Grants to Charities: 

Grants to organizations are made to tax-exempt public charities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Program interests include, but are not limited to: LGBTQIA2S+ support, disadvantaged youth, public health, women, the arts, those experiencing food insecurity, and the unhoused. The Looking Out Foundation generally does not support: endowment programs, fund raising events, annual appeals of well-established organizations, scholarships, or grants to individuals.

Please note that the Looking Out Foundation receives far more requests each grant cycle than it can support. The average grant allocation is between $5,000 and $25,000. 

While we have a broad focus, our priorities this year include:

• Supporting displaced people and immigrant communities
• Defending the rights and joys of Trans and Gender Expansive people and
• Increasing needed access to mental health resources

Grant decisions are normally made twice per year in May and November. Applicants seeking a May decision must apply no later than January 15th. Applicants seeking a November decision must apply no later than July 1st. Applicants may not submit a proposal more than once in any twelve-month period. 

To apply for funding, please fill out this form.