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Empowering

LGBTQIA+ Communities

Through Dignified Philanthropy

Since 1996, the Human Dignity Foundation has distributed over $2.5 million to organizations championing civil rights, health equity, arts & culture, and youth empowerment throughout San Diego County.
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28 Years of Community Impact

Every dollar donated becomes a catalyst for change—from supporting transgender youth to funding HIV prevention programs, from amplifying queer artists to defending civil rights.

$2.5M+

Total Funds
Distributed

150+

Organizations
Supported

25,000+

Lives Directly
Impacted

4

Core Program
Areas

Where Your Impact Lives

Health &
Wellness

Health &
Wellness

HDF is committed to achieving equality in health care and wellness of all LGBTQIA+  people. The full scope of health issues that affect our community includes breast and cervical cancer, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, mental health, substance abuse, depression, and access to care for transgender persons. Our work directs donors to make the strongest impact on improving the health and quality of life in our community. We have supported programs for breast cancer awareness, HIV/AIDS prevention and care, and we are the convener for The HIV Funding Collaborative.

Celebrating Our Stories

Celebrating
Our Stories

We believe the arts are essential
to a healthy, vital community.
Our funding amplifies LGBTQIA+ voices through theater, music, literature, and visual arts.

Recent Impact: Ongoing support for Diversionary Theatre, San Diego Women's Chorus, Lambda Archives, and the San Diego Multicultural LGBT Literary Foundation.

Youth &
Families

Youth &
Families

A growing number of promising programs have been established to help LGBTQ youth gain the skills and support they need to develop into healthy adults.
 
We are proud to have partnered with The San Diego LGBT Center and San Diego Youth & Family Services to help address the dynamic needs of LGBT youth and families.

Civil Rights

Civil Rights

We recognize that achieving equal treatment and securing our civil rights is the cornerstone issue for LGBTQ people. The LGBTQ community is a dynamic frontier for human rights activism with a broad spectrum of political, legal, social justice, and religious organizations that mobilize here in San Diego as well as statewide and around the nation.

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

HDF believes the arts are essential to a healthy, vital community. We recognize the importance of telling our own stories and the power this has in shaping the larger narrative of LGBTQ culture. The arts can function as a change-agent to engage all types of people, and it helps us to build community.
 
We are proud to support the Diversionary Theatre, San Diego Women’s Chorus, Lambda Archives, San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus and the San Diego Multicultural LGBT Literary Foundation.

LGBTQIA+ Aging

LGBTQIA+ Aging

We are dedicated to promoting change in the way communities organize care and support LGBTQ elders and their caregivers. With the baby boom generation entering retirement age, renewed attention and support will be required.
 
We will continue to play a leadership role to strengthen existing networks and convene public and private funding partners for new initiatives to support elder-support services.
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A Message from the Board

Voices from Our Community

Grantee Testimonial
"The Human Dignity Foundation doesn't just fund our programs—they invest in our vision. Their support for our transgender youth support groups has literally saved lives. In the past year alone, we've seen 89% of participants report improved mental health outcomes."

— Rhea V.

Executive Director, Christie's Place
Grantee Testimonial
"The Human Dignity Foundation doesn't just fund our programs—they invest in our vision. Their support for our transgender youth support groups has literally saved lives. In the past year alone, we've seen 89% of participants report improved mental health outcomes."

— Rhea V.

Executive Director, Christie's Place
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Join the Movement

Fuel Change

Your generosity creates lasting impact. From $10 monthly gifts to major legacy donations, every contribution builds a more dignified future for LGBTQIA+ communities.
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Share Your Talents

Help with events, serve on committees, or lend your professional skills. Our volunteer network is the heartbeat of everything we accomplish.
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Access Funding

Organizations serving LGBTQIA+ communities can apply for grants through our bi-annual funding cycles. We support innovative programs that promote dignity and justice.
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Celebrate

From our annual Springtime in the Park gala to community forums, our events bring together donors, advocates, and community members.
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The Human Dignity Foundation empowers LGBTQIA+ communities through strategic philanthropy,
investing in organizations and programs that promote dignity, justice, and joy.

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Address: 325 W. Washington St., Ste. 2, #235, San Diego CA 92103