What We Do & Why We Do It

What We Do: Raise Money

As a Foundation,we raise funds from the broad community through events and fund raising campaigns. Contributors may designate their tax-deductible gifts to the Grants Program or to the Endowment. In 1996 the Foundation established an endowment to expand its financial base and to ensure a prosperous future.

New Harvest Foundation enjoys support from every segment of the community. Most contributors are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, but we also receive support from straight but not narrow families and friends. In addition to cash,we receive contributions through workplace giving from Community Shares of Wisconsin, as well as electronic funds transfers, and wills/estate plans. Many contributors find giving to New Harvest Foundation an ideal way to channel funds to a variety of organizations that serve GLBT people. Contributors appreciate that our Board of Directors and Grant Screening committee take the guesswork out of identifying and supporting quality projects and programs. You may remain anonymous. New Harvest Foundation does not share its lists with other organizations.

Why We Do It: To Give Back

New Harvest Foundation is the only organization in Dane County dedicated to funding a spectrum of GLBT issues. Most mainstream funders do not support GLBT projects. NHF has a competitive grant process in the Spring and Fall of each year. Grants typically range from $300 to $3,000. We accept applications that address a range of issues impacting GLBT communities, including Arts and Culture, Community Development, Health Care, Public Education, Social Change and Social Services. Grant applications and brochures are available upon request.

Since New Harvest Foundation began, we have awarded over $375,000 to approximately 200 projects of non-profits and individuals with fiscal agents. A wide range of established and fledgling organizations have received funds over the years.