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Listen to Justice Ain't Cheap + TRANScending Voices
Listen to Justice Ain't Cheap + TRANScending Voices
The Justice Ain’t Cheap podcast is released bi-monthly and features notable leaders in the LGBTQ movement and philanthropy working toward liberation.
GUTC Fellowship Applications Open for Our 2026-2027 Cohort
GUTC Fellowship Applications Open for Our 2026-2027 Cohort
Grantmakers United for Trans Communities (GUTC) aims to inspire a philanthropic culture that is inclusive and supportive of trans people through grantmaking and decision-making.
We Will Not Go Back
We Will Not Go Back
Research that focuses on the distribution of funding for LGBTQ communities and causes in the United States
Explore our 21st Resource Tracking Report
Explore our 21st Resource Tracking Report
The 2023 Resource Tracking Report: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations (2025) explores the scope and character of U.S. foundation funding for domestic LGBTQ communities and issues based on grants that were awarded in calendar year 2023. This is the 21st edition of this annual report, which continues to document trends in LGBTQ philanthropy for more than two decades. The purpose of this report is to analyze the latest LGBTQ grant data, identify gaps in funding, and present recommendations for U.S.-based foundations to effectively and sustainably support our communities through strategic grantmaking that is in alignment […]
Our data explorer summarizes key findings from the 2023 Resource Tracking Report
Our data explorer summarizes key findings from the 2023 Resource Tracking Report
In 2022, U.S.-based foundations awarded $258,101,259 to LGBTQ communities and causes.
New Board Leadership Announced
New Board Leadership Announced
Funders for LGBTQ Issues
2024 Year in Review: Recap Report
2024 Year in Review: Recap Report
Meet Our 2025-2026 GUTC Leaders Fellows!
Meet Our 2025-2026 GUTC Leaders Fellows!
Funders for LGBTQ Issues
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Funders for LGBTQ Issues' New Three Year Strategy
Funders for LGBTQ Issues' New Three Year Strategy
Our three year strategy presents a bold new vision and mission for Funders for LGBTQ Issues, outlining four strategic directions toward our new North Star. OUR NORTH STAR In 3 years, Funders for LGBTQ Issues will be a bridge between movements and funders, creating a robust, responsive, and organized philanthropic funding infrastructure for fully resourcing intersectional LGBTQ movements. MISSION + VISION Funders for LGBTQ Issues’ three year strategy outlines a bold new mission for the organization and for the first time provides an organizational vision statement. Vision We envision a world where all queer, trans, and gender non-conforming people […]
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The work of Funders for LGBTQ Issues is made possible by the support of our members. Since 2019, our network of members has nearly doubled, now encompassing over 100 foundations and philanthropic institutions that collectively award more than $1 billion annually, including approximately $258 million specifically devoted to LGBTQ issues.
Learn about Grantmakers United for Trans Communities (GUTC)
Learn about Grantmakers United for Trans Communities (GUTC)
Grantmakers United for Trans Communities (GUTC) aims to inspire a philanthropic culture that is inclusive and supportive of trans people through grantmaking and decision-making.
Learn about Out in the South (OTS)
Learn about Out in the South (OTS)
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