Gill Foundation

Founded by software entrepreneur Tim Gill in 1994, the foundation celebrates 10 years of investing in change for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. The Gill Foundation’s mission is to secure equal opportunity for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, by providing grants to nonprofit organizations, strengthening the leadership and managerial skills of nonprofit leaders, strengthening democratic institutions and building awareness of the contributions people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities make to American society. The foundation is the largest funder focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender nonprofit organizations and issues in the U.S. To date, the foundation has invested $67 million in nonprofits throughout the country. In addition, the foundation was named the 2004 Outstanding Foundation by the Association of Fundraising Professionals - the largest association of charitable fundraisers in the world.