Stonewall Community Foundation
Stonewall Community Foundation is a public charity based in New York, NY (EIN 13-3550688). It mobilizes resources to advance queer liberation through organizational funding and capacity building, scholarships and microgrants, leadership development, and administration of donor-advised funds.
Stonewall Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Stonewall Community Foundation gave $1.1M across 60 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. 48% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,121,586
- +101.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 60
- +22.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,693
- +64.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,138,284
- -0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (29 of 60, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stonewall Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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Stonewall’s website says it is not accepting funding inquiries right now and invites organizations to join its mailing list for notice of future grant opportunities. It says it funds U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits and that groups with qualified fiscal sponsors are eligible. Grants and scholarships are limited to institutions within the United States and its territories. The filing states that grants are awarded based on specific criteria and approved by the board committee overseeing grant recipients; staff may request reports or video conferences about grantee progress.
- Contact
Mailing address: 231 West 29Th Street 205, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 457-1341
Website: https://stonewallfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Stonewall Community Foundation
Little Bird Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Immigrants
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Deadline
Deadline not published
Reclaiming Our Power RFP
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Deadline not published
Stay Gold Fund Grants for Individuals
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Varies
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Who Stonewall Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Out My Closet ($62K). Together the top 10 received $442K.
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 200 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Stonewall says it funds grants and scholarships to institutions within the United States and its territories. In 2025, 59% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in New York; the next largest state shares were Florida and California at 6% each, followed by Texas and Tennessee at 4% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stonewall Community Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 29 of 60 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $469K (2023) to $1.2M (2022). In 2025 it made 60 grants totaling $1.1M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Out My Closet Bellerose, NY | General Operating | $61,948 |
| LGBT Center Intercultural Collective Inc Jackson Heights, NY | To support the vidha project. In-kinds for distribution/ community outreach | $60,350 |
| Chosen Family Law Center New York, NY | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Mashup Nashville Nashville, TN | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Saint Louis Anti-Violence Project St. Louis, MO | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Splinter Art and Community Fund Tucson, AZ | For fiscally sponsored project, building out safer spaces (BOSS) - reclaiming our power grant, year 1 - for general operating | $40,000 |
| The Queer Trans Project Jacksonville, FL | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Therapy Center of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Traction Project Portland, OR | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Trans Formative Schools New York, NY | General Operating | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Figures below are reported by filing year. Grant totals and counts refer to itemized grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,138,284 | $2,686,247 | $2,873,870 | $1,121,586 | 60 | $161,372 |
| 2024 | $6,184,290 | $2,206,569 | $2,299,293 | $556,365 | 49 | $176,851 |
| 2023 | $5,991,089 | $1,288,616 | $1,827,775 | $468,724 | 44 | $86,382 |
| 2022 | $5,742,763 | $1,756,228 | $2,417,338 | $1,170,993 | Total only | $77,557 |
| 2021 | $7,902,285 | $4,598,572 | $2,265,420 | $1,098,811 | 47 | $153,854 |
| 2020 | $5,392,474 | $2,793,591 | $1,927,180 | $904,813 | 43 | $169,475 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Stonewall’s stated mission is to partner with donors and dynamic nonprofits to mobilize resources for queer liberation. Its grantmaking includes operating and project support through its own funds, as well as donor-partner grantmaking programs. The foundation also describes community learning that includes workshops, coaching, consulting, and educational events.
Its 2023 grantmaking priorities included direct services for queer and trans people affected by anti-trans policies, legislation, and hate crimes; community centers; advocacy and organizing; culture-shift initiatives; and arts and media that tell LGBTQ+ stories. It also described prioritizing trans-led and trans-focused organizations and support for long-time partners, particularly NYC-based organizations serving and led by people of color and transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people.
Examples of organizations supported in 2025 illustrate the range of work among its grantees. LGBT Center Intercultural Collective describes its work as advancing human rights and access to comprehensive health care for TransGNB people in New York City. Trans Formative Schools describes advocating for trans youth through education and providing student support and afterschool programming. MashUp Nashville says it addresses health disparities and social injustices affecting queer people of color. Other 2025 grantees describe work in gender-affirming resources, legal advocacy, liberatory arts and social justice organizing, recognition of LGBTQIA+ and polyamorous families, and affordable therapy for adult women and transgender and gender non-conforming communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Stonewall reported 60 itemized grants totaling $1,121,586. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $61,948, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grant was $61,948 to Out My Closet for general operating support. Other notable grants included $60,350 to LGBT Center Intercultural Collective for the VIDHA Project, including in-kind goods for distribution and community outreach; $40,000 to Chosen Family Law Center for general operating support; and $40,000 each to MashUp Nashville, The Queer Trans Project, Trans Formative Schools, and several other organizations. Urban Justice Center received $40,000 for general operating support for its Sex Workers Project.
Stonewall also describes scholarship programs. The Aritzia Scholarship provides a one-time $5,000 award, paid to the recipient’s school, for eligible LGBTQ+ women undergraduates or master’s students pursuing specified fields. The Little Bird Scholarship provides a total of $18,000 for up to two years of school to eligible LGBTQ+ or intersex undocumented immigrant students, including refugees and people seeking or granted asylum, enrolled at an accredited nonprofit school in New York City. The Stay Gold Fund supports trans individuals in New York State seeking gender-affirming procedures, with grants paid directly to care providers; this is support for individuals’ care, not a grant program for outside organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Melissa Madzel as president and Mira Patel as president until 2025. Medina is listed as co-vice president; Sandy Fernandez as treasurer until 2025; and Isaac Jean-Francois as secretary. Listed directors include Byron Pacheco, Caremlyn Malalis (director/co-vice president as of November 2025), Rachel Korberg, and Gabriel Morales. Nicholas Hodges is listed as a director until 2025.
Stonewall Community Foundation is led by Elisa Crespo, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 4 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elisa Crespo
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$24K (2024) → $198K (2025)
Melissa Madzel
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mira Patel
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren K. Todd
Managing Director
Operations & Finance Director → Managing Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $156K (2025)
Gattlin Miller
Director of Communications & Partnerships
Director of Committee & Partnerships → Director of Communications & Partnerships, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024) → $108K (2025)
Byron Pacheco
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Morales
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Javier Morgado
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Hodges
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Korberg
Director
Director → President, 2021
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvette Miley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Otis Rolley
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suman Chakraborty
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Doniger
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Diaz
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caremlyn Malalis
Director & Co-Vp
Director → Director & Co-Vp, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devin-Norelle
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keesha Gaskins-Nathan
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tabytha Gonzalez
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tatyana Fazlalizadeh
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rod Grozier
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kazem Ghouchani
Major Gifts Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2025)
Isaac Jean-Francois
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Medina
Co-Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Co-Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Fernandez
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Cecilia Gentili (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jarrett Lucas (2020–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Daniel Padnos (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jimmy Johnson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Hamill Remaley (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Carmelyn Malalis (2023) — Director
- Former: Amita Mehta (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Chris Mahdik (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cymone Fuller (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Derek Fordjour (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Neill Coleman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Christian Nwachukwu Jr. (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Christopher Villarreal (2020) — Director
- Former: Mary Cappelletti Bognanno (2020) — Director
- Former: Nevin D. Caple (2020) — Director
- Former: Trish Chobrda (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $198K, to Elisa Crespo (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Stonewall Community Foundation
How much does Stonewall Community Foundation give each year?
Stonewall Community Foundation gave $1.1M across 60 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $556K across 49 grants.
What is Stonewall Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Stonewall Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,693, across 60 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stonewall Community Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Stonewall Community Foundation give grants?
Stonewall Community Foundation gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (6%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (24 grants), Brooklyn, NY (7 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Stonewall Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Stonewall Community Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 60) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Stonewall Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Stonewall Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Out My Closet ($61,948), LGBT Center Intercultural Collective Inc ($60,350) and Chosen Family Law Center ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Stonewall Community Foundation?
Stonewall Community Foundation reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What does Stonewall Community Foundation fund?
Stonewall’s stated mission is to partner with donors and dynamic nonprofits to mobilize resources for queer liberation. Its grantmaking includes operating and project support through its own funds, as well as donor-partner grantmaking programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stonewall Community Foundation?
Stonewall’s website says it is not accepting funding inquiries right now and invites organizations to join its mailing list for notice of future grant opportunities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stonewall Community Foundation's EIN?
Stonewall Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3550688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 20, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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