With an emphasis on education and leadership development, our purpose directs the Foundation to build a pipeline of support for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults aimed at raising and improving civic engagement. Founded by Sam Catalano, the nonprofit launched in 2017 with a flagship scholarship at Sacramento State University, named for longtime LGBTQ+ activist Laurie McBride. The Stonewall Foundation has since then sponsored or created leadership conferences for LGBTQ+ youth at several area K-12 districts, provided paid work opportunities for LGBTQ high school students, provided collaboration and networking for education professionals who work with LGBTQ youth, and more.
The Foundation continues to expand several programs to create pathways to future leadership across the Sacramento region. Since its inception these achievements have included:
- Funding six total CSUS undergraduate students through our flagship Laurie McBride Memorial Scholarship.
- Funding two Los Rios Community College students through the new Sam Catalano Scholarship
- Sponsoring two years of the Be Brave, Be You LGBTQ+ student leadership conferences in the Sacramento City Unified School District; the PRIDE PAK education conference at the San Juan Unified School District, and the Elk Grove Unified School District's Stars Student Summit.
- Underwriting a paid high school internship position in partnership with the Sacramento LGBT Community Center. And more!
The Stonewall Foundation of Greater Sacramento is committed to extending support to LGBTQ youth and young adults in pursuit of equity for all.
The Stonewall Foundation of Greater Sacramento fosters leadership and supports high school and college students in the Sacramento region who will be the next generation of leaders advancing equity and representation in the LGBTQ+ community. The primary way it does this is through funding scholarships to community college and college, and otherwise supporting programs that advance the future leaders of our community.
In 2023 the Stonewall Foundation of Greater Sacramento will fund a total of four scholarships - two Laurie McBride scholarships for Sacramento State University and two Sam Catalano scholarships for Los Rios Community College.
The purpose of the Stonewall Foundation of Greater Sacramento is to build a pipeline of support for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults aimed at developing civic engagement and leadership that lead to equity for all. As we engage in work with and for our community, timely communication and delivery of meaningful content about our efforts to our donors and the general public is vital to our success.
Committed members of the board of directors of an organization with a clear mission are key to ongoing success, resource development and judicious use of its time, talent and treasure. The Stonewall Foundation has been fortunate to have been led by a small, but dedicated team. However, because Sacramento communities hold such a richness in diversity, the Stonewall Foundation of Greater Sacramento seeks to improve diversity of our board to be more reflective of our LGBTQ+ community to broaden our networks, perspectives and organizational offerings. As we move into our seventh year as a foundation, we seek funds to consult with strategic planning professionals and increase board member training opportunities.
The Stonewall Foundation of Greater Sacramento is committed to extending support to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in pursuit of equity for all.
Organization name
Stonewall Foundation of Greater Sacramento
Tax id (EIN)
81-1849763
Mission Category
Education
Operating Budget
$0-$50,000
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted, Board Members, Funding: Program
Demographics Served
Youth & Children, LGBTQIA+
Local Counties Served
Sacramento
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
P.O. Box 161808Headquarters
1700 Tribute Road Suite 201Sacramento, CA, US