Human Rights Campaign Foundation
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the official 501(c)(3) foundation of the Human Rights Campaign, working to advance LGBTQ+ equality through research, public education, and programs such as the Corporate Equality Index, Healthcare Equality Index, Welcoming Schools, and the Trans Justice Initiative.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A mission-aligned LGBTQ+ nonprofit or community health/advocacy organization with programs in HIV testing, local community services, trainings, or event-based outreach that can absorb small-to-medium program grants and demonstrate measurable outcomes.
Good Fit
- • Project directly advances LGBTQ+ health, HIV testing distribution, community outreach, training, or event support.
- • Budget request in the small-to-mid grant range consistent with recent awards ($5K–$100K typical).
- • Clear plans for program deliverables and reporting.
- • Located or operating in states the funder has supported, especially programs connected to Washington, DC.
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached organizations in 10 states, demonstrating multi-state activity, but about 78% of dollars were concentrated in the foundation's home jurisdiction, indicating a strong local concentration alongside broader reach.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 20 distinct recipients with many small-to-mid awards, signalling a broad recipient set for that year, even though a single recurring grantee dominated the dollar amount.
New Applicants
Direct behavioral evidence shows 19 new recipients entered the portfolio in the latest year, which strongly implies new entrants can access funding; however, there is no formal application guideline posted, so outreach would rely on the website/contact routes rather than a public RFP.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
