Philanthropic funding for LGBTQ+ organizations in the U.S. drastically declined to $209.4 million in 2023, a 19% drop from 2022, worsening to 22% when accounting for inflation. This decline comes as many foundations choose to remain anonymous, fearing political retaliation amidst rising hostility toward LGBTQ+ issues. A report indicates that only 20 cents of every $100 awarded by U.S. foundations supported LGBTQ communities, a decrease from the prior year. Additionally, the wave of anti-trans legislation continues, with many bills introduced and enacted across the country, coinciding with a politically charged environment.
Philanthropy for LGBTQ+ causes in the U.S. dropped to $209.4 million in 2023, a 19% decline from 2022, deepening to 22% when adjusted for inflation.
The report from Funders for LGBTQ Issues indicates that just 20 cents of every $100 awarded by U.S. foundations in 2023 supported LGBTQ communities, down from 25 cents in 2022.
Many philanthropic institutions are choosing to stay anonymous due to fears of political retaliation and the rising hostility towards progressive causes.
Legislatures in 49 states introduced 947 anti-trans bills in the first half of 2025, with 118 enacted, building on the 701 bills from 2024.
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