Discover 190 grantmaking foundations funding lgbtq+ programs, with combined annual giving of $74.5M. The median grant size for lgbtq+ is $12K.
Foundations
190
Total Annual Giving
$74.5M
Total Assets Under Management
$4.7B
Median Grant Size
$12K
States with Funders
39
Total Grants on Record
8,251
Live programs funding lgbtq+ that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Fund for the City of New York
Who can apply: For nonprofits advancing democracy, rights, and justice, including organizations working on voting and civil rights, immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ rights, criminal legal reform, and legal services.
Who can apply: Applicants must propose projects that benefit the Japanese American community and, preferably, enhance ties between the Japanese American and UCLA communities. Nonprofit organizations and qualified individuals may apply. Projects must be completed within 12 months or less and must not have been completed before application. Complete online applications and all required documentation are required; no partial, late, physical-mail, or email applications are accepted. Awardees must acknowledge the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the George and Sakaye Aratani CARE Award as co-sponsors, and submit a final expense report, project summary, and project products by the end of the award period.
From E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter Foundation
Who can apply: Public charities seeking support for projects or programs such as conferences and resources that support LGBTQ+ persons of faith or promote understanding, affirmation, and inclusion in faith communities.
From Grand Island Public Schools Foundation
Who can apply: GIPS students or staff may apply. Eligible activities include relationship strengthening, inclusion training, LGBTQ+ and ally networks, seminars or guest speakers, and counseling for qualifying youth who cannot afford it. Conversion therapy is excluded.
From Green Foundation C/O George Mccrimlisk
Who can apply: Only institutions that have previously received funding from The Green Foundation are eligible to apply at this time. Applicants must be IRS-classified public charities and tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3). Institutions should have at least $100,000 in net assets or fund balances. The Foundation does not fund multi-year commitments, annual meetings, conferences or seminars, religious programs, capital campaigns, direct-mail campaigns, conduit institutions, unified funds, fiscal agents, private non-operating foundations, or individuals. After four years of funding, institutions must take a 24-month period off from the date of the last approved grant.
From Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Who can apply: Organizations in the Greater Kansas City area that serve LGBTQ+ individuals. The fund is issuing a call for information and invitations are extended through its process.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PRIDE FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | $4.2M | $52.9M | $10K | R26Z | Regional |
| SOUTHERNERS ON NEW GROUND INC | ATLANTA, GA | $3.4M | $19.1M | — | R260 | Regional |
| Transgender Law Center | Oakland, CA | $2.3M | $37.7M | $50K | R26 | Regional |
| CENTERLINK INC | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $731K | $2.6M | $14K | R26 | National |
| DESTINATION TOMORROW INC | BRONX, NY | $80K | $4.1M | $20K | P88 | National |
ATLANTA, GA
$3.4M
$19.1M
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 33 | $12.4M | View all in California | |
| New York | 24 | $22.5M | View all in New York | |
| Florida | 11 | $3.5M | View all in Florida | |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $1.9M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Michigan | 8 | $1.4M | View all in Michigan | |
| Washington | 7 | $4.9M | View all in Washington | |
| Texas | 7 | $938K | View all in Texas | |
| Illinois | 7 | $5M | View all in Illinois | |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $2.7M | View all in District of Columbia | |
| Ohio | 6 | $412K | View all in Ohio | |
| Oregon | 5 | $823K | View all in Oregon | |
| Georgia | 5 | $808K | View all in Georgia | |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $678K | View all in Wisconsin | |
| North Carolina | 5 | $6.4M | View all in North Carolina | |
| Maryland | 4 | $428K | View all in Maryland |
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Median Grant Size
$12K
New Grantee Rate
43%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
70%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical LGBTQ+ foundation awards grants of $12K. Approximately 43% of LGBTQ+ foundations actively fund new organizations, and 70% accept unsolicited proposals.
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