The only #LGBTQ community foundation in the Northwest - advancing equity and justice through grants, scholarships, sponsorships, public education, and advocacyWe build a better, safer, and more equitable world for LGBTQ+ people and their families in the Northwest.

Core values

- **Advocacy and Public Education**: The foundation has been instrumental in defending and advancing anti-discrimination protections, particularly for transgender individuals, and has successfully contributed to the defeat of discriminatory legislation and ballot initiatives[1][4].
- **Workplace Equality**: They have worked with nearly 30 companies to add anti-discrimination protections to their employment policies, impacting over 3.3 million employees worldwide[1].
- **Support for Homeless LGBTQ Youth**: The foundation has launched initiatives to address the critical issue of homelessness among LGBTQ youth, providing essential resources and support to a vulnerable population[2].
- **Racial Equity**: The foundation centers racial equity in all its work, recognizing the interconnected struggles for LGBTQ+ equity and racial equity[4].
- **Grantmaking and Community Support**: They provide financial resources, technical support, and scholarships, empowering LGBTQ+ individuals and communities[4].