In December we wrote to inform you that the Funding Exchange Board of Directors had made the decision to cease all operations at the FEX national office. After further in-depth review of our financial status and consultation with our corporate…
On behalf of the Funding Exchange Board of Directors, I hope that you are having a very happy start to 2013!
Quite a few of you have been sending us questions about what the future holds as we take steps…


The Fort Hood Support Network (FHSN) operates an outreach center called Under the Hood in Killeen, Texas near Fort Hood. The soldiers at Fort Hood (Texas), the nation’s largest military base, have been deployed repeatedly and their struggles with addiction, violence and suicide are ignored and understated by most institutions and the media. Under the Hood creates opportunities for fellowship and dialog through a coffeehouse…
Crossroads Fund supports community organizations working on issues of social and economic justice in the Chicago area. A public foundation, Crossroads Fund pools the resources of individuals, foundations and businesses, building a broad base of support for grassroots organizations for social change.
On behalf of Funders for LGBTQ Issues, author Tony Bowen penned a report documenting 40 years of LGBTQ philanthropy, just released. Since 1982, when 10 foundations provided $215,000 for LGBTQ issues, Funders for LGBTQ Issues has been advocating within philanthropy for increased resources for LGBTQ communities. Funding Exchange Network Funds have proudly stood with Funders for LGBTQ Issues throughout its history. As this report documents, FEX funds have provided nearly $12 million in funding through its activist-led grantmaking panels and additional support through our donor-advised grantmaking.
Congratulations to our colleagues at Funders for LGBTQ Issues for releasing this seminal report, and best wishes for continued success. Read the entire report here.
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