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Arcus Foundation

Name: Arcus Foundation grants, 2022–2024
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

1,325
grants reported: $114.0M
total given: 2022–2024
filing years: $65,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

conservation people rights capacity community lgbtq communities membership

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

89 grants matching “lgbtq” · $10.4M

$525,000
Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
Support for the emerging lgbtq leaders of color fund to resource the leadership of young people for policy and culture change.
$500,000
International Trans Fund · 2024
Support for grantmaking and capacity strengthening for increased lgbtq safety, protection, and social inclusion.
$475,000
Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
Support for the emerging lgbtq leaders of color fund to resource the leadership of young people for policy and culture change.
$250,000
Stichting Hivos (Humanistisch Instituut Voor Ontwikkelings-Samenwerking) · 2024
Support for grantmaking to advance lgbtq+ rights.
$126,024
California Rural Legal Assistance · Modesto, CA · 2024
Support for improving the safety, stability, and inclusivity of lgbtq+ communities.
$100,000
National Center for Lgbtq Rights · Sacramento, CA · 2024
General operating support
$100,000
National Lgbtq Task Force · Washington, DC · 2024
General operating support
$100,000
Transform Network · Charlotte, NC · 2024
Support for training and mobilizing faith and lgbtq+ communities across the south through grantmaking, capacity building, and workshops on social justice ministry.
$100,000
Catolicas Por El Derecho a Decidir Ac · 2024
Support for the transforming from diversity project to disseminate faith narratives for lgbtq+ communities.
$75,000
Zanerela · 2024
Support for enhancing safety, inclusion, and acceptance of lgbtq people in faith communities.
$50,000
Manerela · 2024
Support to strengthen lgbtq inclusive faith communities through engagement with religious and other community leaders.
$30,000
Trans Queer Pueblo - Semilla De Liberacion · Phoenix, AZ · 2024
Support to improve staff mental health and a computer lab to create sustainable technological capacity for lgbtq+ migrant and bipoc communities.
$8,000
Voices of Women in Kisumu (Cbo) · 2024
Support for the strategic litigation to advance women and lgbtq rights.
$475,000
Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
Support for the emerging lgbtq leaders of color (ellc) fund to resource the leadership and visibility of lgbtq young people of color organizing for policy and culture change within and across social justice movements.
$232,078
Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues · New York, NY · 2023
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 w… read allSupport 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. less
$200,000
Equality Federation Institute · Portland, OR · 2023
Support for the national lgbtq movement convening to develop long- and short-term strategies for nationwide coordination in response to the wave of anti-trans policies and discourse, and to push back against attacks on … read allSupport for the national lgbtq movement convening to develop long- and short-term strategies for nationwide coordination in response to the wave of anti-trans policies and discourse, and to push back against attacks on trans and gender nonconforming people, including youth. less
$200,000
Transgender Law Center · Oakland, CA · 2023
Support for the border butterfly project (bbp) to develop and continue implementing an immediate and long-term response at the u.s./mexico border for lgbtq migrants and the detention systems that harm them.
$175,000
Campaign for Southern Equality · Asheville, NC · 2023
General operating support to continue serving lgbtq people in north carolina and the south to build power for policy change and lived equality.
$150,000
Inclusive & Affirming Ministries · 2023
General operating support to continue strategic faith advocacy for the rights of lgbtq communities in east and southern africa.
$150,000
Equality Florida Institute · St Petersburg, FL · 2023
General operating support to advance safety and protections for lgbtq communities across florida, including support for organizational safety and security needs.
$150,000
Proteus Fund · Amherst, MA · 2023
General operating support to increase the safety and protections through community-determined efforts and building infrastructure for the most marginalized segments of lgbtq+ communities across central florida.
$150,000
Equality North Carolina Foundation · Durham, NC · 2023
General operating support to build a powerful lgbtq+ community across north carolina and advance safety and protections, including support for organizational safetyb and security needs.
$149,447
New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project · New York, NY · 2023
General operating support for building an active network of committed partners and allies to create a future where lgbtq and hiv-affected people live free of violence.
$125,000
California Rural Legal Assistance · Oakland, CA · 2023
Support for improving the safety, stability, and inclusivity of lgbtq+ communities in californias central valley.
$125,000
Yvette a Flunder Foundation · Oakland, CA · 2023
Support for the fellowship of affirming ministries project in east africa, creating a faith movement supportive of social justice and rights of lgbtq people.
$125,000
Campaign for Southern Equality · Asheville, NC · 2023
General operating support to continue serving lgbtq people in the south to build power for policy change and lived equality.
$101,108
National Lgbtq Task Force · Washington, DC · 2023
General operating support to advance a roadmap to full lgbtq liberation through the core tenets of faith, equity, and democracy.
$100,000
Transform Network · Asheville, NC · 2023
Support to resource, train, and mobilize faith and lgbtq+ communities across north carolina and the us south through grantmaking and capacity building activities.
$100,000
National Center for Civic Innovation · New York, NY · 2023
Support for the final stage of the national lgbtq+ womens community survey, which details the impacts of misogyny, discrimination, and violence and stories of resiliency on lgbtq+ women, by supporting the dissemination … read allSupport for the final stage of the national lgbtq+ womens community survey, which details the impacts of misogyny, discrimination, and violence and stories of resiliency on lgbtq+ women, by supporting the dissemination of results through in-person and virtual events, media outreach, and making the data available online. less
$100,000
National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance · Newark, NJ · 2023
General operating support to build the capacity of local lgbtq aapi organizations, invigorate grassroots organizing, develop leadership, and challenge homophobia, racism, and anti-immigrant bias.
$100,000
Catolicas Por El Derecho a Decidir Ac · 2023
Support for the transforming from diversity project to create and disseminate faith narratives for lgbtq+ social justice in mexico.
$100,000
Eastern Caribbean Alliance for Diversity and Equality · 2023
General operating support to increase skills and capacity for advancement of leadership in the lgbtq+ and marginalized populations in the eastern caribbean.
$100,000
Equality New Mexico Foundation · Albuquerque, NM · 2023
General operating support to secure equal rights and justice for lgbtq new mexicans through advocacy, base-building, and strategic coalitions.
$100,000
Trans Queer Pueblo - Semilla De Liberacion · Phoenix, AZ · 2023
General operating support for lgbtq+ migrant communities of color in phoenix, az to create cycles of mutual support that cultivate leadership to generate community power.
$100,000
Freedom Center for Social Justice · Charlotte, NC · 2023
General operating support to advance the cause of justice, equality, and protections for lgbtq people and the marginalized, centering those who are bipoc, elder, and/ or youth in north carolina
$100,000
The Human Dignity Trust · 2023
Support for the global decriminalisation convening 2024, which is intended to bring together a variety of diverse stakeholders to strategize together on effective means of challenging the criminalization of lgbtq people.
$100,000
Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa · 2023
Support for the strategic litigation for the sexual rights program in africa project to advance women's rights and rights of lgbtq communities.
$100,000
Southerners On New Ground · Atlanta, GA · 2023
General operating support to provide a home for lgbtq liberation across all lines of race, class, abilities, age, culture, gender, and sexuality in the south and to build, sustain, and connect a southern regional base.
$100,000
Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs · Calabasas, CA · 2023
Support for snapco to advance safety and protections for black trans, nonbinary, and lgbtq people in atlanta, georgia.
$99,601
National Center for Lesbian Rights · San Francisco, CA · 2023
General operating support to achieve full civil and human rights for lgbtq people and their families through impact litigation, public policy work, direct legal services, and community and public education.
$75,000
Zanerela · 2023
Support for enhancing safety, protection, inclusion, and acceptance of lgbtq people in zambia.
$75,000
Inclusive & Affirming Ministries · 2023
General operating support to continue strategic faith advocacy for the rights of lgbtq communities in east and southern africa.
$75,000
International Social Justice Fund · New York, NY · 2023
General operating support to provide a home for lgbtq liberation across all lines of race, class, abilities, age, culture, gender, and sexuality in the south and to build, sustain, and connect a southern regional base.
$75,000
Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network · Jacksonville, FL · 2023
General operating support to promote increased safety for lgbtq youth and adults in the jacksonville, florida area.
$75,000
Southern Vision Alliance · Durham, NC · 2023
Support for the queer mobilization funds expansion of grantmaking and capacity support to bipoc queer and trans-led organizations across the south that are responding to ongoing anti-lgbtq attacks.
$50,000
Asociacion Salvadorea De Derechos Humanos Entre Amigos · 2023
Support for the intersections of convening, co-creation, and participatory action project for lgbtq people of el salvador to create a network of inclusive faith communities.
$50,000
Triangle Project · 2023
General operating support to contribute toward eradicating discrimination against and within the lgbtq community, and to provide defined services to lgbtq persons until they are no longer required.
$50,000
Manerela · 2023
Support for strengthening faith-based responses through engagement of faith leaders, traditional leaders, law enforcers, and policymakers to understand issues related to sogi and how to create an enabling environment fo… read allSupport for strengthening faith-based responses through engagement of faith leaders, traditional leaders, law enforcers, and policymakers to understand issues related to sogi and how to create an enabling environment for lgbtq persons. less
$50,000
International Social Justice Fund · New York, NY · 2023
General operating support to provide a home for lgbtq liberation across all lines of race, class, abilities, age, culture, gender, and sexuality in the south and to build, sustain, and connect a southern regional base.
$50,000
Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs · Calabasas, CA · 2023
Support for the ffj safety and security working group to organize funders across movement sectors to resource emerging safety and security needs through an lgbtq-inclusive intersectional approach.
$48,000
Bridge Initiative Organisation · 2023
Support for tanzanian lgbtq community-led consensus-building efforts to change lgbtq rights and the rights to freedom of religion attitudes.
$42,500
International Social Justice Fund · New York, NY · 2023
Support for the strategic litigation for the sexual rights program in africa project to advance women's rights and rights of lgbtq communities.
$40,000
Manerela · 2023
Support for strengthening faith-based responses through engagement of faith leaders, traditional leaders, law enforcers, and policymakers to understand issues related to sogi and how to create an enabling environment fo… read allSupport for strengthening faith-based responses through engagement of faith leaders, traditional leaders, law enforcers, and policymakers to understand issues related to sogi and how to create an enabling environment for lgbtq persons. less
$30,000
Equality New Mexico Foundation · Albuquerque, NM · 2023
Support for long-term strategic planning to improve the sustainability and stability of the organization to continue advancing equality and positive systemic change for lgbtq+ new mexicans.
$20,000
Lgbtq Victory Institute · Washington, DC · 2023
Support for the victory congressional fellowship internship that provides an 8 week internship with an lgbtq member of congress.
$20,000
Futuro Media Group · New York, NY · 2023
General operating support for multimedia content for and about the latinx lgbtq+ community.
$10,000
Southerners On New Ground · Atlanta, GA · 2023
General operating support to provide a home for lgbtq liberation across all lines of race, class, abilities, age, culture, gender, and sexuality in the south and to build, sustain, and connect a southern regional base o… read allGeneral operating support to provide a home for lgbtq liberation across all lines of race, class, abilities, age, culture, gender, and sexuality in the south and to build, sustain, and connect a southern regional base of lbgtq people to transform the region. less
$10,000
Pflag · Washington, DC · 2023
General operating support to promote the health and well-being of lgbtq communities, their families, and their friends through support, education, and advocacy
$10,000
Pflag · Washington, DC · 2023
General operating support to promote the health and well-being of lgbtq communities, their families, and their friends through support, education, and advocacy.
$10,000
Audre Lorde Project · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
General operating support to build the collective power of lgbtq and gender nonconforming poc to address health and social change issues through community organizing, mobilization, leadership development, education, and… read allGeneral operating support to build the collective power of lgbtq and gender nonconforming poc to address health and social change issues through community organizing, mobilization, leadership development, education, and capacity building. less
$3,000
Campaign for Southern Equality · Asheville, NC · 2023
General operating support to continue serving lgbtq people in north carolina and the south to build power for policy change and lived equality.
$475,000
Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
Support for the emerging lgbtq leaders of color (ellc) fund, (formerly transforming movements fund) that supports the leadership and visibility of lgbtq young people organizing for policy and culture change within and a… read allSupport for the emerging lgbtq leaders of color (ellc) fund, (formerly transforming movements fund) that supports the leadership and visibility of lgbtq young people organizing for policy and culture change within and across social justice movements. less
$475,000
Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
Support for the emerging lgbtq leaders of color (ellc) fund, (formerly transforming movements fund) that supports the leadership and visibility of lgbtq young people organizing for policy and culture change within and a… read allSupport for the emerging lgbtq leaders of color (ellc) fund, (formerly transforming movements fund) that supports the leadership and visibility of lgbtq young people organizing for policy and culture change within and across social justice movements. less
$200,000
Equality Federation Institute · Portland, OR · 2022
Support for the national lgbtq movement convening to develop long- and short-term plans for securing equality and justice.
$200,000
Equality Federation Institute · Portland, OR · 2022
Support for the national lgbtq movement convening to develop long- and short-term plans for securing equality and justice.
$125,000
California Rural Legal Assistance · Oakland, CA · 2022
Support for the rural pride project, advancing protections for lgbtq latinx communities in the central valley, california.
$125,000
Yvette a Flunder Foundation · Oakland, CA · 2022
Support for the fellowship of affirming ministries project in east africa, creating a faith movement supportive of social justice and rights of lgbtq people.
$125,000
Yvette a Flunder Foundation · Oakland, CA · 2022
Support for the fellowship of affirming ministries project in east africa, creating a faith movement supportive of social justice and rights of lgbtq people.
$125,000
California Rural Legal Assistance · Oakland, CA · 2022
Support for the rural pride project, advancing protections for lgbtq latinx communities in the central valley, california.
$100,000
Grupo De Informacion En Reproduccion Elegida · 2022
Support for lgbtq litigation in mexico, with a focus on reproductive rights of lgbtq people.
$100,000
Grupo De Informacion En Reproduccion Elegida · 2022
Support for lgbtq litigation in mexico, with a focus on reproductive rights of lgbtq people.
$100,000
National Lgbtq Task Force · Washington, DC · 2022
General operating support
$100,000
National Lgbtq Task Force · Washington, DC · 2022
General operating support
$92,000
Bridge Initiative Organisation · 2022
Support for tanzanian lgbtq community-led consensus-building efforts to change lgbtq rights and the rights to freedom of religion attitudes.
$92,000
Bridge Initiative Organisation · 2022
Support for tanzanian lgbtq community-led consensus-building efforts to change lgbtq rights and the rights to freedom of religion attitudes.
$82,600
Center for Development and Cooperation Lgtbi -Somos Cdc · 2022
Support for the strengthening of systems of protection and security for lgbtq human rights defenders in central america.
$82,600
Center for Development and Cooperation Lgtbi -Somos Cdc · 2022
Support for the strengthening of systems of protection and security for lgbtq human rights defenders in central america.
$75,000
Zanerela · 2022
Support for project: enhancing safe spaces for safety, protection, inclusion and acceptance of lgbtq people in zambia.
$75,000
Zanerela · 2022
Support for project: enhancing safe spaces for safety, protection, inclusion and acceptance of lgbtq people in zambia.
$75,000
New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project · New York, NY · 2022
Support for the lgbtq safe spaces project to initially survey lgbtq institutions, organizations, and businesses to obtain data on current risks and needs and then sharing findings in two community-wide forums.
$75,000
New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project · New York, NY · 2022
Support for the lgbtq safe spaces project to initially survey lgbtq institutions, organizations, and businesses to obtain data on current risks and needs and then sharing findings in two community-wide forums.
$50,000
Asociacion Salvadorena De Derechos Humanos Entre Amigos · 2022
Support for the intersections of convening, co-creation, and participatory action for lgbtq people of el salvador project to create a network of inclusive faith communities.
$50,000
Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
Support for the emerging lgbtq leaders of color (ellc) reproductive justice rapid response fund to resource lgbtq+, black, indigenous and poc (bipoc) organizations to adapt to the elimination of federal protections for … read allSupport for the emerging lgbtq leaders of color (ellc) reproductive justice rapid response fund to resource lgbtq+, black, indigenous and poc (bipoc) organizations to adapt to the elimination of federal protections for abortion. less
$50,000
Manerela · 2022
Support to strengthen faith based responses through meaningful engagement of faith leaders, traditional leaders, law enforcers, and policy makers at all levels to understand issues related to sogi and how to create an e… read allSupport to strengthen faith based responses through meaningful engagement of faith leaders, traditional leaders, law enforcers, and policy makers at all levels to understand issues related to sogi and how to create an enabling environment for lgbtq persons. less
$50,000
Asociacion Salvadorena De Derechos Humanos Entre Amigos · 2022
Support for the intersections of convening, co-creation, and participatory action for lgbtq people of el salvador project to create a network of inclusive faith communities.
$50,000
Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
Support for the emerging lgbtq leaders of color (ellc) reproductive justice rapid response fund to resource lgbtq+, black, indigenous and poc (bipoc) organizations to adapt to the elimination of federal protections for … read allSupport for the emerging lgbtq leaders of color (ellc) reproductive justice rapid response fund to resource lgbtq+, black, indigenous and poc (bipoc) organizations to adapt to the elimination of federal protections for abortion. less
$50,000
Manerela · 2022
Support to strengthen faith based responses through meaningful engagement of faith leaders, traditional leaders, law enforcers, and policy makers at all levels to understand issues related to sogi and how to create an e… read allSupport to strengthen faith based responses through meaningful engagement of faith leaders, traditional leaders, law enforcers, and policy makers at all levels to understand issues related to sogi and how to create an enabling environment for lgbtq persons. less
$47,062
The Regents of the University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
Support for the williams institutes research on lgbtq immigration to better understand socioeconomic and health-related lived experiences compared to non lgbtq immigrants and us-born lgbtq adults.
$47,062
The Regents of the University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
Support for the williams institutes research on lgbtq immigration to better understand socioeconomic and health-related lived experiences compared to non lgbtq immigrants and us-born lgbtq adults.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Borealis Philanthropy11 grants · $5.5M
Save the Chimps6 grants · $5.4M
Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education & Conservation5 grants · $3.2M
Proteus Fund16 grants · $3.1M
Rewild16 grants · $2.6M
International Trans Fund6 grants · $2.5M
International Social Justice Fund24 grants · $2.1M
Forest Peoples Programme6 grants · $2.0M
Wildlife Conservation Society13 grants · $1.8M
Fauna & Flora International8 grants · $1.5M

Giving over time

$55.4M

2022

$28.1M

2023

$30.5M

2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 1,325 grants.

$1.5M
Save the Chimps · Fort Pierce, FL · 2022
General operating support
$1.5M
Save the Chimps · Fort Pierce, FL · 2022
General operating support
$1.3M
Save the Chimps · Fort Pierce, FL · 2023
General operating support to provide refuge and exemplary care to chimpanzees in need through permanent sanctuary, serving chimpanzees rescued from research, entertainment, and the pet trade.
$1.2M
Save the Chimps · Fort Pierce, FL · 2024
General operating support
$977,449
Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education & Conservation · Vienna, VA · 2022
Support for the implementation of the conservation action plan (cap) for great apes in the eastern drc, strengthening responses to mining, disease, tenure, management, and governance.
$977,449
Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education & Conservation · Vienna, VA · 2022
Support for the implementation of the conservation action plan (cap) for great apes in the eastern drc, strengthening responses to mining, disease, tenure, management, and governance.
$892,505
Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education & Conservation · Washington, DC · 2023
Support for the implementation of the conservation action plan (cap) for great apes in the eastern drc, strengthening responses to mining, disease, tenure, management, and governance."
$765,087
Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
Support for the fund for trans generations to provide general operating grants to locally based trans-led organizations as well as technical assistance, coaching, and the opportunity to apply for rapid response grants.
$750,000
Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
Support for the fund for trans generations to build a free and safe future for transgender, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary people.
$750,000
Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
Support for the fund for trans generations, which provides general operating grants to locally-based trans organizations as well as technical assistance and coaching, and the opportunity to apply for rapid response gran… read allSupport for the fund for trans generations, which provides general operating grants to locally-based trans organizations as well as technical assistance and coaching, and the opportunity to apply for rapid response grants. less
$750,000
Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
Support for the fund for trans generations, which provides general operating grants to locally-based trans organizations as well as technical assistance and coaching, and the opportunity to apply for rapid response gran… read allSupport for the fund for trans generations, which provides general operating grants to locally-based trans organizations as well as technical assistance and coaching, and the opportunity to apply for rapid response grants. less
$583,374
Forest Peoples Programme · 2024
Support for rights-based conservation policy and practice.
$570,978
Paneco Foundation · 2023
Support for the leuser ecosystem alliance to advance the collaborative effort to protect its orangutans and gibbons.
$525,000
Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
Support for the emerging lgbtq leaders of color fund to resource the leadership of young people for policy and culture change.
$500,000
International Trans Fund · 2024
Support for grantmaking and capacity strengthening for increased lgbtq safety, protection, and social inclusion.
$500,000
International Trans Fund · 2022
Support for the international trans fund, an activist-led initiative that aims to increase the capacity of transgender movements to self-organize and advocate for their rights and well-being.
$500,000
International Trans Fund · 2022
Support for grantmaking and capacity strengthening to trans and gender diverse groups, based on self-determination, for increased safety, protection, and social inclusion.
$500,000
International Trans Fund · 2022
Support for grantmaking and capacity strengthening to trans and gender diverse groups, based on self-determination, for increased safety, protection, and social inclusion.
$500,000
International Trans Fund · 2022
Support for the international trans fund, an activist-led initiative that aims to increase the capacity of transgender movements to self-organize and advocate for their rights and well-being.
$481,312
Paneco Foundation · 2024
Support for the leuser ecosystem alliance to protect its orangutans and gibbons.
$475,000
Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
Support for the emerging lgbtq leaders of color fund to resource the leadership of young people for policy and culture change.
$475,000
Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
Support for the emerging lgbtq leaders of color (ellc) fund to resource the leadership and visibility of lgbtq young people of color organizing for policy and culture change within and across social justice movements.
$475,000
Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
Support for the emerging lgbtq leaders of color (ellc) fund, (formerly transforming movements fund) that supports the leadership and visibility of lgbtq young people organizing for policy and culture change within and a… read allSupport for the emerging lgbtq leaders of color (ellc) fund, (formerly transforming movements fund) that supports the leadership and visibility of lgbtq young people organizing for policy and culture change within and across social justice movements. less
$475,000
Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
Support for the emerging lgbtq leaders of color (ellc) fund, (formerly transforming movements fund) that supports the leadership and visibility of lgbtq young people organizing for policy and culture change within and a… read allSupport for the emerging lgbtq leaders of color (ellc) fund, (formerly transforming movements fund) that supports the leadership and visibility of lgbtq young people organizing for policy and culture change within and across social justice movements. less
$460,900
Forest Peoples Programme · 2023
Support for forest peoples land rights and landscape governance for ape conservation in lobeke national park, cameroon; messok-dja, republic of congo; kahuzi-biega national park, democratic republic of congo; and tanjun… read allSupport for forest peoples land rights and landscape governance for ape conservation in lobeke national park, cameroon; messok-dja, republic of congo; kahuzi-biega national park, democratic republic of congo; and tanjung puting national park, indonesia. less
$400,000
Proteus Fund · Waltham, MA · 2024
Support for the rights, faith, and democracy collaborative.
$400,000
Proteus Fund · Amherst, MA · 2023
Support for the rights, faith, and democracy collaborative (rfdc) fund to combat harmful and overly broad religious exemptions and advocate for positive protections and acceptance.
$400,000
Proteus Fund · Amherst, MA · 2022
Support for the rights, faith, and democracy collaborative fund to combat religious exemptions and enact positive protections and acceptance.
$400,000
Proteus Fund · Amherst, MA · 2022
Support for the rights, faith, and democracy collaborative fund to combat religious exemptions and enact positive protections and acceptance.
$375,000
Rewild · Austin, TX · 2024
Support for iucns section on great apes (sga), the arrc task force, and state of the apes.
$352,817
Greenpeace Fund · Washington, DC · 2024
Support to protect ape habitats by reducing industrial-scale exploitation of forests.
$349,508
African Wildlife Foundation · Washington, DC · 2023
Support for the lomako reserve conservation area plan to improve bonobo conservation through collaboration and community engagement.
$349,100
Forest Peoples Programme · 2022
Support for forest peoples land rights and landscape governance for ape conservation in lobeke national park, cameroon; messok-dja, republic of congo; kahuzi-biega national park, democratic republic of congo; and tanjun… read allSupport for forest peoples land rights and landscape governance for ape conservation in lobeke national park, cameroon; messok-dja, republic of congo; kahuzi-biega national park, democratic republic of congo; and tanjung puting national park, indonesia. less
$349,100
Forest Peoples Programme · 2022
Support for forest peoples land rights and landscape governance for ape conservation in lobeke national park, cameroon; messok-dja, republic of congo; kahuzi-biega national park, democratic republic of congo; and tanjun… read allSupport for forest peoples land rights and landscape governance for ape conservation in lobeke national park, cameroon; messok-dja, republic of congo; kahuzi-biega national park, democratic republic of congo; and tanjung puting national park, indonesia. less
$339,000
The Other Foundation · 2023
Support for grantmaking in southern africa to advance advocacy for safety, legal protection, and social inclusion of intersex, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, and gay people.
$323,017
Greenpeace Fund · Washington, DC · 2023
Support to protect critical ape habitats in the congo basin and indonesia by seeking to influence the extent of industrial-scale exploitation of forests and building an effective movement by partnering with local, natio… read allSupport to protect critical ape habitats in the congo basin and indonesia by seeking to influence the extent of industrial-scale exploitation of forests and building an effective movement by partnering with local, national, and international ngos, civil society organizations (csos), political actors, and investors. less
$300,000
Uhai Eashri Company Limited · 2024
Support for grantmaking to increase safety, protection, and inclusion for lgbtiq communities.
$300,000
International Social Justice Fund · New York, NY · 2023
Support for increase safety, reduce discrimination, and strengthen lgbti communities in burundi, kenya, rwanda, tanzania, and uganda.
$300,000
International Social Justice Fund · New York, NY · 2022
Support for legal empowerment of underserved communities
$300,000
International Social Justice Fund · New York, NY · 2022
Support for legal empowerment of underserved communities
$299,223
Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education & Conservation · Washington, DC · 2024
Support for the implementation of the conservation action plan to mitigate key threats to gorillas, chimpanzees, and their habitats.
$295,756
African Wildlife Foundation · Washington, DC · 2022
Support for conserving bonobos in the drcs lomako yokokala faunal reserve, developing a management strategy to support long-term conservation.
$295,756
African Wildlife Foundation · Washington, DC · 2022
Support for conserving bonobos in the drcs lomako yokokala faunal reserve, developing a management strategy to support long-term conservation.
$295,000
The Other Foundation · 2022
Support for grantmaking in southern africa to advance advocacy for safety, legal protection, and social inclusion of intersex, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, and gay people.
$295,000
The Other Foundation · 2022
Support for grantmaking in southern africa to advance advocacy for safety, legal protection, and social inclusion of intersex, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, and gay people.
$275,000
Rewild · Austin, TX · 2023
Support for iucns primate specialist groups section on great apes (sga), the sections arrc task force (avoid, reduce, restore, conserve), and state of the apes phase ii.
$269,000
African Parks Foundation of America · New York, NY · 2022
Support for safeguarding lossi gorilla sanctuary in the hopes of building a sustainable future for the congos people and wildlife.
$269,000
African Parks Foundation of America · New York, NY · 2022
Support for safeguarding lossi gorilla sanctuary in the hopes of building a sustainable future for the congos people and wildlife.
$266,000
The Other Foundation · 2024
Support to advance advocacy for safety, legal protection, and social inclusion of lgbtqi people.
$250,492
African Wildlife Foundation · Washington, DC · 2024
Support to improve bonobo conservation through collaboration and community engagement.
$250,000
Astraea Foundation · New York, NY · 2024
Support for the safety, justice & protections for lgbtqi caribbean people project.
$250,000
Fondo Semillas Ac · 2024
Support for grassroots lbtqi+ organizations.
$250,000
Stichting Hivos (Humanistisch Instituut Voor Ontwikkelings-Samenwerking) · 2024
Support for grantmaking to advance lgbtq+ rights.
$250,000
Fondo Semillas Ac · 2023
Support for the lbtqi+ social inclusion project to provide grants to organizations in mexico.
$250,000
National Center for Transgender Equality · Washington, DC · 2023
Support for project magpie to strengthen the national transgender movement in the us.
$250,000
Stichting Hivos (Humanistisch Instituut Voor Ontwikkelings-Samenwerking) · 2023
Support for grantmaking to advance lgbtqi+ rights in central america.
$250,000
Fondo Semillas Ac · 2022
Support for the lbtqi+ social inclusion project to provide grants to organizations in mexico.
$250,000
Fondo Semillas Ac · 2022
Support for the lbtqi+ social inclusion project to provide grants to organizations in mexico.
$250,000
Stichting Hivos · 2022
Support for grantmaking to advance lgbtqi+ rights in central america.
$250,000
Stichting Hivos · 2022
Support for grantmaking to advance lgbtqi+ rights in central america.
$241,776
Fauna & Flora International · 2022
Support for cao-vit gibbon conservation in vietnam by maintaining core activities whilst action planning proceeds.
$241,776
Fauna & Flora International · 2022
Support for cao-vit gibbon conservation in vietnam by maintaining core activities whilst action planning proceeds.
$235,776
Fauna & Flora International · 2023
Support for cao-vit gibbon conservation in vietnam to build on a revision of the species action plan.
$235,324
World Wildlife Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
Support for inclusive great ape conservation in the forests of northern republic of congo: promoting more holistic models of land management for wildlife and people.
$235,324
World Wildlife Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
Support for inclusive great ape conservation in the forests of northern republic of congo: promoting more holistic models of land management for wildlife and people.
$234,039
Village Enterprise Fund · San Carlos, CA · 2023
Support for the parks: poverty alleviation and removal of kibale snares project, reducing threats to chimpanzees and improving human well-being in and around kibale national park.
$232,078
Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues · New York, NY · 2023
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 w… read allSupport 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. less
$231,000
African Parks Foundation of America · New York, NY · 2023
Support for safeguarding lossi gorilla sanctuary in the hopes of building a sustainable future for the congos people and wildlife.
$227,150
Rewild · Austin, TX · 2022
Support for the arrc (avoidance, reduction, restoration, compensation) task force for mitigating the impacts of large-scale infrastructure projects on apes and their habitat.
$227,150
Rewild · Austin, TX · 2022
Support for the arrc (avoidance, reduction, restoration, compensation) task force for mitigating the impacts of large-scale infrastructure projects on apes and their habitat.
$225,000
Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues · New York, NY · 2024
Support for out in the south to build a network of funders as well as operating support.
$225,000
Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues · New York, NY · 2022
General operating support
$225,000
Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues · New York, NY · 2022
General operating support
$225,000
Greenpeace Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
Support to strengthen advocacy in partnership with civil society, political actors, and local communities and indigenous people to protect the ape habitats in the congo basin.
$225,000
Greenpeace Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
Support to strengthen advocacy in partnership with civil society, political actors, and local communities and indigenous people to protect the ape habitats in the congo basin.
$225,000
Transgender Law Center · Oakland, CA · 2022
Support for the border butterfly project developing an immediate and long-term response at the us/mexico border for lgbt migrants and the detention systems that harm them.
$225,000
Transgender Law Center · Oakland, CA · 2022
Support for the border butterfly project developing an immediate and long-term response at the us/mexico border for lgbt migrants and the detention systems that harm them.
$215,605
Village Enterprise Fund · San Carlos, CA · 2022
Support for the parks: poverty alleviation and removal of kibale snares project, reducing threats to chimpanzees and improving human well-being in and around kibale national park.
$215,605
Village Enterprise Fund · San Carlos, CA · 2022
Support for the parks: poverty alleviation and removal of kibale snares project, reducing threats to chimpanzees and improving human well-being in and around kibale national park.
$215,438
Wildlife Conservation Society · Bronx, NY · 2022
Support for sustaining efforts to reduce wildmeat demand in central african cities, building a local campaign to target local audiences.
$215,438
Wildlife Conservation Society · Bronx, NY · 2022
Support for sustaining efforts to reduce wildmeat demand in central african cities, building a local campaign to target local audiences.
$211,375
Yayasan Keadilan Hijau Indonesia · 2024
Support to conserve the ecosystem through advocacy and multi-stakeholder engagement.
$210,003
People Resources and Conservation Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
Support to establish community-based orangutan and gibbon habitat conservation.
$207,965
World Wildlife Fund · Washington, DC · 2023
Support for inclusive great ape conservation in the forests of northern republic of congo, promoting more holistic models of land management for wildlife and people.
$202,877
The Rainforest Foundation (UK) · 2022
Support for continued conservation of bonobos in the lomami national park and working to further integrate leadership from local communities.
$202,877
The Rainforest Foundation (UK) · 2022
Support for continued conservation of bonobos in the lomami national park and working to further integrate leadership from local communities.
$200,649
People Resources and Conservation Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
Support to establish community-based orangutan and gibbon habitat conservation in the batang toru forest ecosystem.
$200,649
People Resources and Conservation Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
Support to establish community-based orangutan and gibbon habitat conservation in the batang toru forest ecosystem.
$200,000
Center for Orangutan and Chimpanzee Conservation · Wauchula, FL · 2024
General operating support
$200,000
Equality Federation Institute · Portland, OR · 2024
Support for the national movement convening to develop long- and short-term strategies for nationwide coordination.
$200,000
Frankfurt Zoological Society US · Washington, DC · 2024
Support for strengthening the long-term protection of an important site for bonobos.
$200,000
Hutan - Kinabatangan Orang-Utan Conservation Project · 2024
Support for research of orangutan population dynamics and human-wildlife coexistence to improve land-use management in fragmented ape habitat.
$200,000
International Rivers Network · Oakland, CA · 2024
Support for challenging the construction of a dam to protect chimpanzees and community rights.
$200,000
Proteus Fund · Waltham, MA · 2024
General operating support
$200,000
Rewild · Austin, TX · 2024
Support of the grauers gorilla population n virunga national park and contribute to the conservation of apes regionally.
$200,000
Tides Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2024
Support for the movement voter funds capacity building program and a funders learning circle.
$200,000
Transgender Law Center · Oakland, CA · 2024
Support for the border butterflies projects policy advocacy, community organizing, and legal and humanitarian support.
$200,000
Center for Orangutan and Chimpanzee Conservation · Wauchula, FL · 2023
General operating support to provide captive great apes accredited-level, lifetime care with dignity in a safe, healthy, and enriching environment; currently that includes 27 orangutans and 44 chimpanzees.
$200,000
Equality Federation Institute · Portland, OR · 2023
Support for the national lgbtq movement convening to develop long- and short-term strategies for nationwide coordination in response to the wave of anti-trans policies and discourse, and to push back against attacks on … read allSupport for the national lgbtq movement convening to develop long- and short-term strategies for nationwide coordination in response to the wave of anti-trans policies and discourse, and to push back against attacks on trans and gender nonconforming people, including youth. less
$200,000
International Rivers Network · Oakland, CA · 2023
Support for challenging the construction of the koukoutamba dam in the moyen bafing national park to protect chimpanzees and community rights in fouta djallon, guinea.

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