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STONEWALL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133550688 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE R110 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Medium ($1M-$10M) · stonewallfoundation.org
revenue
$2.2M
expenses
$2.3M
net assets
$4.6M
employees
8
volunteers
43
program ratio
58%
mission · from form 990

TO SUPPORT NYC LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER (LGBTQ) COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Stonewall Community Foundation supports LGBTQ+ communities in New York City and across the United States through grantmaking, scholarships, and donor-advised funds. The organization channels resources to LGBTQ+ individuals and organizations via community-driven giving circles, targeted scholarship programs, and capacity-building initiatives. It emphasizes collective philanthropy, leadership development, and strategic funding aligned with racial and social justice.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $129K
    GIVING CIRCLES: A SPECIALIZED PROGRAM FOR DONORS WHO COLLECTIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO A FUND TO THEN DISTRIBUTE GRANTS TO QUALIFYING ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS. DONORS MAKE MONTHLY OR ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND THEN PARTICIPATE IN COLLECTIVE DECISION-MAKING ON OUTGOING GRANTS (QUARTER SHARE). ALTERNATIVELY, COLLECTIVE FUNDS ARE USED FOR DESIGNATED CAUSES, SUCH AS SUPPORTING LGBTQ YOUTH.
  2. #2 $56K
    COMMUNITY LEARNING: DEVELOPING THE COMPETENCY AND SKILLS OF CORPORATE COMMUNITIES, NONPROFIT LEADERS, AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO BETTER SUPPORT LGBTQ MOVEMENTS AND PHILANTHROPY, WITH A FOCUS ON TOPICAL CONVENINGS AND TAILORED ENGAGEMENT THAT INCLUDES FREE WORKSHOPS, COACHING, AND PROJECT CONSULTING.
named programs · 9 · from sources

What they call their work

Aritzia x Stonewall Scholarship
Scholarship for LGBTQ+ women pursuing studies in business, fashion, retail, or social justice advocacy
Community Learning
Program offering workshops, coaching, and consulting to build competency in corporate and nonprofit communities around LGBTQ+ philanthropy and movements
Emergency Response Fund
Fund providing rapid support to LGBTQ+ organizations impacted by natural disasters, violence, or sudden crises
Fred Ohm Dream Builder Scholarship
Scholarship for LGBTQ+ immigrants or foster youth pursuing undergraduate studies in New York State
Hawley Przybycien Lesbian Scholarship
Scholarship for lesbian students demonstrating leadership and commitment to LGBTQ+ or feminist causes
Phil’s Fund Scholarship
Scholarship for LGBTQ+ students attending public college in the Bronx, NYC, with financial need
Stonewall Quarter Share
Young donors giving circle where members contribute monthly; three-quarters supports Stonewall’s work, and one-quarter funds grants to LGBTQ+ organizations chosen democratically by members
The Dad Fund
Community giving circle of gay dads who pool resources to fund programs supporting LGBTQ+ youth in New York City
Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship
Scholarship for lesbians pursuing undergraduate or graduate education in the U.S.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • LGBTQ+ and Community-Based Educational Scholarships 1 activity
    • Administering scholarship programs for LGBTQ+ students
      Administers the largest scholarship program in the U.S. for immigrant and newcomer LGBTQ+ students; awards one-time scholarships ranging from $4,000 to $7,500 directly to educational institutions. Offers targeted scholarships for LGBTQ+ women, Harvey Milk High School graduates, and LGBTQ+ youth affiliated with The Center’s Youth Program through legacy endowments and donor-advised funds.
  • LGBTQ+ Community Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Funding LGBTQ+ organizations and initiatives through grantmaking
      Funds over 700 nonprofit organizations working to advance LGBTQ+ liberation and racial, social, and economic justice; supports nearly 200 organizations annually with grants for cultural, rights-based, and wellness initiatives. Includes emergency funding for organizations responding to natural disasters, violence, and crises affecting LGBTQ+ communities.
  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Hosting the Vision Awards to honor and fund LGBTQ+ advocacy
      Hosts the annual Vision Awards to recognize individuals who advance the well-being of LGBTQ+ people and to raise funds that support grantmaking, programs, and operations.
  • Donor-Advised Fund Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Operating donor-advised and collective giving vehicles
      Offers donor-advised funds, field of interest funds, and scholarship funds that allow donors to make tax-deductible contributions and recommend grants over time, including beyond their lifetime. Operates giving circles and a Fund Partner Program that pool donor resources to collectively decide on and distribute grants to LGBTQ+ organizations and causes.
  • LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 1 activity
    • Organizing community engagement and volunteer events
      Organizes member-led volunteer activities such as wellness kit assembly for Trans Day of Visibility, volunteering at shelters like Trinity Place Shelter, and hosting educational events such as queer history scavenger hunts in New York City neighborhoods.
  • Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
    • Providing capacity-building support to nonprofits and corporate partners
      Provides free workshops, coaching, and project consulting to strengthen nonprofit leaders, corporate communities, and public engagement in LGBTQ+ philanthropy and movements. Supports corporate partners in DE&I strategies, employee engagement, and volunteer events through collaborative planning and execution of joint campaigns and events.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.21M
Contributions & grants$2.29M104%
Program service revenue$9K0%
Investment income$177K8%
Other revenue$-266K
expenses
Total expenses$2.30M
Program expenses58%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising19%
Salaries & benefits$1.01M
Grants paid out$800K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.18M
Cash$1.01M
Investments$4.81M
Liabilities$1.63M
Net assets$4.56M
Liquid reserves30.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +71.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LAUREN TODD MANAGING DIRECTOR 40 $173K
JARRETT LUCAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 03/24) 40 $163K
GATTLIN MILLER DIR. OF COMM. & PARTNERSHIPS 40 $122K
ELISA CRESPO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF 11/24) 40 $24K
board members · 21
  • ALEXIS DIAZ — DIRECTOR
  • BYRON PACHECO — DIRECTOR
  • CAREMLYN MALALIS — DIRECTOR
  • CECILIA GENTILI — DIRECTOR (UNTIL 02/24)
  • DEVIN-NORELLE — DIRECTOR
  • GABRIEL MORALES — DIRECTOR
  • ISAAC JEAN-FRANCOIS — SECRETARY
  • JAVIER MORGADO — DIRECTOR
  • KATE DONIGER — DIRECTOR
  • KEESHA GASKINS-NATHAN — DIRECTOR
  • MEDINA — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MELISSA MADZEL — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MIRA PATEL — PRESIDENT
  • NICHOLAS HODGES — DIRECTOR
  • OTIS ROLLEY — DIRECTOR
  • RACHEL KORBERG — DIRECTOR
  • SANDY FERNANDEZ — TREASURER
  • SUMAN CHAKRABORTY — DIRECTOR
  • TABYTHA GONZALEZ — DIRECTOR
  • TATYANA FAZLALIZADEH — DIRECTOR
  • YVETTE MILEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • Amida Care Partner — Honored as a 2026 Stonewall Visionary for its leadership in the fight against HIV.
  • Aresty Family Partner — Gold sponsor of the Revel 2025 event.
  • Aritzia Partner — Co-established the Aritzia x Stonewall Scholarship to support LGBTQ+ women in higher education.
  • Charles Schwab Partner — Financial institution used for receiving stock donations to Stonewall Community Foundation.
  • Dad Fund Partner — Giving circle that directs collective funds toward supporting LGBTQ youth.
  • Diane Hawley & Carol Przybycien Partner — Founded the Hawley Przybycien Lesbian Scholarship to support lesbian students pursuing higher education.
  • Dockers Partner — Longstanding partnership inspiring digital content and special events.
  • Heat Program Partner — Recipient of a $35,000 grant from Stonewall Community Foundation through the Revel event.
  • Hetrick Martin Institute Partner — Partners to support graduating students of Harvey Milk High School through scholarship funding.
  • Jose Partner — Recipient of the Little Bird Scholarship, sharing lived experience of scholarship impact.
  • Kavod Partner — Donor-led giving circle that participates in collective grantmaking decisions.
  • Kim Hoover & Lynn Hackney Partner — Stonewall Legacy Circle members who have named Stonewall Community Foundation as the recipient of their estate proceeds.
  • Nick Hodges & Russell Brent Partner — Stonewall Legacy Circle members who have named Stonewall Community Foundation as a beneficiary in their trust.
  • Peggy Traub and Phyllis Dicker Partner — Established the Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship to support lesbians in higher education.
  • Quarter Share Partner — Donor-led giving circle that collectively decides and distributes grants through the foundation.
  • Ralph Lauren Partner — Ongoing collaboration focused on LGBTQ+ philanthropy and global equality.
  • Ralph Lauren Corp. Partner — Honored as a 2026 Stonewall Visionary for its commitment to belonging and equity.
  • SKITTLES Partner — Presenting sponsor of the Revel 2025 event.
  • Spring Fertility Partner — Gold sponsor of the Revel 2025 event.
  • Stay Gold Fund Partner — Funds trans individuals in New York State for gender-affirming procedures through a dedicated grant program.
  • The Center Partner — Collaborates to provide scholarship opportunities to members of The Center's Youth Program.
  • Trillium Asset Management Partner — Provides pooled ESG investment options for donor funds managed through Stonewall Community Foundation.
  • Trinity Place Shelter Partner — Partner organization where SQS members volunteered in April 2026.
  • Urban Decay Partner — Continuing partnership used to highlight brand values, particularly around rebranding.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Barrier Reduction in Access to Education
    methodology: barrier-reduction
    By reducing structural barriers—such as through a universal scholarship application—the foundation increases access to educational opportunities for LGBTQ+ individuals, because lowering administrative and procedural hurdles enables more students to overcome socioeconomic and social exclusion.
  • Equity-Centered, Community-Responsive Funding
    methodology: equity-centered_grantmaking
    By stewarding funds through an equity-centered and community-responsive approach, resources are directed to where they are most needed within the LGBTQ+ community, because this alignment between identified needs and grantmaking increases impact, trust, and cultural relevance.
  • Movement-Strengthening Through Public Engagement
    methodology: movement-strengthening_through_public_celebration
    By hosting high-profile and celebratory events that highlight influential advocates, the foundation strengthens broader support for the LGBTQ+ movement during times of political threat, because public visibility and communal recognition foster resilience, attract younger supporters, and convert symbolic power into fundraising and engagement.
  • Participatory Grantmaking through Giving Circles
    methodology: participatory_grantmaking
    By using donor-led and member-driven giving circles, the foundation democratizes funding decisions and increases community ownership of LGBTQ+ causes, because collective decision-making enhances engagement, builds philanthropic capacity, and aligns resources with authentic community needs.