The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce primarily funds LGBTQ-owned small businesses—especially restaurants and hospitality venues—and local LGBTQ chambers/affiliate business organizations. Grants are frequently designated as support for LGBT-owned restaurants and for strengthening/partnering with regional NGLCC affiliate chambers, indicating a focus on economic development and market access for LGBTQ entrepreneurs. Funding appears operational and programmatic (affiliate grants, gig/partnership programs) rather than for advocacy or broad social services.
The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce’s recent giving is built around one clear pattern: direct support for LGBTQ-owned restaurants and local LGBTQ business chambers. In 2023, it made multiple $100,000 grants to J&b Joint Ventures Inc, Cafe Gabriela, and Pitchers LLC, all described as support for LGBT-owned restaurants and LGBT affiliate chambers. That same theme continues across a wide set of recipients, from neighborhood venues to regional chambers of commerce. The foundation’s grantees include both individual businesses and chamber organizations that help LGBTQ entrepreneurs reach customers, build local networks, and participate in broader business ecosystems. Its support reaches restaurants, bars, and nightlife venues such as 4west Lounge, R House Inc, and The Hammered Lamb, alongside chambers and alliances such as Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Out Georgia Business Alliance, and Golden Gate Business Association. The funding language often links restaurant support with affiliate chamber support, showing a model that combines direct business assistance with local organizational capacity. Recent awards also show partnership-based grants tied to named programs, including NGLCC/Grubhub gig and affiliate grant lines.
A central theme in the foundation’s work is restaurant and hospitality support for LGBTQ-owned businesses. In 2023, it gave $25,000 to The Hammered Lamb in Orlando, $25,000 to R House Inc in Miami, and $20,000 to City O' City in Denver, each with the same purpose statement tied to LGBT-owned restaurants and LGBT affiliate chambers. Another major area is chamber and affiliate network support. The foundation awarded $32,500 to Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce and $30,000 to Out Georgia Business Alliance for the same purpose, and it later gave $20,000 to Nglccny for a 2024 NGLCC & Boa affiliate grant. Partnership-driven business access also appears in the grant list. In 2025, Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce received $24,500 for an NGLCC/Grubhub gig, and Alynn Silliman - Taproots in San Diego received $15,000 for the same program.
Typical awards are tightly clustered at $10,000, with the p25, median, and p75 all at $10,000. The recent grants list also shows larger one-time awards at $100,000 and mid-sized awards between $15,000 and $32,500. The pattern includes repeated support for some recipients across multiple years: Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce appears in both 2023 and 2025, Golden Gate Business Association appears in 2023 and 2024, and Out Georgia Business Alliance appears in 2023 and 2025. The funder is a public charity, not a private foundation, and it does not fund individuals.
$707K
$17.1M
$10.8M
$9.3M
Most grants fall between $10K and $10K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$10K
About 3% of grants go to recipients in CA.
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Distributed across many small-to-midsize grants with frequent repeat awards to regional affiliate chambers and selected hospitality businesses; funding is concentrated around programmatic affiliate grants and merchant/restaurant support rather than large multi-year endowments. Typical grant sizes range roughly from $20k–$100k, with several repeating grantees receiving multiple payments.
Notable grantees: Cafe Gabriela, Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Out Georgia Business Alliance, NGLCC New York (NGLCCNY), Golden Gate Business Association
Grant recipients are spread across the United States, with the strongest concentration in Washington state by grant count. Recent awards reach cities including Houston, Atlanta, Denver, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, Philadelphia, and San Diego. The recipient country distribution is entirely domestic, with 234 grants to US recipients. Washington, DC appears among recipient locations as well, but only 4% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state.
It funds LGBTQ-owned small businesses, especially restaurants and nightlife venues, as well as local LGBTQ chambers and business alliances. Recent recipients include Cafe Gabriela, Pitchers LLC, Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and Golden Gate Business Association.
The typical award is $10,000. The grant-size distribution is tightly clustered, with p25, median, and p75 all at $10,000, even though some larger awards reach $100,000.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Golden Gate Business Association, and Out Georgia Business Alliance. That suggests a repeat-support pattern rather than only one-time awards.
Its giving is national within the US. The recipient country distribution shows 234 grants to US recipients, and recent awards reach cities such as Houston, Atlanta, Denver, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
A large share is tied to restaurants and hospitality. Examples include grants to J&b Joint Ventures Inc, Cafe Gabriela, The Hammered Lamb, and City O' City, all with purpose language centered on LGBT-owned restaurants and LGBT affiliate chambers.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREATER HOUSTON LGBT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | HOUSTON, TX | $24,500 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE LGBT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | MANORS, FL | $22,500 | 2025 | 2024 WELLS FARGO AFFILIATE GRANT |
| NGLCCNY | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | 2024 NGLCC & BOA AFFILIATE GRANT |
| ROAD TO SEDONA INC | WILTON MANORS, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| OUT GEORGIA BUSINESS ALLIANCE | ATLANTA, GA | $16,500 | 2025 | 2024 NGLCC & BOA AFFILIATE GRANT |
| ADRIAN Y XIMENA CORP | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| MYTH GASTROBAR | WILTON MANORS, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| PANF LLC | ASTORIA, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| PLAYBILL ONLINE | WOODSIDE, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | PRIDE IN TIMES SQUARE - SUPPORT, PAYMENT 2024 |
| PLAY LOUNGE & CAF | PALM SPRINGS, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | 2024 GRUBHUB GRANT |
| ALYNN SILLIMAN - TAPROOTS | SAN DIEGO, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| SONNY'S BAR AND GRILL | PALM SPRINGS, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | 2024 GRUBHUB GRANT |
| NORTH TEXAS LGBT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | DALLAS, TX | $15,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| FORK AND PLOUGH | GREENVILLE, SC | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| CHEESEBURGER BABY SOBE INC | BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| KPHG LLC | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| BONGO JOHNNY'S | SPRINGS, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | 2024 GRUBHUB GRANT |
| ON THE FLY HOSPITALITY | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| LUSH LOUNGE & THEATER | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| JZOP LLC | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| BOOZEHOUNDS | PALM SPRINGS, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | 2024 GRUBHUB GRANT |
| FARM TO PEOPLE LLC | BROOKLYN, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| GOTTI ENTERPRISES LLC | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| EL RAVAL | AUSTIN, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| KALYE NYC LLC | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| TULIOS TACOS LLC | WILTON MANORS, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| INDEPENDENCE BUSINESS ALLIANCE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | 2024 NGLCC & BOA AFFILIATE GRANT/WELLS FARGO AFFILIATE GRANT |
| SILVER FERN | MINNETONKA, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| BLUE PARK KITCHEN | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| FOOD & BOUNTY INC | ANGELES, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| BLUE PAN PIZZA | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| GSBA | SEATTLE, WA | $10,000 | 2025 | 2024 NGLCC & BOA AFFILIATE GRANT/GRUBHUB GIG |
| WILLIES | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| BLACK HART OF SAINT PAUL | SAINT PAUL, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| BRANDA LLC | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| THE LOPEZ CURSE DBA LOPIEZ | DAVENPORT, IA | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| THE NICOLLET DINER & ROXY'S CABARET | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| WAFU | ORLANDO, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| SAN ANTONIO LGBT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $9,500 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| COCOTTE RESTAURANT GROUP LLC | ANGELES, CA | $7,500 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| BUENO CHI INC | ANGELES, CA | $7,500 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| KREEM | PALM SPRINGS, CA | $7,500 | 2025 | 2024 GRUBHUB GRANT |
| LOS ANGELES LGBTQ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | $7,500 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| V WINE LOUNGE | PALM SPRINGS, CA | $7,500 | 2025 | 2024 GRUBHUB GRANT |
| PATIO BAR AND PIZZA LLC | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $7,500 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| TOWNIE BAGELS LLC | PALM SPRINGS, CA | $7,500 | 2025 | 2024 GRUBHUB GRANT |
| RBAR LLC | FORT COLLINS, CO | $7,500 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| ZILIAMOU LLC | MIAMI BEACH, FL | $7,500 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| CAVORT LIBATIONS & BITES | DAVENPORT, IA | $7,500 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
| UNDERGROUNDS COFFEEHAUS | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $7,500 | 2025 | NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG |
GREATER HOUSTON LGBT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
$24,500NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE LGBT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
$22,5002024 WELLS FARGO AFFILIATE GRANT
NGLCCNY
$20,0002024 NGLCC & BOA AFFILIATE GRANT
ROAD TO SEDONA INC
$20,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
OUT GEORGIA BUSINESS ALLIANCE
$16,5002024 NGLCC & BOA AFFILIATE GRANT
ADRIAN Y XIMENA CORP
$15,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
MYTH GASTROBAR
$15,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
PANF LLC
$15,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
PLAYBILL ONLINE
$15,000PRIDE IN TIMES SQUARE - SUPPORT, PAYMENT 2024
PLAY LOUNGE & CAF
$15,0002024 GRUBHUB GRANT
ALYNN SILLIMAN - TAPROOTS
$15,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
SONNY'S BAR AND GRILL
$15,0002024 GRUBHUB GRANT
NORTH TEXAS LGBT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
$15,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
FORK AND PLOUGH
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
CHEESEBURGER BABY SOBE INC
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
KPHG LLC
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
BONGO JOHNNY'S
$10,0002024 GRUBHUB GRANT
ON THE FLY HOSPITALITY
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
LUSH LOUNGE & THEATER
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
JZOP LLC
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
BOOZEHOUNDS
$10,0002024 GRUBHUB GRANT
FARM TO PEOPLE LLC
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
GOTTI ENTERPRISES LLC
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
EL RAVAL
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
KALYE NYC LLC
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
TULIOS TACOS LLC
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
INDEPENDENCE BUSINESS ALLIANCE
$10,0002024 NGLCC & BOA AFFILIATE GRANT/WELLS FARGO AFFILIATE GRANT
SILVER FERN
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
BLUE PARK KITCHEN
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
FOOD & BOUNTY INC
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
BLUE PAN PIZZA
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
GSBA
$10,0002024 NGLCC & BOA AFFILIATE GRANT/GRUBHUB GIG
WILLIES
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
BLACK HART OF SAINT PAUL
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
BRANDA LLC
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
THE LOPEZ CURSE DBA LOPIEZ
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
THE NICOLLET DINER & ROXY'S CABARET
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
WAFU
$10,000NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
SAN ANTONIO LGBT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
$9,500NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
COCOTTE RESTAURANT GROUP LLC
$7,500NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
BUENO CHI INC
$7,500NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
KREEM
$7,5002024 GRUBHUB GRANT
LOS ANGELES LGBTQ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
$7,500NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
V WINE LOUNGE
$7,5002024 GRUBHUB GRANT
PATIO BAR AND PIZZA LLC
$7,500NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
TOWNIE BAGELS LLC
$7,5002024 GRUBHUB GRANT
RBAR LLC
$7,500NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
ZILIAMOU LLC
$7,500NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
CAVORT LIBATIONS & BITES
$7,500NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG
UNDERGROUNDS COFFEEHAUS
$7,500NGLCC/GRUBHUB GIG