What is HYPE?
HYPE is a community of emerging philanthropists who pool together resources to give grants to LGBTQ+ organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Making Philanthropy Accessible to Everyone
Members of HYPE donate or raise at least $25 dollars a month ($300 annually). HYPE donors join together to maximize the impact of our giving. You don’t have to be wealthy to have a significant charitable impact in your community.
Reimagining Community
We are a community of more than 400 donors who learn together, develop professionally, and connect socially with the common goal of investing in LGBTQ+ organizations in the Bay Area.
Changing LGBTQ+ Lives
HYPE donors pool together the money they raise to award grants to organizations that are improving and saving the lives of LGBTQ+ people in the Bay Area.
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Why did you join HYPE?
Nina Lawrence
I decided to join HYPE because I'm passionate about the LGBTQ youth out there, and want to do my part to ensure they have a community of resources that they so desperately need. Knowing that I get to help make difference by collaborating with other inspiring, ambitious, brilliant and energetic LGBTQ young professionals is why I love HYPE!
Marissa Guerrero
As a HYPE leader, I am gaining hands-on experience in philanthropy, giving back to my community, and collaborating with a fun, committed, and inspiring group of my peers.
Haydee Adelita
The grantees of HYPE are the #1 reason why I joined an incredible group of passionate people who care about the marginalized within our LGBTQQIA-2S communities.
Bret Gladfelty
I joined HYPE to collaborate with like minded LGBTQ leaders to help our community and support organizations that improve the lives of those who have been marginalized. Progress can’t be made unless we take action and HYPE is that first step.
Nathan Harris
I'm here because I care.