GrantmakersDistrict of Columbia

National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of

Washington, DC · EIN 13-4219714. Reported 267 grants totalling $3,612,100 to 224 organizations across tax years 2021-2024, on Form 990 Schedule I.

224organizations funded
$10,000median reported grant
$3,612,100granted, 2021-2024
13%of grantees funded again the next year
6%of dollars to its largest recipient

Does this grantmaker accept applications?

Its tax return does not say, and we will not guess. Private foundations file Form 990-PF, which asks outright whether they fund only organizations they select themselves -- 78% say yes, and that one answer is what lets the rest of this site tell you which foundations are worth approaching. Grantmaking charities like this one file a regular Form 990 instead, and the IRS never puts the question to them. Anyone claiming to know the answer from the filing is inventing it.

Three things in the filing do bear on it:

  1. What kind of organization it is. For National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of, the IRS classifies it under community improvement rather than as a grantmaker (NTEE S41) -- it is an operating charity that also makes grants.
  2. How spread out its giving is. 224 distinct organizations, with 6% of the dollars going to the largest single recipient. That is genuinely spread out -- the mark of a funder making many independent decisions rather than underwriting one institution.
  3. How much its list changes. 13% of one year's grantees are funded again the next, across 3 year-to-year transitions. That is below the 57% median for grantmaking charities, and well below the 67% private foundations manage. A list that turns over this much is one a newcomer can realistically join.

How big are its grants?

The median reported grant is $10,000. Half of what it reported fell between $10,000 and $10,000; the smallest was $5,500 and the largest $100,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong organization.

Schedule I only reports grants over $5,000. Form 990 requires a charity to list recipients it paid more than that and lets it omit the rest, so every grant-size figure on this page describes the grants it reported, not all of them. Its real median is lower and its real recipient count is higher. This is also why these numbers cannot be compared with the private-foundation figures elsewhere on this site -- Form 990-PF has no reporting floor, so the two are different populations rather than two samples of one.
$5,000 - $10,000
61 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
185 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
14 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
1 grant
$100,000 - $250,000
6 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by the EIN the filer reported, not by name, so an organization that was typed differently in two years appears once rather than twice.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
J&b Joint Ventures IncFredericksburg, VA$200,000222022
Cafe GabrielaOakland, CA$100,000112022
Cafe Gabriela LLCOakland, CA$100,000112021
Pitchers LLCWashington, DC$100,000112022
Pitchers LLCWashington, DC$100,000112021
Greater Houston Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Chamber of CoHouston, TX$89,500542024
Out Georgia Business AllianceAtlanta, GA$61,600432024
National Asian & Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & EntWashington, DC$50,000112021
National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of CommerceWashington, DC$50,000432024
Colorado Business Council IncDenver, CO$47,500322023
Mark Hunters Palm Springs LtdPalm Springs, CA$47,500322024
Golden Gate Business AssociationSan Francisco, CA$45,000222023
North Texas Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Chamber of Cmmrc IncDallas, TX$41,500332024
Desert Business AssociationPalm Springs, CA$40,500332023
Independence Business AlliancePhiladelphia, PA$40,500332024
Twin Cities QuorumMinneapolis, MN$37,500332023
Long Beach Lgbtq Chamber of CommerceLong Beach, CA$35,500322023
Miami Dade Gay Lesbian Chamber of CommerceMiami Beach, FL$35,500222023
4WEST LoungeNew York, NY$35,000222023
Pride ChamberOrlando, FL$33,000332023
R House WynwoodMiami, FL$32,500222023
Matthew Shepard FoundationCasper, WY$30,000222023
Bar Belle LLCNew York, NY$25,000112022
Disability inAlexandria, VA$25,000112021
Dish RestaurantLincoln, NE$25,000112022
Mchooper Libations LLC Dba 3 Kilts TavernDenver, CO$25,000112022
Occasions By Cory LLCCasper, WY$25,000112022
Playbill OnlineWoodside, NY$25,000222024
The Hammered LambOrlando, FL$25,000112022
US Black Chamber of Commerce IncWashington, DC$25,000112021
Whbt IncWest Hollywood, CA$25,000112022
Carolinas Lgbt Chamber of Commerce IncCharlotte, NC$22,500222024
Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce IncWilton Manors, FL$22,500112024
Chicago Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of CommerceChicago, IL$21,500222023
Avenues CafePhiladelphia, PA$20,000222023
City O' CityDenver, CO$20,000112022
Mw Consulting LLCWashington, DC$20,000112021
Road to Sedona IncWilton Manors, FL$20,000112024
Greater Seattle Business AssociationSeattle, WA$18,000222024
Utah Gay and Lesbian Chamber of CommerceSalt Lake Cty, UT$18,000222023
Alsa Bar LLC the Pub Wilton ManorsWilton Manors, FL$17,500222024
Maryland Lgbt Chamber of CommerceBaltimore, MD$17,500222023
Valley Business Alliance IncWest Hollywood, CA$16,500222024
Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of CommercePhoenix, AZ$16,000222023
Adrian Y Ximena CorpNew York, NY$15,000112024
Alynn Silliman - TaprootsSan Diego, CA$15,000112024
Amp Sports LoungeCathedral City, CA$15,000112022
Eleven Belinda LLCNew York, NY$15,000112023
Landmark 99 Enterprises IncPalm Desert, CA$15,000112022
Myth GastrobarWilton Manors, FL$15,000112024
Oscar's Caf & BarPalm Springs, CA$15,000112022
Panf LLCAstoria, NY$15,000112024
Play Lounge & CafPalm Springs, CA$15,000112024
Portenas IncBrooklyn, NY$15,000112023
SE7ENBITESOrlando, FL$15,000112022
Sonny's Bar and GrillPalm Springs, CA$15,000112024
Upstate Sc Lgbt ChamberGreenville, SC$13,500222024
Equality Chamber of Commerce DC Met Ro AreaWashington, DC$13,000112023
Jen&em Chan LLCAtlanta, GA$12,500112022
Nashville Lgbt Chamber FoundationNashville, TN$12,500112021
Virgil's Gullah Kitchen & BarAtlanta, GA$12,500112022
Woofs Sports BarAtlanta, GA$12,500112022
Adbhs LLC Dba Electric Cool-AidWashington, DC$10,000112023
AlcoveBoston, MA$10,000112022
Azucar LoungeSan Francisco, CA$10,000112022
Bacon & Caviar IncNashville, TN$10,000112022
Balvo LLC 23HOYTPortland, OR$10,000112022
Bar LLCWashington, DC$10,000112023
Basic White Shirt LtdMarion, SC$10,000112021
Bee WildGainesville, GA$10,000112021
Benedetti's DeliHaverhill, MA$10,000112022
Big Lucky Inc DbasuperfineBrooklyn, NY$10,000112022
Black Hart of Saint PaulSaint Paul, MN$10,000112024
Black N BrewPhiladelphia, PA$10,000112022
Blue Pan PizzaDenver, CO$10,000112024
Blue Park KitchenNew York, NY$10,000112024
Bongo Johnny'sSprings, CA$10,000112024
BoozehoundsPalm Springs, CA$10,000112024
Branda LLCWashington, DC$10,000112024
CattivellaDenver, CO$10,000112022
Cheeseburger Baby Sobe IncBeach, FL$10,000112024
Company Brewing LLCMilwaukee, WI$10,000112022
Crispy ChicksChicago, IL$10,000112022
Dandrews Bakery & CafeNashville, TN$10,000112022
Delta Beer LabMadison, WI$10,000112022
Dragonfly Soul IncNew York, NY$10,000112023
Drew's on Halstedhot Tuna IncChicago, IL$10,000112022
Ds Tequila CoChicago, IL$10,000112022
El Chito TamalesSeattle, WA$10,000112022
El RavalAustin, TX$10,000112024
Emex Enterprises Inc Dba Mezcal GrillSacramento, CA$10,000112022
Farm to People LLCBrooklyn, NY$10,000112024
Focus Lgbt MagazineMemphis, TN$10,000112021
Food & Bounty IncAngeles, CA$10,000112024
Fork and PloughGreenville, SC$10,000112024
Francisco's Mexican FoodOxnard, CA$10,000112022
Freddie's Beach Bar and RestaurantArlington, VA$10,000112022
French Press LLCNeedham, MA$10,000112023
Frieda Philadelphia LLCPhiladelphia, PA$10,000112022
Gotti Enterprises LLCHouston, TX$10,000112024
Grubstake Holdings LLCSan Francisco, CA$10,000112023
Gsba FoundationSeattle, WA$10,000112023
Hangout Mke Cafe & Lounge CoMilwaukee, WI$10,000112022
Harold's Restaurant Bar & TerraceHouston, TX$10,000112022
Hm-Mke LLCMilwaukee, WI$10,000112022
Hoa Khanh LLCPearland, TX$10,000112022
Hugh Groman GroupBerkeley, CA$10,000112022
Jamie Leeds Restaurant GroupWashington, DC$10,000112022
Jimmy Kelly's SteakhouseNashville, TN$10,000112022
Jzop LLCHouston, TX$10,000112024
Kalye Nyc LLCNew York, NY$10,000112024
Kilwins Milwaukee-BayshoreGlendale, WI$10,000112022
Kohi Coffee CompanyProvincetown, MA$10,000112023
Kopitiam IncNew York, NY$10,000112022
Kp Eating House LLCDallas, TX$10,000112023
Kphg LLCHouston, TX$10,000112024
La Orangerie IncShorewood, WI$10,000112022
Latino Culinary Institute LLCDallas, TX$10,000112022
Li'l Devils LoungeDenver, CO$10,000112022
Little Llama Peruvian TacosLos Angeles, CA$10,000112022
LOCUST13 IncPhiladelphia, PA$10,000112022
Lush Lounge & TheaterMinneapolis, MN$10,000112024
Marinas Cafe LLCChicago, IL$10,000112023
Michaels Frozen CustardMadison, WI$10,000112022
Milwaukee Repertory Theater IncMilwaukee, WI$10,000112022
Momma's at SengelmannSchulenburg, TX$10,000112022
Mx TacoOrlando, FL$10,000112022
NerdvanaFrisco, TX$10,000112022
Nikeisah NewtonPortland, OR$10,000112022
Nplh LLC John SkogstadDenver, CO$10,000112022
Occasional Occasions By CarltonAtlanta, GA$10,000112021
On the Fly HospitalityChicago, IL$10,000112024
Orfano LLCBoston, MA$10,000112022
Pierogi BoysBrooklyn, NY$10,000112022
Pizza Thief PdxllcPortland, OR$10,000112022
Play Dance BarNashville, TN$10,000112022
Powder RoomHollywood, CA$10,000112023
Red Emma's Cooperative CorporationBaltimore, MD$10,000112022
Red Sauce Pizza LLCPortland, OR$10,000112022
RESTAURANT13 IncPhiladelphia, PA$10,000112022
Riozonas AcaiNorth Hollywood, CA$10,000112022
Rocket Baby LLC Dba Rocket Baby BakeryWauwatosa, WI$10,000112022
Roe Holdings LLCCincinnati, OH$10,000112022
RunwayCathedral City, CA$10,000112022
Sabrosa Cafe & GalleryMilwaukee, WI$10,000112022
Sacramento Rainbow ChamberSacramento, CA$10,000112022
Salum RestaurantDallas, TX$10,000112022
Saucisson LLCCleveland, OH$10,000112022
Savoy Enterprises IncOrlando, FL$10,000112022
SEED2SHIRT LLCLompoc, CA$10,000112021
Short Stack Eatery LLCMadison, WI$10,000112022
Silver FernMinnetonka, MN$10,000112024
Speed-O CappuccinoPortland, OR$10,000112023
Split-RailChicago, IL$10,000112022
Ss Walnut Fairies LLCBoulder, CO$10,000112023
Star SailorHouston, TX$10,000112023
Steve & B CompanyProvincetown, MA$10,000112022
Steven Ray PucketBrownwood, TX$10,000112022
Sugarbaker & AssociatesSeattle, WA$10,000112022
SugardosaNew York, NY$10,000112023
Suzy Wongs Nashville LLCNashville, TN$10,000112022
Taylor's TacosChicago, IL$10,000112022
The Cuff ComplexSeattle, WA$10,000112022
The Flora Bakehousecafe FlorafloretSeattle, WA$10,000112022
The Lopez Curse Dba LopiezDavenport, IA$10,000112024
The Nicollet Diner & Roxy's CabaretMinneapolis, MN$10,000112024
The RigbyMadison, WI$10,000112022
The Seal Pub and CafeHarwich, MA$10,000112022
The Sosa Restaurant GroupLos Angeles, CA$10,000112022
The Victoria FreehousePhiladelphia, PA$10,000112022
Three Bears LLCWashington, DC$10,000112023
Tiger Mama LLCBoston, MA$10,000112022
Triskele'sMilwaukee, WI$10,000112022
True Love LLC Dba Buddy's BarHouston, TX$10,000112022
Tulios Tacos LLCWilton Manors, FL$10,000112024
Urban EatsHouston, TX$10,000112023
WafuOrlando, FL$10,000112024
Walnut Caf IncBoulder, CO$10,000112022
Watchfire LLCPortland, OR$10,000112022
Whatcha Cookin Baby LLCAtlanta, GA$10,000112023
WilliesChicago, IL$10,000112024
Woof'sMadison, WI$10,000112022
Zephyr Pointe Holdings LLCPalm Springs, CA$10,000112022
Zeus Enterprise LLCNashville, TN$10,000112022
San Antonio Lgbt Chamber of CommerceSan Antonio, TX$9,500112024
Detroit Regional Lgbt Chamber of CommerceDetroit, MI$9,000112021
Northeast Ohio Equality Business Association IncCleveland, OH$9,000112021
Wisconsin Lgbt Chamber of Commerce IncMilwaukee, WI$9,000112021
Greater San Diego Business Association IncSan Diego, CA$8,000112023
Los Angeles Lgbt CenterLos Angeles, CA$8,000112023
New Mexico Out Business AllianceAlbuquerque, NM$8,000112021
Rainbow Chamber of CommerceSan Jose, CA$8,000112021
23RD Street CorporationArlington, VA$7,500112024
Anchor Restaurants LLCHouston, TX$7,500112024
Bueno Chi IncAngeles, CA$7,500112024
CASA Cabo RojoAngeles, CA$7,500112024
Cavort Libations & BitesDavenport, IA$7,500112024
Cocotte Restaurant Group LLCAngeles, CA$7,500112024
Comal 864Greenville, SC$7,500112024
Copper Dwelling and Design LLCRock Hill, SC$7,500112024
Diversity Chamber of Central Ohio IncColumbus, OH$7,500112023
Drews on HalstedChicago, IL$7,500112024
Everything Egg Roll By Wakefield's Catering Services LLCGreenville, SC$7,500112024
Fresco's CantinaQueens, NY$7,500112023
Fresco's GrandQueens, NY$7,500112023
Jace Restaurants LLCHouston, TX$7,500112024
Koffeteria LLCHouston, TX$7,500112024
KreemPalm Springs, CA$7,500112024
Lust for LifeLos Angeles, CA$7,500112024
Massachusetts Lgbt Chamber of Commerce IncBoston, MA$7,500112023
Patio Bar and Pizza LLCFort Lauderdale, FL$7,500112024
Phoenix Sloan LLCOrlando, FL$7,500112024
Raleigh Business and Professional NetworkRaleigh, NC$7,500112021
Rbar LLCFort Collins, CO$7,500112024
Sum BarGreenville, SC$7,500112024
Sweet Rabbit BakeryChicago, IL$7,500112024
The CavalierAustin, TX$7,500112024
Three Rivers Business AlliancePittsburgh, PA$7,500112021
Townie Bagels LLCPalm Springs, CA$7,500112024
Undergrounds CoffeehausFort Lauderdale, FL$7,500112024
V Wine LoungePalm Springs, CA$7,500112024
Wm Midtown LLCHouston, TX$7,500112024
Ziliamou LLCMiami Beach, FL$7,500112024
Middle Tennessee Pride AllianceTullahoma, TN$7,000112023

28 of 224 (12%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold. Remember the $5,000 floor: an organization funded every year at $3,000 shows up here as never funded at all.

What the money was for

Taken verbatim from the purpose column of its filings, largest first. This is the closest thing to a statement of what it funds, in its own words.

What kind of organizations it funds

By each recipient's own IRS classification, for the 36 of 224 recipients we could match to a registered organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses -- Schedule I reports the recipient's EIN, so this is a lookup rather than a name match.

Community Improvement
30 orgs
Civil Rights
2 orgs
Employment
1 org
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
1 org
Education
1 org
Arts & Culture
1 org

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants reportedTotalMedian grant
202133$684,500$10,000
2022116$1,688,100$10,000
202349$533,000$10,000
202469$706,500$10,000

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- Form 990 arrives about a year after the year it covers, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a grantmaker winding down.

Where its money goes

20% of its giving went to organizations in California. Community foundations and federated funds are usually the most geographically bounded funders there are -- being outside the footprint is normally disqualifying in a way that a weak programme fit is not.

California
$736K
District of Columbia
$408K
Texas
$328K
Florida
$296K
Virginia
$242K
New York
$240K
Colorado
$160K
Wisconsin
$149K

Down to the city

Washington, DC
$408K
Fredericksburg, VA
$200K
Oakland, CA
$200K
Houston, TX
$190K
Palm Springs, CA
$176K
New York, NY
$140K

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Funders that support the same organizations

These grantmakers and private foundations gave to organizations this one also funded. Shared grantees are the strongest signal available that two funders have overlapping priorities -- and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.

Ace Foundation5 shared recipientsFidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund5 shared recipientsLocal Initiatives Support Corporation5 shared recipientsCity First Enterprises Inc4 shared recipientsAmerican Online Giving Foundation Inc4 shared recipientsDonor Advised Charitable Giving Inc4 shared recipients

How to approach this grantmaker

  1. Look for a published programme first. Unlike most private foundations, organizations of this kind often do run open, deadlined grant cycles with written guidelines. Its own website is the authority on that; this page is the authority on who it has actually paid.
  2. Check you are its size. The median reported grant is $10,000 -- and because grants under $5,000 need not be reported, it very likely writes smaller cheques than this page can see.
  3. Check you are in its geography. Its giving concentrates in California.
  4. Read the recipient list for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer and a cheap one to get.

Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of's own Form 990 Schedule I filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred or estimated.

On its most recent return it told the IRS it made grants to 0 section 501(c)(3) organizations and 69 other organizations. That is the filer's own count for one year; the totals above cover every year we hold.

Address of record on the latest return: 1032 15TH St Nw 190, Washington, DC, 20005.

EIN 13-4219714 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

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