EIN 13-4144494

Funders FOR LGBTQ Issues

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Funders for LGBTQ Issues works to increase philanthropic resources and enhance the well-being of LGBTQ communities. It provides convenings, trainings, and research to educate funders about their needs. They hold an annual Funding Forward conference. Their Grantmakers United for Trans Communities (GUTC) initiative inspires a philanthropic culture that supports transgender people in grantmaking and decision-making. The GUTC Leadership Fellowship was offered in 2021.
Also known as...
Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues
Total revenues
$3,750,254
2022
Total expenses
$3,267,967
2022
Total assets
$5,691,497
2022
Num. employees
13
2022

Program areas at Funders FOR LGBTQ Issues

Convening, training, & research: Funders for LGBTQ Issues provides convenings, trainings, and research to educate Funders about the needs of Lesbian, Gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Convenings include the annual funding forward conference to help Funders maximize the impact of their grantmaking in lgbt communities, which was attended by more than 200 people in 2022. Funders for LGBTQ Issues also provided convenings and trainings on LGBTQ Issues for more than 100 foundation staff and trustees.
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 2022, 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 19 graduates of the program.
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 2022, the initiative awarded $460,000 in planning grants and matching grants to help strengthen 12 LGBTQ funds across the region.

Grants made by Funders FOR LGBTQ Issues

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Campaign For Southern EqualitySouthern Re-Granting Project$80,000
The Community Foundation of Greater BirminghamSouthern Re-Granting Project$60,000
Alternate RootsSouthern Re-Granting Project$50,000
...and 7 more grants made

Who funds Funders FOR LGBTQ Issues

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Foundation for A Just Society (FJS)To Support the Out in the South Initiative$400,000
The Ford FoundationCore Support To the Out in the South Fund To Increase Philanthropic Resources for LGBTQ Organizations in the U.s. South$272,500
California Wellness FoundationFor Core Operating Support To Advance the Health and Well-Being of LGBTQ Communities in California.$250,000
...and 48 more grants received totalling $3,359,903

Personnel at Funders FOR LGBTQ Issues

NameTitleCompensation
Marvin WebbChief Financial Officer$165,908
Ben Francisco MaulbeckBoard Member$177,900
Alexander LeeProject Director
Chantelle Fisher-BorneSenior Project Director, Out in the South Initiative$117,474
Cleopatra JachDirector of Programs
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Funders FOR LGBTQ Issues

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,617,739
Program services$41,882
Investment income and dividends$113,720
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-25,042
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,955
Total revenues$3,750,254

Form 990s for Funders FOR LGBTQ Issues

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122023-03-31990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $225,000 from Arcus Foundation
July 6, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $105,000 from Tides Foundation
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rightsLGBTQ
Characteristics
MembershipsReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
45 W 36th St 8th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
lgbtfunders.org/ 
Phone
(212) 475-2930
Facebook page
LGBTQFunders 
Twitter profile
@lgbtfunders 
IRS details
EIN
13-4144494
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R26: LGBT Rights
NAICS code, primary
813311: Human Rights Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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