Since 1982, Cream City Foundation has grown from just $500 in seed money to more than $1.8 million in grants supporting life-affirming, life-sustaining, and life-celebrating programs for LGBTQ+ communities across Southeastern Wisconsin. Through its focus on equity, health, safety, and economic inclusion, CCF works to ensure LGBTQ+ individuals and organizations have the support needed to thrive and flourish.

As shifts in equality, safety, and funding continue to impact LGBTQ+ communities in 2025 and beyond, the Foundation remains committed to direct community investment. Last year alone, CCF awarded $30,000 in grants to organizations serving some of the region’s most vulnerable LGBTQ+ populations, and we are proud to continue that commitment this year.

CCF also remains deeply invested in developing future LGBTQ+ leaders. Since 2016, the Foundation has awarded more than $320,000 in scholarships to students pursuing education beyond high school. Thanks to the generosity of donors and the success of community fundraising events, CCF awarded 20 scholarships totaling $50,000 last year — and plans to do so again this year.

2026 Business Equality Luncheon