Who funds LGBTQ+ nationally

If you work in LGBTQ+ services, advocacy, or community building, you already know that national funders can move the needle on your programs and your payroll. The funders below have made sustained commitments to this cause area. Knowing who they are, what they actually fund, and how they work is the foundation of a real funding relationship.

Pride Foundation

Pride Foundation, based in Seattle, distributes nearly $6.8 million annually across LGBTQ+ organizations, youth and family services, health, education, and social justice work. Their giving reflects a deep commitment to both direct services and systems change. Typical grants run around $70,000, which means they fund meaningful program work, not just pilot projects. If your organization serves LGBTQ+ youth, provides health services, or does education and advocacy, this is a funder worth building a relationship with long before you need the money. See their profile

Our Fund Inc

Our Fund Inc operates out of South Florida and focuses on economic empowerment, community development, and LGBTQ+ leadership. They distribute over $5.3 million annually, with grants that tend to run around $63,000. Their concentration on economic development and housing suggests they're looking for organizations that help LGBTQ+ people build wealth, access stable housing, and gain economic security. This is a funder to know if your work touches any of those areas. See their profile

Founders First

Founded in San Diego, Founders First gives over $4.4 million annually to organizations working on economic development, education, workforce training, and LGBTQ+ economic empowerment. Their typical grant is $1,000, which tells you something important: they fund many organizations with smaller, catalytic gifts rather than a few with large ones. If you run workforce programs, education initiatives, or economic development work in the LGBTQ+ space, they're a high-volume funder worth approaching. See their profile

StartOut

StartOut, based in San Francisco, concentrates on technology, innovation, economic development, and LGBTQ+ economic empowerment. They distribute $2.6 million annually and tend to fund organizations working at the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity and tech or entrepreneurship. Their giving pattern suggests they're building an ecosystem of opportunity for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and tech workers. If your organization does tech training, supports LGBTQ+ founders, or builds digital equity in this community, this funder deserves research. See their profile

National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition

Based in Texas, the National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition gives over $1.1 million annually to organizations focused on economic empowerment, social justice, human services, and wellness for Black trans people. This is a funder rooted in a specific community and the intersections that matter most to it. If your work centers Black trans people and their economic security, safety, or wellbeing, this organization is a critical relationship to build. See their profile

Knowing these funders is only the start. The real work is building relationships with the people behind the money. If you'd like Funding Findr to keep an eye on a specific funder relationship for you, or if you want to talk through how to approach any of these foundations, reach out.

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