A RELIABLE RESOURCE FOR GRANTMAKERS 
For nearly three decades, Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues has studied and strengthened philanthropy to secure LGBTQ rights and advance racial, economic and gender justice.
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COMMON VISION 
Grantmakers in various regions are coalescing to create healthy communities with widespread equity.
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RACIAL EQUITY 
What could a social change movement accomplish if it bridged the divide that dilutes its potential?
A question for our times.
IN THE NEWS
Racial Equity ‘Report Card’ Examines LGBTQ Grantmakers as Part of a Broader Dialogue on Philanthropy and Widespread Equity
[NEW YORK]
(July 7, 2008)
Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues releases a “report card” detailing how 19 LGBTQ grantmakers integrate racial equity into their grantmaking and internal operations.
Chronicle of Philanthropy: Racial Equity & Grant Making to Gay Causes
[WASHINGTON, DC]
(May 4, 2008)
While foundations that support gay causes have significantly increased their giving to charities led by minorities over the last five years, not all such grant makers make racial equity a priority, according to a new report by Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues.
The Advocate: Digging for Dollars
[NEW YORK]
(April 23, 2008)
In 2006 less than 9% of total funding for LGBT issues went to groups that work with blacks, Latinos, and other people of color. Conn Corrigan finds out why -- and what’s being done.