EIN 13-4144494

FUNDERS for LGBTQ ISSUES

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
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
$3,067,132
2023
Total expenses
$4,653,261
2023
Total assets
$4,754,327
2023
Num. employees
13
2023

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. 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 2023, 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.
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 2023, the initiative awarded $882,500 in planning grants and matching grants to help strengthen 13 LGBTQ funds across the region.

Grants made by FUNDERS for LGBTQ ISSUES

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Southern Vision AllianceSouthern Re-Granting Project$195,000
Campaign For Southern EqualitySouthern Re-Granting Project$155,000
The Community Foundation of Greater BirminghamSouthern Re-Granting Project$95,000
...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
Wellspring Philanthropic FundGeneral Operating Support$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$270,000
...and 44 more grants received totalling $2,997,928

Personnel at FUNDERS for LGBTQ ISSUES

NameTitleCompensation
Marvin WebbChief Financial Officer / Chief Finance Officer / Senior Vice President Finance and Administration / Vice President Finance and Administration / Director of Finance and Administration / Director of Operations and Member Services$170,804
Ben Francisco MaulbeckBoard Member$177,900
Stephen SwitzerDirector of Finance and Administration$102,028
April BetheaDirector of External Affairs$130,321
Alexander LeeDeputy Director
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for FUNDERS for LGBTQ ISSUES

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,907,342
Program services$191,500
Investment income and dividends$107,341
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-139,051
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,067,132

Form 990s for FUNDERS for LGBTQ ISSUES

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-12990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122023-03-31990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 29 new grant, including a grant for $400,000 from Foundation for A Just Society (FJS)
November 30, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 16 new personnel
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from General Service Foundation
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $225,000 from Arcus Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rightsLGBTQ
Characteristics
MembershipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
228 Park Ave S PMB 432009
New York, NY 10003
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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