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The OutSmart Foundation secures the future of LGBTQ journalism. With your support, we can:

Preserve History. Protect decades of impactful storytelling

Inspire Creators. Mentor and train the next generation

Empower Community. Keep LGBTQ voices at the forefront

Join Us Today. Together, we celebrate our past and build a vibrant future — one story at a time.

Become a Sustaining Member

Individual sustaining members are the foundation of our work, providing steady support that preserves LGBTQ history and shapes our future editorial vision. Their monthly contributions empower impactful journalism, inspire new storytellers, and ensure every voice in our community is celebrated. As a thank-you, sustaining members enjoy exclusive perks and goodies, reminding them how vital they are to our shared mission.

  • Benefits include:
    • Early digital access
    • Monthly newsletter
    • Event Invitations
    • Marketing partner discounts
    • Recognition on the donor wall

  • Benefits include:
    • Print subscription
    • Early digital access
    • Marketing partner discounts
    • Exclusive event invitations
    • Recognition online and in print

  • Benefits include:
    • Print and digital access
    • Marketing partner discounts
    • Exclusive limited-edition swag
    • Priority event registration
    • Recognition online and in print

  • Benefits include:
    • VIP event access
    • Print and digital access
    • Marketing partner discounts
    • Annual patron gifts
    • Recognition across all platforms (print, digital, and new media)

Become a Corporate Member

Align your business and brand with trusted LGBTQ journalism that informs, inspires and connects. Your support helps sustain the OutSmart Foundation’s mission while reaching a loyal and influential audience. Benefits to a corporate membership include exposure through sponsorships, events and collaborations; a monthly presence in OutSmart’s print and digital editions; reduced rates for additional advertising. Starting at $700/month, 100% tax-deductible.

Become a Custom Sponsor

Reach out to sponsor specific initiatives, events or storytelling projects that align with your business’s mission and values. The Foundation will work to create a custom sponsorship that makes a meaningful impact while meeting your business’s unique needs.

Annise Parker, former Houston mayor and president and CEO of the LGBTQ Victory Fund

“For Activists around the country, [lqbtq] publications were lifelines. in houston, one of my lifelines was outsmart.”

Angel Hanzik, Program Director, Texas Senior Medicare Patrol

“As a nonprofit professional who sees first-hand how empowering individuals can change our society, I deeply appreciate the foundation’s commitment to supporting voices within the community. OutSmart Foundation enriches our society, offering diverse perspectives that are often underrepresented in mainstream media.”

Dennis Draper, Director of Patron Services, Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston (MATCH)

“OutSmart Foundation’s staff actively engages in the community, playing a vital role in fostering connection, awareness and progress for more than 30 years. Their commitment is unmatched and indispensable, especially in an era where many news outlets are closing their doors. It is imperative that the Foundation can ensure local journalism’s continued success, particularly in a time when accurate, inclusive media is more critical than ever.”