What is a Community Foundation?

A tax-exempt, not-for-profit, philanthropic institution, supported by donations from individuals, corporations and private foundations.

Community foundations form partnerships with donors who can make one gift that supports numerous diverse organizations meeting long-term community goals (i.e. HIV/AIDS, gay youth)

A volunteer board of directors knowledgeable about the community it serves governs a community foundation.

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What is Stonewall Community Foundation?

The public charity for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender New York.

A funding resource that serves as an endowment to meet the long-term evolving needs of a diverse lesbian and gay community.

A catalyst working to promote charitable giving within the community.

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Why Do We Need a Lesbian and Gay Community Foundation?

Mainstream foundations give less than 1% of their total giving collectively to LGBT issues. We focus exclusively on these issues.

Because Stonewall offers an awareness and sensitivity to community issues that most mainstream philanthropic organizations lack.

Because we need a permanent resource that can respond to the evolving needs of the community.

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Where does Stonewall receive its financial support?

As a community organization, Stonewall relies on the generosity of individuals like you for its support.

Stonewall´s annual campaign Spring for Tomorrow, is its single largest source of support.

The foundation also produces several special events and seeks the financial support of area corporations and other foundations.

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I already donate to a number of community organizations. Why should I give to Stonewall?

Your gift supports Stonewall’s mission to strengthen the entire lesbian and gay community.

Stonewall provides grants to community groups that many donors don’t even know exist.

Stonewall grants are different than the financial support organizations receive from other donations because they target infrastructure development that will help them become more self-sustaining.

Stonewall is one of the few funders providing seed money for new and emerging organizations meeting critical needs in our community.

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How does Stonewall make its grants?

Grants are determined by an independent Grant Advisory Committee comprised of community representatives and leaders in areas of health and human services, government, and advocacy organizations.

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What does Stonewall do in addition to its grants cycle?

Stonewall trains non-profits in organizational development issues (i.e. grant writing, basic fundraising, board member development, etc.)

Stonewall provides investment advice and seminars to individuals and organizations.

Stonewall serves as a forum for donor organizations, community leaders and friends to strengthen and shape the future of our community.

Stonewall Institute

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What does Stonewall hope to accomplish?

To establish an annual campaign to secure the future of Stonewall and the community it serves.

To connect agencies and projects with skilled volunteers and community resources.

To increase our ability to provide technical assistance and supportive programs that will help community not-for-profits become stronger more self-sustaining organizations.

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How do I make a gift to the Foundation?

An outright gift of cash (paid with check, credit card or money order).

A pledge to be paid during the next year on a schedule of your choosing (i.e. monthly, quarterly).

Gifts of appreciated stock, which can have significant tax benefits.

Make a gift to Stonewall

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