Foundation
Mission Statement
The mission of the Pride Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)3 Tax Exempt Non-Profit Organization that works in tandem with The Pride Chamber, is to bring people and resources together for the betterment of LGBTQ+ businesses and community. We are dedicated to promoting education, entrepreneurship, and scholarship across Central Florida. We want to help create a prosperous, unified business community through education to unlock a brighter future. Through education the Pride Chamber Foundation aims to empower leaders and future leaders to reach their full potential and foster economic prosperity of LGBTQ+ businesses.
Vision
Serve as a resource to champion educational & entrepreneurship opportunities.
Goals:
- Foster Entrepreneurial Growth: Develop programs and initiatives that support the growth and sustainability of LGBTQ+ businesses within Central Florida, providing resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to capital.
- Expand Educational Initiatives: Collaborate with educational institutions, industry experts, and community leaders to develop comprehensive educational programs tailored to the needs of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and professionals, covering topics such as business management, financial literacy, and diversity inclusion.
- Enhance Community Engagement: Organize events, workshops, and forums that foster meaningful connections and collaboration among LGBTQ+ business owners, professionals, and allies, thereby strengthening the sense of community and collective empowerment.
- Promote Economic Empowerment: Advocate for policies and initiatives that promote economic equity and opportunity for LGBTQ+ individuals and businesses, working closely with local government, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to address systemic barriers and promote inclusive economic development.
- Support Scholarly Pursuits: Establish scholarship programs and educational grants to support LGBTQ+ individuals pursuing higher education or vocational training, with a focus on fields relevant to entrepreneurship, business leadership, and community development, thereby investing in the future success and prosperity of LGBTQ+ leaders.
The Pride Chamber Foundation is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Pride Chamber Foundation’s registration number issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture, Division of Consumer Services under Chapter 496 of the Florida Statutes is CDH-76350. The Pride Chamber Foundation engages no professional solicitors and receives 100% of all contributions. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA OR BY VISITING http://WWW.800HELPFLA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA.