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November 6, 2016
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. According to the Williams Institute, there are an estimated 325,000 “out” LGBT AAPI individuals in the U.S. Between 2011 and 2012, AAPI LGBTQ communities received nearly $2.7 million in foundation funding – which accounts for approximately 1.4 percent of the total $196 million in domestic LGBTQ funding. During that time period, the top ten AAPI LGBTQ funders included: The Paul Rapoport Foundation – $512,000 Arcus Foundation – $457,500 Anonymous – $300,000 Ford Foundation – $250,000 Levi Strauss & Co. Foundation – $208,000 Liberty Hill Foundation (includes Queer Youth Fund grants) […]
November 6, 2016
As part of Funders for LGBTQ Issues’ overall strategy to engage more philanthropic resources for LGBTQ communities in the U.S. South, the organization is conducting a landscape scan of current work in the South. The overall purpose is to create a picture of current work, build momentum for future funding and illustrate the range of opportunities for investment. The project will include a broad capacity audit of nonprofit organizations and other entities serving LGBTQ communities in 14 states as well as an in-depth analysis of the field. The final report will lift up current capabilities and promising practices already making […]
November 6, 2016
It’s that time of year again … time for Funders for LGBTQ Issues’ second annual list of 20 LGBTQ philanthropoids to follow on twitter! (Click here to see last year’s list.) Who are you following on Twitter? Did you know that the President & CEO of the Gill Foundation as well as the President of Ford Foundation joined the Twitterverse in the last few months? Check out our 2014 list of 20 LGBTQ Philanthropoids we think you need to follow on Twitter: J. Bob Alotta @jbobalotta Executive Director @AstraeaUpdates. Tweets on social justice activism, global human rights, and more. Rachel […]
November 6, 2016
Ten leading foundations recently announced a historic commitment to invest at least $350 million in grants to improve health, education, and economic outcomes for boys and young men of color. President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Initiative seeks to advance the same goals, working in close concert with philanthropic partners. It’s so important that these philanthropic and public sector leaders are explicitly tackling the unique barriers faced by our young men and boys of color. As they do so, it’s also important to consider the specific challenges faced by gay, bisexual, and transgender males of color. As such, Funders for LGBTQ […]