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The LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund is an affinity fund launched in 2024 with a $3 million endowment from the Cleveland Foundation that will grow for decades with community support. The fund’s mission is to empower LGBTQ+ communities by leveraging philanthropy to advance queer justice and equity.
Ohio has the sixth largest LGBTQ+ adult population, with an estimated 75,000 LGBTQ+ adults in Greater Cleveland, according to the Williams Institute. While this is likely an undercount, the Cleveland Foundation is proud to be among the top 10 community foundations investing in LGBTQ+ causes.
The Cleveland Foundation recognizes the need for more resources, which is why we launched the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund to continue supporting and investing in our LGBTQ+ community.
The Opportunity Fund will raise and grant resources for Greater Cleveland organizations serving and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community. The fund itself is guided by a committee of LGBTQ+ community members and allies who help steward grantmaking, fundraising and overall strategy.
Mission
To empower LGBTQ+ communities by leveraging philanthropy to advance queer justice and equity
Philanthropy
By making a gift to the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund, you are joining a movement to create lasting change for the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Cleveland. Your support helps amplify voices, empower organizations and build a future that advances justice and equity.
Together, we can ensure the vital work of this fund continues to grow and uplift those who need it most — today, tomorrow and for generations to come.
Grantmaking
The LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund issues grants on an annual basis. Grant requests are reviewed by the advisory committee in partnership with Cleveland Foundation staff.