
Nonprofit · Advocacy & legal · Career & workforce
Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Washington, DC · Serving Nationwide
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of the Human Rights Campaign, working to make equality, equity and liberation a reality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people across the United States. From its Washington, DC headquarters, it turns research into tools that schools, employers, hospitals and families can use.
Welcoming Schools gives educators and youth-serving professionals professional development, lesson plans, booklists and ready-to-use resources for preventing bias-based bullying, with trainings offered virtually and in person. The Corporate Equality Index benchmarks how U.S. employers treat LGBTQ+ workers, and the Healthcare Equality Index evaluates the policies and practices of hospitals and clinics toward LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Research and polling reports and guides, including a Healthy Sex Guide in English and Spanish, put data and practical information in the community's hands.
Community programs include Parents for Transgender Equality, a national community where parents of trans youth find each other and share resources, WorthIt, an LGBTQ+ financial wellness platform, Next Level, which helps people build skills across career pathways, financial health and wellness, and My Body My Health, which works to break down barriers to sexual health for Black and Latine LGBTQ+ communities.
Supporters can volunteer for shifts or join a state steering committee, attend events such as the National Dinner, become a member, or donate.
Get help
Educators, employers and healthcare providers can find free resources, guides and training information through Welcoming Schools and the HRC resources library; the front desk at (202) 628-4160 or feedback@hrc.org can point people to the right program.
Services and resourcesPrograms and services
Welcoming Schools
Professional development, lesson plans, booklists and resources that help educators and youth-serving professionals create safe, inclusive school communities.
Corporate Equality Index
A national benchmark of corporate policies, practices and benefits for LGBTQ+ employees, published each year.
Healthcare Equality Index
A national benchmarking tool that evaluates healthcare facilities' policies and practices for LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.
Research and polling
Independent research, data-driven reports and guides on LGBTQ+ life, including health guides in English and Spanish.
Parents for Transgender Equality
A national community where parents of trans youth find each other, share resources and advocate for their families.
WorthIt
An LGBTQ+ financial wellness platform with tools, guidance and community for building lasting financial health.
Next Level
Support for LGBTQ+ people growing their skills across career pathways, financial health and wellness.
My Body My Health
A sexual health initiative addressing barriers facing Black and Latine LGBTQ+ communities.
Compiled from Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s own website and public filings. Last checked September 30, 2026. Something out of date? Send a correction.
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