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Stonewall Columbus

Uplifting the LGBTQ+ community so ALL of US thrive

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For over 40 years Stonewall Columbus has supported the community and we could not continue this great work without your help.

With each new year, the mandate for what the community expects expands, as it should, because if the work is being done correctly more members of our LGBTQ+ family are empowered to live out loud and proud. With each new year our organization must align to meet the dynamic needs, and wants, of an evolving community with a diversity of identities.

As we live into our next forty years our organization must evolve and step into the organization we should be for the queer community here in Central Ohio, and beyond, we are truly working to make space for the LGBTQ+ community so we are all seen and thriving!

Stonewall is a reimagined organization that aims to focus on economic empowerment, family creation, identity enrichment, and personal wellness for the LGBTQ+ community—this is life affirming work, this is a Path Forward for Stonewall and our community: https://bit.ly/StonewallForward

We aim to do this work in partnership and collaboration with organizations in our community and across the country. We aim to be the Center and organization the 14th largest city in the country deserves and needs. We hope to do this with your support!

There is no such thing as a small gift; every gift helps the Stonewall Columbus center and organization meet the needs of the diverse identities that make up our LGBTQ+ and allied communities.

Your generous gift to Stonewall is used to support the first and only LGBTQ+ community center in Central Ohio.

As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization Stonewall relies on donations of all sizes to empower our programs and operations.
By making a donation you are:

  • Helping provide a safe and welcoming space for the LGBTQ+ community to gather at the Stonewall Columbus Community Center;
  • Supporting assistance to those in need, through counseling, referrals, and access to LGBTQ+ friendly resources;
  • Connecting the community to programming that ensures we all thrive;
  • Making a difference in the lives of Central Ohio’s LGBTQ+ residents!

As the needs of our community evolve our program offerings change and grow to meet the needs of our diverse population.

Ready to make a gift of $5,000 or more? Consider joining the Stonewall Pride Circle! Contact Jeanne Heald, Director of Business Development for more information!

Checks can be made out to Stonewall Columbus, Inc and mailed to:
Stonewall Columbus
1160 N. High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43201-2411

Additional Ways to Support

Become a Sustaining Member

Membership giving is what sustains Stonewall’s programs and operations; we couldn’t do any of our work without the annual and monthly contributions from individuals and families–join today!

Join the Pride Circle

Individual/family donors who donate to the Center at $5,000 or above; Contact Jeanne Heald, Director of Business Development for more information!

Shop with PRIDE

LGBTQ+ affirming businesses support Stonewall all year-long through financial contributions, in-kind donations, and sponsorships; shop with pride and support our programs and operations.

Workplace Giving

You can ensure Stonewall’s continued success through a variety workplace giving models. Private employers, federal, state and local governments all offer payroll deduction opportunities. Check with your human resources department to learn more about your employer’s workplace giving options. Many companies will match your contribution up to a pre-determined limit. Participating in a matching gift program not only amplifies your gift but it gives you the opportunity to influence your company’s philanthropic endeavors in support of the LGBTQ+ community.

We’re proud partners of United Way of Central Ohio and Community Shares of Mid Ohio.

Corporate Partnership

Corporate sponsors invest in Stonewall and the community through sponsorship that enable events and programs while increasing the visibility of their business and its support of the LGBTQ+ community.

Many sponsors find our opportunities not only mutually beneficial, but imperative to their brand loyalty.

Gifts of Appreciated Securities

Donating appreciated securities, such as stocks or mutual funds, is a tax-wise approach to supporting Stonewall’s work. The benefits available to you when making a contribution of stock or mutual funds may include:

  • Avoiding federal and state tax on the capital gain
  • Receiving an income tax deduction (federal and most states) for the full market value of your gift if you itemize
  • Deductions on your tax return and have held the assets one year or longer
  • Making a larger gift at a lower original cost to you.

Before you make a gift of appreciated securities, however, you should consult your financial planner or tax adviser to determine how the potential tax advantages described here apply to your specific situation.

Charitable Gift from Your IRA

You can make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA and make an immediate impact. Here’s how it works:

  • You must be 70 ½ or older.
  • An individual may transfer up to a total of $100,000 per year and a married couple may give up to $200,000.
  • Your gift must be transferred directly from your IRA account to Stonewall Columbus.
  • Your gift is a transfer of funds from your IRA to Stonewall Columbus, so while you do not receive a charitable deduction, it does not create taxable income for you.
  • If you are 72 and older, the transfer of funds counts towards your annual Required Minimum Distribution* from your IRA.

If you’re interested in this popular way to support Stonewall, download a sample letter for your IRA administrator here.

Stonewall Columbus is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

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