ABOUT THIRD WAVE FUND

Third Wave Fund builds on the brilliance of our communities using responsive and participatory grantmaking so we can sustain our movements and thrive—now and long term. We define gender justice as a movement to end patriarchy, transphobia, homophobia, and misogyny. Since gender oppression is tied to capitalism, classism, racism, ageism, and ableism, gender justice can only truly be achieved when all forms of oppression cease to exist. Our grantmaking and donor mobilizing advances the community power, well-being, and self-determination of young Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) most directly impacted by and best positioned to end gender oppression.

We specifically resource grassroots movements that are:

• Multi-issue.
• Community-led (we define "community-led" movements as being led by those who are directly impacted by oppression).
• Unapologetically queer, trans, intersex, and sex worker-led.

We value the work of social justice-minded individuals who may not see themselves reflected in philanthropy.

Third Wave Fund is fiscally sponsored by the Proteus Fund, who partners with foundations, advocates, and individual donors to advance democracy, human rights, and peace.