NonprofitsFunders For Lesbian And Gay Issues Inc

Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

Funders For Lesbian And Gay Issues Inc

NEW YORK, NY

Total revenue

$3.9M

Total expenses

$3.7M

Net assets

$4.9M

Grants received

$14.0M

147 grants

EIN

134144494

Tax year

2024

Mission

Funders for lgbtq issues educates and organizes funders and supports power-building to create an abundance of resources for the justice and liberation of all queer communities.

Programs

2 programs

Out in the south: the out in the south initiative seeks to increase the scale and impact of foundation funding for lgbtq communities in the u.s. South. The initiative raises awareness about the unique needs and assets of southern lgbtq communities and provides support for lgbtq philanthropic funds based in the south. In 2024, the initiative awarded $650,000 in planning grants and matching grants to help strengthen 13 lgbtq funds across the region.

Expenses: $1.0MGrants: $650K

Grantmakers united for trans communities (gutc): the gutc initiative aims to inspire a philanthropic culture that is inclusive and supportive of transgender people in both grantmaking and decision-making. In 2024, the initiative offered the gutc leadership fellowship, providing six transgender and non-binary professionals in philanthropy with support, peer networking, and professional development activities. We currently have 25 graduates of the program.

Expenses: $385K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$3.9M
Program service revenue$49K
Investment income
Other revenue
Total revenue$3.9M

Expenses

Grants paid$650K
Salaries & benefits$2.0M
Fundraising$385K
Other expenses$1.1M
Total expenses$3.7M
Total assets$5.7M
Net assets$4.9M

People

24 listed

NameRoleCompensation

SAIDA AGOSTINI-BOSTIC

PRESIDENT

Board

$235K

32 hrs/wk

GLO ROSS

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

JONATHAN JAYES-GREEN

SECRETARY/BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

JUDY YU

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

KAREN APPELBAUM

TREASURER/BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

KATIE CARTER

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

KELLI KING-JACKSON

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

ALDITO GALLARDO

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

MARIA MIRANDA

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

NAMITA CHAD

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

PAULINA HELM-HERNNDEZ

VICE CHAIR/BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

TRISHALA DEB

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

WILLIAM BILL SMITH

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

LANE HARWELL

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

ANA CONNER

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

CATHY KAPUA

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

CYNTHIA RENFRO

VICE CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DESIREE FLORES

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

EUGENIO SMITH

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

ALEX LEE

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Staff

$162K

32 hrs/wk

STEPHEN SWITZER

DIRECTOR

Staff

$156K

32 hrs/wk

APRIL BETHEA

DIRECTOR

Staff

$144K

32 hrs/wk

CLEOPATRA ACQUAYE-REYNOLDS

DIRECTOR

Staff

$142K

32 hrs/wk

ALYSSA LAWTHER

SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER

Staff

$116K

32 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 147 of 147

FromAmountPurposeYear
$329K
TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF FUNDERS FOR LGBTQ ISSUES
2024
$270K
CORE SUPPORT TO THE OUT IN THE SOUTH FUND TO INCREASE PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES FOR LGBTQ ORGANIZATIONS IN THE U.S. SOUTH
2024
$225K
SUPPORT FOR OUT IN THE SOUTH TO BUILD A NETWORK OF FUNDERS AS WELL AS OPERATING SUPPORT.
2024
$200K
82466 BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF PHILANTHROPY TO STRENGTHEN INVESTMENT IN LGBTQ+ MOVEMENTS IN SOUTHERN COMMUNITIES
2024
$110K
EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
2024
$95K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$75K
: TO SUPPORT OUT IN THE SOUTH PROJECT
2024
$60K
Program Support
2024
$50K
PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS
2024
$50K
General operating support
2024
$30K
DEMOCRACY
2024
$15K
ANNUAL MEMBER SUPPORT
2024
$15K
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS
2024
$15K
For general operating support.
2024
$15K
2024 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
2024
$15K
FOR MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT
2024
$15K
for 2024 membership
2024
$15K
General Nonprofit Support
2024
$15K
2024 MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT
2024
$10K
2024 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2024
$10K
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP - CHANGE PHILANTHROPY
2024
$6K
RURAL PHILANTHROPY GRANT
2024
$5K
FUNDING FORWARD 2025 sponsorship
2024
$750
MATCHING GIFT
2024
$750
MATCHING GIFT
2024
$750
MATCHING GIFT
2024
$515
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$50
MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT)
2024
$400K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$270K
CORE SUPPORT TO THE OUT IN THE SOUTH FUND TO INCREASE PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES FOR LGBTQ ORGANIZATIONS IN THE U.S. SOUTH
2023
$232K
SUPPORT FOR OUT IN THE SOUTH (OTS) TO BUILD A NETWORK OF FUNDERS THAT SUPPORT LGBTQ COMMUNITIES AND MOVEMENTS IN THE U.S. SOUTH AS WELL AS GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO MOBILIZE PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES THAT ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF LGBTQ COMMUNITIES.
2023
$115K
EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
2023
$100K
FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT
2023
$95K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$75K
IN SUPPORT OF THEIR OUT IN THE SOUTH PROJECT.
2023
$50K
OUT IN THE SOUTH
2023
$30K
For general operating support.
2023
$25K
in support of general operations
2023
$15K
Special Initiatives
2023
$15K
FOR MEMBERSHIP DUES 1/1/24 THROUGH 12/31/24
2023
$15K
2023 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: TO SUPPORT MEMBERSHIP IN AN ORGANIZATION WHICH AFFORDS THE UTILIZATION OF OPPORTUNITIES, LEADERSHIP AND TOOLS NEEDED TO EXPAND, ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN PHILANTHROPIC WORK THAT WILL IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CALIFORNIANS.
2023
$15K
2023-2024 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2023
$15K
FOR MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT
2023
$15K
For 2023 membership
2023
$15K
THIS GRANT TO FUNDERS FOR LGBTQ ISSUES IS TO FULFILL KRESGES THREE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP DUES THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING TEAM (LIFT).
2023
$15K
For 2023 membership
2023
$15K
FOR CAL WELLNESS' 2023 ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP.
2023
$15K
General Charitable
2023
$15K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$15K
2023 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2023
$10K
Program Support
2023
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$10K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$5K
SPONSORSHIP
2023
$3K
SPONSORSHIP FOR FUNDING FORWARD 2023
2023
$600
MATCHING GIFT
2023
$400K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$400K
TO SUPPORT THE OUT IN THE SOUTH INITIATIVE
2022
$273K
CORE SUPPORT TO THE OUT IN THE SOUTH FUND TO INCREASE PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES FOR LGBTQ ORGANIZATIONS IN THE U.S. SOUTH
2022
$250K
FOR CORE OPERATING SUPPORT TO ADVANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF LGBTQ COMMUNITIES IN CALIFORNIA.
2022
$225K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$225K
79838 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR FUNDERS FOR LESBIAN AND GAY ISSUES INC.
2022
$225K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$105K
EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
2022
$105K
EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
2022
$100K
TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF FUNDERS FOR LGBTQ ISSUES
2022
$100K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$75K
TO SUPPORT OF THEIR OUT IN THE SOUTH PROJECT.
2022
$70K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$65K
General Support
2022
$50K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$30K
For general operating support.
2022
$25K
PRIDE IN PHILANTHROPY AWARDS
2022
$20K
General Charitable
2022
$15K
2022 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: TO SUPPORT MEMBERSHIP IN AN ORGANIZATION WHICH AFFORDS THE UTILIZATION OF OPPORTUNITIES, LEADERSHIP AND TOOLS NEEDED TO EXPAND, ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN PHILANTHROPIC WORK THAT WILL IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CALIFORNIANS.
2022
$15K
FOR MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT
2022
$15K
2022-2023 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2022
$15K
Program Support
2022
$15K
For 2022 membership
2022
$15K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$15K
FOR CAL WELLNESS' 2022 ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP.
2022
$15K
THIS GRANT TO FUNDERS FOR LGBTQ ISSUES IS TO FULFILL KRESGES THREE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP DUES THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING TEAM (LIFT).
2022
$15K
2022 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2022
$15K
2022 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2022
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$10K
FS - CHANGE
2022
$10K
TO SUPPORT THE FUNDING FORWARD CONFERENCE
2022
$500K
in support of general operations.
2021
$500K
in support of general operations.
2021
$300K
TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF FUNDERS FOR LGBTQ ISSUES
2021
$150K
OUT IN THE SOUTH FUND
2021
$105K
OPERATING SUPPORT
2021
$65K
General Support
2021
$50K
GRANTMAKERS UNITED FOR TRANS COMMUNITIES
2021
$15K
For annual membership renewal in 2022
2021
$15K
2021 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: TO SUPPORT MEMBERSHIP IN AN ORGANIZATION WHICH AFFORDS THE UTILIZATION OF OPPORTUNITIES, LEADERSHIP AND TOOLS NEEDED TO EXPAND, ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN PHILANTHROPIC WORK THAT WILL IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CALIFORNIANS.
2021
$3M
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$350K
RESTRICTED PROGRAM SUPPORT TO THE OUT IN THE SOUTH INITIATIVE
2020
$225K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND SUPPORT FOR THE OUT IN SOUTH INITIATIVE TO INCREASE FUNDING TOWARDS LGBTQ EFFORTS IN THE US SOUTH
2020
$105K
EQUALITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
2020
$102K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$100K
To advance racial equity efforts in the philanthropic sector.
2020
$75K
TO SUPPORT OUT IN THE SOUTH'S EFFORTS TO INCREASE PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES THAT PROMOTE A HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM OF LGBTQ ORGANIZATIONS IN THE U.S. SOUTH.
2020
$75K
IN SUPPORT OF THEIR OUT IN THE SOUTH PROJECT
2020
$70K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$70K
TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF FUNDERS FOR LGBTQ ISSUES
2020
$65K
General Support
2020
$50K
FOR AN ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRANSITION PLAN
2020
$50K
RESTRICTED ACCOMPANIMENT SUPPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
2020
$35K
General Charitable
2020
$25K
TO PROVIDE THREE YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT FOR FUNDERS FOR LGBTQ ISSUES
2020
$25K
PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES
2020
$15K
FOR CALWELLNESS' 2020 ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP.
2020
$15K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$15K
2020 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: TO SUPPORT MEMBERSHIP IN AN ORGANIZATION WHICH AFFORDS THE UTILIZATION OF OPPORTUNITIES, LEADERSHIP AND TOOLS NEEDED TO EXPAND, ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN PHILANTHROPIC WORK THAT WILL IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CALIFORNIANS.
2020
$15K
For annual membership support to this association that works to enhance the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities by advancing racial, economic and gender justice
2020
$15K
FOR MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT
2020
$15K
For 2020 membership
2020
$15K
2020 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2020
$10K
2020
$10K
Program Support
2020
$10K
2020 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2020
$200
MATCHING GIFT OF STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS
2020
$100
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$150K
OUT IN THE SOUTH FUND
2019
$100K
OPERATING SUPPORT
2019
$50K
GRANTMAKERS UNITED FOR TRANS COMMUNITIES
2019
$15K
2019 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP (JANUARY 2019 - DECEMBER 2019): TO SUPPORT MEMBERSHIP IN AN ORGANIZATION WHICH AFFORDS THE UTILIZATION OF OPPORTUNITIES, LEADERSHIP AND TOOLS NEEDED TO EXPAND, ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN PHILANTHROPIC WORK THAT WILL IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CALIFORNIANS.
2019
$10K
TO SUPPORT FUNDING FORWARD
2019
$10K
TO SUPPORT AND ADVANCE THE FIELD OF PHILANTHROPY THROUGH LSF'S 2020 AND 2021 MEMBERSHIP DUES
2019
$10K
For annual membership
2019
$10K
Charitable Donation
2019
$700K
TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF FUNDERS FOR LGBTQ ISSUES
2018
$75K
TO SUPPORT THE OUT IN THE SOUTH PROJECT
2018
$10K
GRANTMAKERS UNITED FOR TRANS COMMUNITIES FUNDER CONVENING: FOR SPONSORSHIP OF A CONVENING IN OAKLAND TO UPLIFT AND SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY IN CALIFORNIA.
2018
$5K
FAMILY/CHILD/SOC ADVOCACY/PUBLIC POLICY
2018
$100K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017
$25K
LOCAL AND CIVIC GRANTMAKING
2017
$15K
2018 MEMBERSHIP (JANUARY 2018 - DECEMBER 2018): TO SUPPORT MEMBERSHIP IN AN ORGANIZATION WHICH AFFORDS THE UTILIZATION OF OPPORTUNITIES, LEADERSHIP AND TOOLS NEEDED TO EXPAND, ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN PHILANTHROPIC WORK THAT WILL IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CALIFORNIANS.
2017
$10K
TO SUPPORT PHILANTHROPIC ADVOCACY FOR LGBTQ YOUTH IN SCHOOLS
2017

Funded by

$14.0M from 43 funders · 147 grants · 2017–2024

The Chicago Community Trust

$3.0M · 2 grants · 2019–2020

Borealis Philanthropy

$1.5M · 5 grants · 2018–2024

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc

$1.4M · 8 grants · 2019–2023

Arcus Foundation

$1.2M · 12 grants · 2020–2024

Foundation For A Just Society

$1.0M · 7 grants · 2020–2022

John D And Catherine T Macarthur

$1.0M · 3 grants · 2021–2023

The Ford Foundation

$815K · 7 grants · 2022–2024

The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

$590K · 12 grants · 2020–2024

Details

EIN134144494
NTEE codeR26
Subsection03
Ruling date2001-02
Formed2000
Employees15
Volunteers15
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