Give Directly
Directly give a US tax-deductible donation to frontline LGBTQI+ organizations working in environments where rights, safety, and access to funding are limited.
Give Efficiently
The Rustin Fund does not take a percentage of funds raised. Donations go to the organization you choose, with only standard payment processing fees.
Give Confidently
Organizations are reviewed through a pre-grant inquiry and compliance screening by our global advisory board before campaigns are started.
Discover Campaigns
Explore current fundraising campaigns led by vetted LGBTQI+ organizations around the world. Each campaign is reviewed prior to fundraising and supports general operating needs.
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Honoring Bishop Christopher Senyonjo
In the words of Maya Angelou, another Great Tree has fallen. Bishop Christopher Senyonjo of Uganda has died. The Bishop… Read More
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Safety Cannot Wait: Help Keep LGBTQI+ People Safe in Southwest Nigeria – PCHEI (Nigeria)
Positive Champions Health and Empowerment Initiative (PCHEI) have a goal of raising US$25,000 or £18,600.00 to sustain and expand lifesaving, community-led protection services for… Read More
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Association of Intersex Parenthood (AIP Kenya)
FROM FEAR TO FREEDOM: SUPPORT KENYA’S INTERSEX CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. Every child deserves to grow up safe, loved, and respected.… Read More
About the Rustin Fund
The Rustin Fund for Global Equality is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that facilitates direct giving to LGBTQI+ grassroots organizations worldwide. Grant decisions are reviewed and approved by the Fund’s global advisory board, and all grantees undergo due diligence prior to receiving funds.
Give to those who need it most
The US is 4% of the world’s population but captures nearly 60% of global LGBTQ+ funding- changemakers overseas are critically underfunded and need your support.
How it Works
The Fund prioritizes keeping operational costs low so funding reaches communities where it is most needed.
Founded in
2015
Raised over
$800,000
and granted to grassroots organizations
Supported over
30+
organizations
About the Board
Our global advisory board brings together human rights attorneys, public health experts, award-winning journalists, and grassroots advocates with decades of combined experience in LGBTQI+ movements worldwide.
For Donors
Browse campaigns – discover the changemakers seeking to improve the welfare of LGBTQ+ people where they are most under threat
Make a tax-deductible donation through the Rustin Fund. We take no overhead—only standard payment processing applies.
Be proud- track campaign progress and share with your network
For Organizations &
Fundraising Champions
Find or become a fundraising “champion” who can sponsor & promote the campaign
Submit a pre-grant inquiry to ensure the organization meets eligibility standards
Promote and share on social media and fundraise from your network
Frequently Asked Questions
What due diligence does the Rustin Fund need to perform on an organization?
LGBTQI+ organizations in low- and middle-income countries often operate under criminalization, political hostility, and severe funding shortages.
Are donations tax deductible?
Yes, all donations are tax deductible
Does the Rustin Fund for Global Equality take a percentage of the money raised?
The Rustin Fund does not take overhead. Only transaction fees from payment processors are taken
