The Gill Foundation

Every child deserves to be loved and supported for who they are. Parents like Rich show us how it’s done. Meet Rich, a Christian and a former deacon, sharing how his faith guides his love for his #transgender daughter. Watch the video from Gender Research Advisory Council + Education: https://lnkd.in/dm9UwBtr

We’re #hiring an Executive Assistant to join our mission to secure full equality for #LGBTQ Americans. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Gill Foundation's CEO and senior team, while coordinating with leaders across the LGBTQ movement. Apply: https://lnkd.in/g-e_d6fh

On Wednesday, First Lady Jill Biden hosted hundreds of #LGBTQ families, #transgender youth, and community members for a Pride Month celebration at The White House. The Gill Foundation was honored to support White House #Pride, celebrating President Biden and the administration's ongoing commitment to LGBTQ Americans. The same day, President Biden issued a statement pardoning thousands of LGBTQ veterans who were convicted under past military laws that discriminated on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Learn more:

Today marks 9 years since the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in #Obergefell made marriage equality the law of the land. It's only fitting that 2 new reports were published this week documenting the impact of #MarriageEquality: 1️⃣ Boston Consulting Group (BCG) found that same-sex marriage has contributed up to $125 billion to the U.S. economy over the past 20 years. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gPssSe4V 2️⃣ The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law surveyed 484 LGBTQ Americans to understand the personal impacts of marriage equality, with 83% reporting increases in security & 75% reporting increases in life satisfaction. 👉 https://lnkd.in/g25EVxND Check them out to see the full findings!

This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of #DenverPride! 🌈 🌄 Check out our staff's reflections on what #Pride means to us. We're grateful to all the #LGBTQ people before us who helped build a better world. And we're committed to continuing the work that they began. #HappyPride!

When Florida passed the #DontSayGayOrTrans law, Equality Florida, Family Equality and NCLR – National Center for Lesbian Rights fought back in the courts. Thanks to their swift action and legal expertise, today students and teachers in #Florida have critical protections that didn't exist before the law was signed. In this #Perspective from Nathan Kasai, learn how strategic litigation can transform the landscape, even in unlikely places and after tough losses:

71% of Americans haven't met—or don't know they've met—someone who is #transgender. "Here We Are" gives everyone a chance to get to know real stories of transgender people. It's a national campaign to communicate a simple truth: We all just want to be ourselves, live our lives, and thrive. Meet Ashton, Gio, and Nadya.

To secure full equality for #LGBTQ Americans, we must have a functioning #democracy. As The Gill Foundation evaluated our grant-making entering 2024, it was clear that protecting democratic institutions and strengthening civic engagement were critical prerequisites to advancing our mission. Alongside our network of OutGivers, this year we’ve already directed $4.3 million to nonpartisan efforts to expand #voter participation, fortify democratic institutions, counter disinformation, and protect LGTBQ rights in 2025 and beyond. These investments complement our core grant-making, which remains focused on protecting as many LGBTQ Americans as possible, as quickly as possible. We continue to invest in advancing administrative protections, resourcing litigation efforts, supporting state equality organizations, and reshaping the national narrative around the LGBTQ community, particularly #transgender youth. Our country is at a critical juncture. But I believe together we will protect our democracy and continue our march toward full #equality.

Twenty years ago this week, Massachusetts issued the first marriage licenses to same-sex couples. After two decades, the impact of #marriage equality is clear: The freedom to marry has led to numerous benefits for #LGBTQ couples & families — from health outcomes to financial security — while strengthening the institution of marriage for all Americans.

Congratulations to Judy Shepard, who will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom today to honor her work advancing LGBTQ rights, in memory of her son Matthew Shepard. Through the Matthew Shepard Foundation, Judy and her husband Dennis have built a safer, more caring, more just world.