Funding Change. Empowering Futures.
Our foundation empowers women, girls, and LGBTQ+ individuals while championing environmental stewardship.
Where Equity, Opportunity, and Environmental Care Meet
Women & Girls
Environment & Conservation
LGBTQ+ Communities
We support initiatives that expand opportunity, safety, education, leadership, and economic mobility for women and girls.
LGBTQ+ Communities
Environment & Conservation
LGBTQ+ Communities
We fund programs that affirm identity, promote wellbeing, and strengthen community support systems for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Environment & Conservation
Environment & Conservation
Environment & Conservation
We invest in science-based and community-driven efforts to protect natural ecosystems and ensure access to clean water.
A Thoughtful Approach to Community Investment
Community-Driven Impact
We prioritize organizations that are deeply connected to the communities they serve and address real, on-the-ground needs through locally informed leadership.
Equity-Centered Practices
We support work that advances inclusion, dignity, and access—especially for historically marginalized populations—through culturally competent and ethical approaches.
Sustainable Outcomes
Sustainable Outcomes
We invest in initiatives with a clear vision for long-term impact, responsible use of funds, and measurable outcomes that extend beyond the grant period.
Grant Types
The Lasater-Schirmer Foundation is committed to funding change by empowering communities and the organizations that serve them. Through strategic investments and collaborative partnerships, we support initiatives that strengthen communities, expand opportunity, and create lasting, positive impact.
The Foundation provides several types of support based on organizational needs and impact goals, including funding for specific programs or initiatives, capacity-building efforts that strengthen long-term sustainability, and smaller innovation or micro-grants designed to support pilot projects or address urgent community needs.
