Prism Foundation, formerly GAPA Foundation

Prism Foundation, formerly GAPA Foundation Join our board: www.theprismfoundation.org

Prism Foundation (formerly GAPA Foundation) is a grassroots philanthropic organization that provides funds and leverages resources to empower the Asian & Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ communities. Established in August 2010, GAPA Foundation was born from the API community with the vision of not just embracing diversity and promoting visibility, but also a deep desire to partner with and reinvest in our

community and people.

Based in the San Francisco bay area, GAPA Foundation is dedicated to exploring critical issues that affect the API LGBTQ community and supporting innovative programs and individuals seeking solutions to those issues. Currently we provide academic scholarships to non-traditional API LGBTQ students and core funding to under-resourced and/or underrepresented local community organizations and projects. In addition to the monetary support, GAPA Foundation also seeks to nurture and support these organizations for future growth and independence through infrastructural support such as mentorship and leadership development.

03/28/2026

Prism Foundation Scholarship is officially LIVE ✨

We’re proud to support student leaders across art, science, film, social welfare, and beyond—fueling the next generation of API & LGBTQIA+ changemakers making real impact in their communities.

If you’re building, creating, and leading—this is for you.

🗓 Applications due June 5
🔗 Apply now: www.theprismfoundation.org/scholarships

Marsha was the founder of Okaeri, a vital community created to support LGBTQ+ Nikkei (Japanese descendants) and their fa...
12/23/2025

Marsha was the founder of Okaeri, a vital community created to support LGBTQ+ Nikkei (Japanese descendants) and their families, fostering acceptance, understanding, and a true sense of belonging. She was a tireless advocate for LGBTQ+ community and, more than that, she was a member of the Prism Foundation family.

We miss her deeply. Her leadership, her compassion, and her unwavering commitment to building inclusive spaces where LGBTQ+ families could feel seen and valued. Marsha’s legacy lives on through the communities she built, the lives she touched, and the love she shared so generously.

Forever grateful. Forever remembered. 💖

If your organization has a project or program that operates at the intersection of API and LGBTQIA* identity, we'd love ...
09/15/2025

If your organization has a project or program that operates at the intersection of API and LGBTQIA* identity, we'd love to hear about it- we've extended the deadline for community grant applications until Oct 13! From art to advocacy, The Prism Foundation has supported so many incredible programs and we're continuously looking to meet our community's evolving needs. More information and how to apply can be found on our website at https://ow.ly/mFjm50WXgjn

To our community- thank you for allowing the Prism Foundation to serve for the past fifteen years! We're celebrating som...
08/16/2025

To our community- thank you for allowing the Prism Foundation to serve for the past fifteen years! We're celebrating some big milestones this year, but our commitment to this work is unchanging. $200k in scholarships and $300k in community grants later, we're still funding a more equitable and just future for the LGBTQIA* AANHPI community. If you or your organization share our passion for working within this intersection, submit a community grant proposal and be a part of this year's giving! Visit theprismfoundation.org for more information on grants as well as how to support our work!

2025 Prism Grant Applications are officially OPEN- if your programming serves the LGBTQIA* AANHPI* community, we'd love ...
07/21/2025

2025 Prism Grant Applications are officially OPEN- if your programming serves the LGBTQIA* AANHPI* community, we'd love to know more about your work! The Prism Foundation is accepting applications for one and two year grants from now until September. Learn more about our grants at https://ow.ly/o1zR50WsRae or click the link in our bio!

LAST CHANCE TO DONATE! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️Prism Foundation is raising funds to sustain our work in empowering the q***r and trans...
05/31/2025

LAST CHANCE TO DONATE! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Prism Foundation is raising funds to sustain our work in empowering the q***r and trans AANHPI community for this Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Have you made your donation yet?

YOU can support this work by donating to our campaign - every bit counts! Link in bio or visit bit.ly/prismgiveinmay to donate! ✨

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🚨 LAST 24 HOURS! 🚨This Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Prism Foundation is raising ...
05/30/2025

🚨 LAST 24 HOURS! 🚨

This Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Prism Foundation is raising funds to sustain our work in empowering the q***r and trans AANHPI community.

YOU can support this work by donating to our campaign - every bit counts! Link in bio or visit bit.ly/prismgiveinmay to donate! ✨ 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ LAST FIVE DAYS! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️We are down to the last days of and we need YOUR support. This Asian American, Na...
05/25/2025

🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ LAST FIVE DAYS! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

We are down to the last days of and we need YOUR support. This Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Prism Foundation is raising funds to sustain our work in empowering the q***r and trans AANHPI community. We hope you will join us!

✨ Visit link in bio or bit.ly/prismgiveinmay to donate! ✨

🌈✨ Empowering QTAPI Students—One Scholarship at a Time! Apply now for the Prism Foundation Scholarship and join a commun...
05/17/2025

🌈✨ Empowering QTAPI Students—One Scholarship at a Time!

Apply now for the Prism Foundation Scholarship and join a community that uplifts, empowers, and believes in you. We award up to $5,000 to students who are shaping the future — and we’re just getting started.

💬 “This scholarship has been really helpful in terms of recognition for myself and the work I've been doing. It's encouraging me to do more of this, to work more in these communities.” — Pras Subedi (they/them)

🔗 Apply today at www.theprismfoundation.org/scholarships
🗓️ Deadline: Thursday, July 3, 2025

Meet Prism board member and former scholarship recipient, Amber! We are looking for more voluntary board members to join...
05/10/2025

Meet Prism board member and former scholarship recipient, Amber! We are looking for more voluntary board members to join the Prism Foundation. No prior experience is needed. Find more information at bit.ly/prism-board or check the link in our bio

Meet Leah, one of our newest board members! Voluntary board members assist with the Prism Foundation's operations such a...
05/10/2025

Meet Leah, one of our newest board members! Voluntary board members assist with the Prism Foundation's operations such as philanthropy, fundraising, marketing, and event planning. If you're interested in joining, visit bit.ly/prism-board or check the link in our bio.

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