Who We Are
Astraea is the world's only foundation solely dedicated to funding LGBTI groups in both the U.S. and internationally. This past year Astraea gave more than $1.9 million to organizations and individuals in 99 cities and 39 countries around the world. From Buenos Aires to Chicago, Freetown to San Antonio, Astraea grantees—often facing physical danger—are working strategically and tirelessly to secure human rights for us all.
Astraea raises funds and issues grants based on a Philanthropy of Inclusion—our belief that all people can participate in the philanthropic process, from giving to grantmaking. Governed by a national board of directors, our staff is supported by an array of advisory and grants panels, volunteers and committees. We receive support from individual members, foundations and corporations.
As a feminist social justice funding institution, Astraea's primary goal is to support the sectors of our movement best positioned to be engines for change, and which have the least access to mainstream funding resources. While separated by continents, language and culture, Astraea grantee partners are collectively transforming our world, seizing opportunities and laying the groundwork for women and LGBTI people to live freely and safely.
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