LGBTQ Charities in New York, NY

Based in New York, NY, the New York Women's Foundation operates as a dynamic platform for women, non-binary, and gender-expansive people, grounded in the belief that when these communities thrive, their families and communities flourish. For nearly four decades, the Foundation has cultivated a cross-cultural alliance of community partners united by shared commitment to gender, racial, and economic justice. The organization distinguishes itself through its radical generosity and unwavering support for those leading real social change, recognizing that problems and solutions exist within the same communities. The Foundation's approach centers trust and participation, empowering community leaders to shape grantmaking decisions rather than imposing top-down solutions. In its most recent fiscal year, the Foundation awarded over $8.5 million to 125 community partners, directly impacting more than 500,000 people across New York and beyond. The organization's commitment extends to building common ground and uplifting the underrepresented through interconnected work in economic justice, health equity, civic engagement, and leadership development. As a public community foundation, the New York Women's Foundation raises every dollar it invests, relying on the generosity of donor activists and community members who believe in powering forward together. This New York-based organization has established itself as a force for change, pioneering approaches to grantmaking that have inspired changemakers, philanthropic foundations, and policy leaders across the United States.

Rooted in the historic Stonewall Uprising of 1969, The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative represents a living legacy of resistance, resilience, and community care in New York, NY. As the official charitable organization of the Stonewall Inn—centerpiece of one of the United States' newest national monuments—SIGBI carries forward the spirit of those who stood up against systemic harassment by dedicating itself to eliminating social intolerance affecting LGBTQ citizens throughout America and worldwide. The organization was born from the struggles and ideals of the LGBTQ rights movement, and today it honors that heritage by standing alongside grassroots organizations, especially in communities where the fight for equality faces the greatest obstacles. SIGBI believes that ongoing discrimination and harassment can no longer be tolerated, and the organization works tirelessly to build a more inclusive and just world through safe space initiatives, educational programming, and meaningful dialogue. By supporting SIGBI, individuals and corporate partners become part of a global movement dedicated to ensuring that every LGBTQ person can live openly, safely, and authentically. The organization's work spans from local New York initiatives to international efforts, reflecting the understanding that the Stonewall Inn's legacy belongs not just to one community, but to all those fighting for dignity, equality, and justice worldwide.

The W.O.W. Project emerged in New York, NY in 2016 as a response to the urgent need to preserve Chinatown's creative culture amid rapid gentrification and displacement pressures. Founded by Mei Lum, this women, non-binary, queer, and trans-led initiative operates from a deep commitment to sustaining community ownership over Manhattan's Chinatown and centering the leadership of young women and nonbinary youth in building collective power. At its heart, The W.O.W. Project is driven by a core mission to create intergenerational spaces where conversations cross age gaps and seed mutual understanding. The organization envisions a future of Chinatown that prioritizes the voices and visions of marginalized community members, particularly young people and LGBTQ+ individuals, while fostering solidarity across broader Asian American communities. This vision extends beyond New York, NY to build connections of understanding and collective empowerment that transcend neighborhood boundaries. What distinguishes The W.O.W. Project is its integrated approach to cultural work and activism—recognizing that arts and culture are not separate from community survival and resistance, but essential to it. Through artist residencies, youth development, public art installations, community events, and mutual aid practices, the organization weaves together cultural celebration with practical support for those facing displacement. The W.O.W. Project represents a model of community-based cultural work that actively resists erasure while creating spaces where Chinatown residents can imagine and build the neighborhood they want for themselves and future generations.