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This past year, two of the largest gifts were made to LGBTQ public foundations – a bequest of $2 million to the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice and a $3 million dollar grant to the San Diego Human Dignity Foundation. We asked both foundations, how did these gifts come about and what will each foundation do with these funds? Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, which is dedicated to advancing LGBTQI human rights around the globe, is set to receive a $2 million from lesbian activist Jeanne Córdova. Jeanne is a well-known author and has […]

We all come from somewhere – and whether we have fond memories of our childhood communities or couldn’t wait to get out, in most cases we know our hometown LGBTQ communities could benefit from greater resources. In 2013, foundations invested more than $55 million in local and statewide groups working to improve the lives of LGBTQ people. Do you know who the top LGBTQ funder was in your hometown state or in the state you currently call home? Taken as a whole, some interesting facts about the top LGBTQ funder in each state include: In 22 states, the top funder […]

Did you know, that out of the more than $4 billion awarded by community foundations annually, only $5 million goes to LGBTQ issues? In other words, for every $100 awarded by community foundations, less than 14 cents goes to LGBTQ issues. Community foundations play a vital role in supporting LGBTQ organizations by increasing local investment in and awareness of LGBTQ issues. For quite some time now, community foundations have steadily accounted for 5 percent of all LGBTQ funding, however, there are strong indications that community foundations may be steadily increasing their investments in LGBTQ communities. In 2013, the Cleveland Foundation […]

Greetings from Durham, North Carolina! As the Project Director for the Out in the South Initiative I have had a great time getting to know many of you over the past two months. I’m excited about the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of LGBTQ Southerners through this work. As a young person growing up in rural southern Louisiana, I could not have imagined the possibilities before me to be able to support in the communities I care so much about. I’m grateful for this opportunity and appreciate the thoughtful work that preceded me. As I’ve been […]