Equity Foundation
PhilanthropyOregon, United States0-1 Employees
Equity Foundation is a grant-making nonprofit organized as a 501(c)(3) in the philanthropic fundraising sector, focused on advancing social, economic, and political equity for the LGBTQ community. Based in Portland, Oregon, the organization channels resources to fund programs that support LGBTQ youth, human rights advocacy, HIV/AIDS housing and services, and arts-based initiatives, as well as efforts that engage and connect diverse communities around LGBTQ issues. Its primary audience includes partner organizations delivering vital community services in Oregon and Southwest Washington, with a mission to act as a vehicle for positive social change through targeted grants. The foundation operates with a lean staff footprint and has been involved in collaborations and partnerships noted in recent years, including a documented merger-related development and partnerships with media and advocacy groups, reflecting its role within the broader ecosystem of LGBTQ-focused philanthropy.