded by foundations less than 3 cents benefits trans communities, there are still several funders who we would like to applaud for significantly stepping up their support for trans communities. The following 41 grantmakers increased their funding of trans issues by 25 percent or more in 2016: Akron Community Foundation* Arcus Foundation* Bread and Roses Community Fund Brother […]