GRASS ROOTS GAY RIGHTS FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on advancing LGBTQ+ rights through strategic funding. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $285.4K across 47 grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with the foundation.
Mission Statement
CHANGE LIVES BY SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND CONNECTED BAY AREA LGBTQ COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
2
LGBTQ rights
Human rights
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Openhouse
San Francisco, CA
$155.5K
7%
PRC
San Francisco, CA
$133.5K
6%
SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$129.6K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GRASS ROOTS GAY RIGHTS FOUNDATION?
No. GRASS ROOTS GAY RIGHTS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GRASS ROOTS GAY RIGHTS FOUNDATION give?
GRASS ROOTS GAY RIGHTS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GRASS ROOTS GAY RIGHTS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GRASS ROOTS GAY RIGHTS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GRASS ROOTS GAY RIGHTS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, GRASS ROOTS GAY RIGHTS FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $285 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GRASS ROOTS GAY RIGHTS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, GRASS ROOTS GAY RIGHTS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include Openhouse, PRC, and SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GRASS ROOTS GAY RIGHTS FOUNDATION?
GRASS ROOTS GAY RIGHTS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.