Arcus Foundation

The Arcus Foundation is a leading global foundation advancing pressing social justice and conservation issues. Specifically, Arcus works to advance LGBT equality, as well as to conserve and protect the great apes.

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The creation of a more just and
humane world, based on diversity,
equality, and fundamental respect.

© Jurek Wajdowicz

What We Support

The creation of a more just and humane world, based on diversity, equality, and fundamental respect.

 

The Arcus Foundation is a leading global foundation advancing pressing social justice issues. Over the past 12 years, Arcus has worked to advance equality and social justice regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity through five program areas.

  1. International Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Rights
  2. National LGBT Rights
  3. Michigan LGBT Rights
  4. Religion and Values
  5. Racial Justice, Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
  1. About Us
  2. Our Founder
  3. Our Values & Culture
  4. Transparency Statement
  5. Board & Staff
  6. Financial Statements
  7. Employment Opportunities
  8. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Requirement
  9. Arcus Operating Foundation
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Founded in 2000 by Jon Stryker, the Arcus Foundation is a leading global foundation advancing pressing social justice and conservation issues. Specifically, Arcus works to advance LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) equality, as well as to conserve and protect the great apes.The Arcus Foundation works globally and has offices in Kalamazoo, Mich., New York City and Cambridge, UK. 

Our Founder

Our Founder

Learn more about Jon Stryker, Arcus Foundation founder and board president. 

 

 

Our Values & Culture

The inherent dignity, value and worth of all human beings around the world must be upheld regardless of race, gender, socio-economic class, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Read more >>

Transparency Statement

As a foundation committed to removing barriers to full participation in society, we strive to apply a high level of transparency in all our operations. Read more >>

Board & Staff

The Arcus Foundation board of directors and staff are a diverse group, reflecting the diversity inherent in the world their work is shaping. They are thought leaders who have significantly influenced thinking, and action, in the social justice and conservation movements. They bring expertise, resources, and vision to their work – along with track records as catalysts of change.

Financial Statements

Download Arcus' IRS 990-PF Form.

  1. 2010 Arcus Foundation 990-PF
  2. 2010 Arcus Operating Foundation 990-PF
  3. 2009 Arcus Foundation 990-PF
  4. 2009 Arcus Operating Foundation 990-PF
  5. 2008 Arcus Foundation 990-PF
  6. 2008 Arcus Operating Foundation 990-PF
  7. 2007 Arcus Foundation 990-PF
  8. 2006 Arcus Foundation 990-PF
  9. 2005 Arcus Foundation 990-PF
  10. 2004 Arcus Foundation 990-PF
  11. 2003 Arcus Foundation 990-PF

Employment Opportunities

The Arcus Foundation has the following positions open at this time:

Executive Assistant to VP Social Justice Program, New York City

Admin/Grants Assistant, Organizational Learning & Grants Management, New York City

Executive Assistant to VPs of Communications and Finance/Operations, New York City

Senior Grants Manager, New York City

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Requirement

The Arcus Foundation requires all organizations seeking funding to have in place a board-approved Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy that specifically includes and lists sexual orientation and gender identity, and requires compliance with all other applicable federal and local EEO laws. Organizations with non-compliant EEO policies will not be considered for funding. 

Arcus Operating Foundation

The Arcus Operating Foundation was established in 2007 to support the work and mission of the Arcus Foundation through convenings and conferences, capacity and leadership development, research, publications and projects that increase philanthropic engagement. Visit our Arcus Publications section to view reports published by the Arcus Operating Foundation.

Grants

The Arcus Social Justice Program is currently not accepting new grant applications while it refines its strategy for pursuing its longstanding mission. The Foundation will provide further guidance by the fall of 2012 and looks forward to engaging with potential new partners and grantees at that time.

  1. Grant Forms
  2. Grantee Resources

Awarded Grants

ACLU Foundation
New York, NY $500,000

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Stories of Impact

Uniting for Social Change

Leaders from several Kalamazoo nonprofits have been given a unique opportunity to look beyond immediate needs and work for long-term change through the Arcus Foundation’s Michigan Racial and Economic Justice Initiative. Read more >>

Liberation through Religion: A Conversation with Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum’s life traces the arc of the LGBT rights movement. Today, as the rabbi of the largest LGBT synagogue in the world, she is one of the country’s preeminent religious voices for progressive values. Read more >>

 

Global State-Sponsored Homophobia Interactive Map

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International LGBT Rights Map

Source © ILGA—International Lesbian and Gay Association—www.ilga.org

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