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Providing Financial Support for LGBTQ+ Performing Arts Organizations

Jon Sims began the LGBTQ+ performing arts movement when he formed a gay marching and concert band in San Francisco in 1978. To carry on his dream, the JSEF attracts donations and bequests, invests the contributions, and distributes grants to qualified groups. With your assistance, the JSEF can grow its endowment fund and provide more financial support for our performing arts family.

Grants Awarded To Date

$ 1

Grants have helped LGBTQ+ organizations in all stages of development.

ORGANIZATIONS HAVING ENDOWED FUNDS

Learn about all the 16 amazing arts groups that have endowed funds with JSEF.

JSEF Endowment Value (as of September 2024)

$ 1

Over the years we continue to grow. JSEF only started with $50,000 in 1989.

Growing List of Organizations with Endowment Funds!

Map showing organizations with endowed funds managed by JSEF. For the full list of funds managed by JSEF and how you can give additional support to one of the groups.

“A grant from JSEF got us over the hump, saved our organization, and got us on a road to success. It truly was a Godsend and taught us to fund raise. It got us set up for success and we will be forever grateful.”

Tony Daniels

Former Board Member | Oak Lawn Band (Dallas, TX)

Planting the Seed for Your Future Starts Today

It’s never to early to start a fund of any size for an LGBTQ+ performing arts organization you love. Or even a named foundation of your own.

News & Posts

Click HERE for exciting news about the many ways that JSEF has supported the activities of many non-profit LGBTQ+ performing arts organizations, including the exciting presentation of the first JSEF EXCELLENCE AWARD. Learn more about the “Drive for 35” program now underway in 2024. Check out the new extended deadline.