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The wayOut LGBTQ Foundation aka wayOUT

The wayOut LGBTQ Foundation aka wayOUT

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
82-3204059
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The wayOut LGBTQ Foundation aka wayOUT

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
82-3204059

Overview

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Est.

2017

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The wayOut LGBTQ Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Florida, California, and South Dakota, distributing a total of $425K across 19 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

wayOUT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization seeking to empower LGBTQ+ youth to feel safe being who they really are. With 4 local chapters and an aggressive growth plan, wayOUT will invest in over 15 at-need LGBTQ+ youth centers by 2022.
Total Funding Given

$425K

2024
Grantees funded
19
Multi-year grantees
0%
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Total No. of Grants

4

Median 1st year grant
$70K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
C
Cameron Hood
Board Member
A
Alexander Moore
Board Member
T
Tiffany Barillas
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The wayOut LGBTQ Foundation aka wayOUT?
No. The wayOut LGBTQ Foundation aka wayOUT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The wayOut LGBTQ Foundation aka wayOUT give?
The wayOut LGBTQ Foundation aka wayOUT primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, California, and South Dakota. 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 The wayOut LGBTQ Foundation aka wayOUT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The wayOut LGBTQ Foundation aka wayOUT fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $70 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The wayOut LGBTQ Foundation aka wayOUT make each year?
In 2024, The wayOut LGBTQ Foundation aka wayOUT awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $425 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The wayOut LGBTQ Foundation aka wayOUT fund recently?
In 2024, The wayOut LGBTQ Foundation aka wayOUT awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include TRANSFORMATION PROJECT INC, CAPITAL TEA INC, and ALSO FOR GAY YOUTH INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The wayOut LGBTQ Foundation aka wayOUT?
The wayOut LGBTQ Foundation aka wayOUT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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