Arcus Foundation

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 >>

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