Funders for LGBTQ Issues publishes and distributes original research reports and issue-based publications on LGBTQ grantmaking.
2012
LGBTQ Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations (2011)
U.S. foundation giving to LGBTQ communities and issues grew significantly in 2011, from $97.2 million to $123 million, an increase of 27%. Particularly high levels of growth were found for international organizations and for transgender communities. For the first time, funding to LGBTQ communities surpassed a quarter of a percent of all foundation grantmaking, but still remains fairly modest at only 0.26%.
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Towards a More Responsive Philanthropy: Grantmaking for Racial Equity and LGBTQ Justice
Towards a More Responsive Philanthropy: Grantmaking for Racial Equity and LGBTQ Justice continues our efforts to advance work at the intersection of racial equity and LGBTQ justice. In it you will find the stories of 5 foundations who are working on these critical issues.
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ADAM Queer Youth Report: Grantmaking By and For Youth
In 2007, the ADAM funding collaborative and Funders for LGBTQ Issues launched a matching grants program designed to support and serve LGBTQ youth. Four years after the initiative’s first grants were made, foundation staff reflect on what their participation revealed about engaging youth, the value (monetary and otherwise) of matching programs, and the power of small grants to do mighty things.
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Forty Years of LGBTQ Philanthropy
At 40 years and counting, LGBTQ grantmaking has played a significant role in the fight for LGBTQ rights and equity. Forty Years of LGBTQ Philanthropy: 1970 - 2010 documents the amount and character of the first four decades of U.S. institutional support to LGBTQ communities through community, public, family and private foundations.
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2011
A Global Gaze (2010)
A report detailing the amount and type of grantmaking for LGBTI populations in the Global South and East, as well as the strategies, issues, and populations funded. Includes data, interviews, commentary, suggested entry points for funders, and a directory of LGBTI grantmakers funding in the Global South and East.
Also available in Spanish, or French.
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Un Regard Global (2010)
The French version of a report detailing the amount and type of grantmaking for LGBTI populations in the Global South and East, as well as the strategies, issues, and populations funded. Includes data, interviews, commentary, suggested entry points for funders, and a directory of LGBTI grantmakers funding in the Global South and East.
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Una Mirada Global (2010)
The Spanish version of a report detailing the amount and type of grantmaking for LGBTI populations in the Global South and East, as well as the strategies, issues, and populations funded. Includes data, interviews, commentary, suggested entry points for funders, and a directory of LGBTI grantmakers funding in the Global South and East.
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LGBTQ Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations (2010)
Our report on U.S. foundation funding to LGBTQ communities in calendar year 2010.
Methodology for this report.
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2010
Executive Summary: LGBTQ Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations (2009)
The executive summary of our report on funding to LGBTQ communities in calendar year 2009.
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LGBTQ Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations (2009)
A report measuring the amount and character of funding by U.S. foundations to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities in calendar year 2009.
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Executive Summary: LGBTQ Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations (2008)
The executive summary of our report on grants to LGBTQ communities in 2008.
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LGBTQ Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations (2008)
A report measuring the amount and character of funding by U.S. foundations to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities in 2008.
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Racial Equity Campaign Update
An update on the Racial Equity Campaign outlines U.S. foundation support for LGBTQ communities of color, in calendar year 2008.
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The Economic Downturn & LGBTQ Grantmaking (2010)
An investigative report on the effects of the economic downturn on LGBTQ organizations and their funders.
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Timeline of Achievements, 2009
A 2009 timeline of achievements by Funders for LGBTQ Issues.
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2009
State of Funding: LGBTQ Grantmaking in Minnesota
A research report on foundation giving and organizations in Minnesota that explicitly address lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities. Co-produced by the LGBT Funders Network of the Minnesota Council on Foundations.
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The Economic Downturn & LGBTQ Grantmaking (2008)
An investigative report on the effects of the economic downturn on LGBTQ organizations and their funders.
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2009 Directory of LGBTQ People of Color Organizations & Projects in the U.S.
An updated, detailed directory of organizations and projects in the U.S. that are serving LGBTQ people of color.
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LGBTQ Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations (2007)
A report measuring the amount and character of funding by U.S. foundations to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities in 2007.
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Timeline of Achievements: 2007-08
A detailed timeline of Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues achievements for 2007 and 2008.
A Global Gaze: LGBTI Grantmaking in the Global South and East (2007)
A report studying the amount of funding and the character of organizations working with LGBTI populations in the Global South and East.
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Executive Summary: A Global Gaze (2007)
An executive summary for a report studying the amount of funding and the character of organizations working with LGBTI populations in the Global South and East.
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Resumen Ejecutivo: Una Mirada Global (2007)
The Spanish version of an executive summary of a report studying the amount of funding and the character of organizations working with LGBTI populations in the Global South and East.
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Una Mirada Global: Concesión de Subvenciones a Lesbianas, Homosexuales, Bisexuales, Transexuales e Intersexuales en el Sur y el Este del Globo (2007)
The Spanish version of a report studying the amount of funding and the character of organizations working with LGBTI populations in the Global South and East.
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2008
LGBTQ Grantmakers 2008 Report Card on Racial Equity
A report card on 19 LGBTQ grantmakers that examines how they integrate racial equity into their LGBTQ grantmaking and their internal operations.
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Regional Review: New England Policies and Populations
A comprehensive review of policies and populations across New England, spanning 80 variables and 11 interest areas.
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Key Facts: Policies and Populations in the Midwest
A brief synopsis of policies and populations in the Midwest, across issues and identities. The full research report--covering 11 issue areas and more than 80 variables--will be available to participants of the Midwest's Common Vision.
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Regional Review: Policies and Populations in the Midwest
A comprehensive review of policies and populations across the Midwest, spanning 80 variables and 11 interest areas.
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LGBTQ Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations (Calendar Year 2006)
A comprehensive portrait of LGBTQ grantmaking by U.S. foundations.
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Key Facts: New England Policies and Populations
A brief synopsis of New England policies and populations, across issues and identities. The full research report--covering 11 issue areas and more than 80 variables--will be available to participants of New England's Common Vision.
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Racial Equity Campaign Overview
An overview of Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues' Racial Equity Campaign.
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Building Communities: Autonomous LGBTQ People of Color Organizations in the U.S.
A first-ever report on autonomous lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people of color organizations in the U.S.
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2007
Una Mirada Global: La Creación de Becas en el Sur y el Este del Globo para Lesbianas, Homosexuales, Bisexuales, Travestís y Transexuales (2005)
A Spanish-language version of "A Global Gaze," a first-ever report on LGBTI grantmaking in the Global South and East.
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Common Vision Progress Report
A progress report describing the background, design and implementation of Common Vision.
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A Global Gaze: LGBTI Grantmaking in the Global South and East (2005)
The first-ever study analyzing LGBTI grantmaking and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in the Global South and East.
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LGBTQ Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations (Calendar Year 2005)
A comprehensive portrait of LGBTQ grantmaking by U.S. foundations.
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2006
LGBTQ Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations (Calendar Year 2004)
A comprehensive portrait of LGBTQ grantmaking by U.S. foundations.
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2005
Out for Change: Racial and Economic Justice Issues in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Communities
Highlights a number of issues facing LGBTQ communities, as well as existing organizing efforts among LGBTQ groups that effectively address racial and economic justice matters.
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LGBTQ Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations (Calendar Year 2003)
A comprehensive portrait of LGBTQ grantmaking by U.S. foundations.
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LGBTQ Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations (Calendar Year 2002)
A comprehensive portrait of LGBTQ grantmaking by U.S. foundations.
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2004
Aging in Equity: LGBT Elders in America
Presents issues facing LGBT elders and sample grants supporting a broad range of organizations working with and advocating for this population.
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Starting an LGBT Community Foundation
A resource guide for individuals interested in starting a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community foundation in their community.
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Older Publications
The following titles are older publications published by Funders for LGBTQ issues prior to 2002. As they existed only in hard copy format, we offer them below as scanned PDFs; their quality may vary.
The Grantmakers's Guide to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues (2001)
A guide providing an overview of key concerns and grantmaking opportunities in LGBT communities, highlighting special areas of need and funder-grantee relationships that illustrate the range of activities taking place throughout the country.
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Building Community Across a Nation: The National Lesbian and Gay Community Funding Partnership (2000)
A publication which tells the story of what happened in five communities across the country that became partners with the National Lesbian and Gay Community Funding Partnership. They worked together and independently on the establishment of community-based philanthropic funds for lesbian and gay programs and services.
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Expanding Opportunities: A Grantmaker's Guide to Workplace Policies for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Staff (1999)
A publication designed for employers and employees within the philanthropic sector who are seeking ways to implement workplace policies that reflect their commitment to equality, diversity and excellence.
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Creating Communities: Giving and Volunteering by Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender People (1998)
The first systematic study of motives and barriers to giving and volunteering by GLBT people.
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