Harvey Milk Foundation

What Harvey Milk Foundation does

The Harvey Milk Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit civil rights organization established in 2010 by Harvey Milk's nephew Stuart Milk and his 1977 campaign manager Anne Kronenberg. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (IRS EIN 84-4210848), the Foundation operates as an all-volunteer organization with approximately five disclosed leadership figures and no payroll. Its mission is to preserve and promote Harvey Milk's legacy of LGBT equality and coalition-building through global human rights education, advocacy, and outreach.

The Foundation's core offerings are programmatic rather than technology-based: educational curricula and publications (The Harvey Milk Story book, SFUSD Harvey Milk Curricula, educator guides), theatrical works (the 'Dear Harvey' play performed at the Kennedy Center and NYC Fringe Festival, available royalty-free), annual observances (Harvey Milk Day on May 22, tracked across 57 cities, 22 US states, and 7 countries), speaking engagements delivered by Stuart Milk and Anne Kronenberg, and joint initiatives with partners such as the ADL ('Imagine a World Without Hate') and Keshet (LGBT Jewish Heroes Poster Series). There is no proprietary technology platform; distribution relies on a website (milkfoundation.org), a Harvey Milk Day portal (harveymilkday.co), Facebook, and earned media.

The Foundation's business model rests on three revenue streams: individual online and mail-in donations (tax-deductible under 501(c)(3) status), a tiered corporate sponsorship program featuring Major Sponsors (Levi Strauss & Co., Norwegian Airlines, Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Danne King/DMK) and Proud Sponsors (Stolichnaya), and intellectual property licensing managed through its exclusive agency Xavie Agency. It serves a diversified beneficiary base spanning LGBT communities globally, K-12 and higher education institutions, marginalized minority populations, and government/policymaker audiences across five continents. Notable institutional milestones include California SB 572 establishing Harvey Milk Day (2009), the USPS Harvey Milk Forever Stamp (2014), and Harvey Milk's posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom (2009).

Name

Harvey Milk Foundation

Legal name

Harvey Milk Foundation

Website

https://milkfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Harvey Milk Foundation is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit that preserves and promotes Harvey Milk's civil rights legacy through global education, advocacy, and outreach. Founded in 2010 by Stuart Milk and Anne Kronenberg, it serves LGBT communities, schools, governments, and marginalized minorities across five continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Rights Advocacy and Nonprofit Education

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Social Advocacy Organizations (81331), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

akta.pro primary industry

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB)

Keywords

• Civil rights advocacy
• LGBT education
• Human rights outreach
• Nonprofit education
• Heritage programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Contributions: The Foundation raises funds through individual online donations via its website (credit card processing) and mail-in donations. Donations to the 501(c)(3) nonprofit are tax-deductible. The donation page lists named major individual donors and a corporate sponsor tier.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: The Foundation receives sponsorship support from corporations (listed as Major Sponsors including Levi Strauss & Co., Norwegian Airlines, Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Danne King/DMK, and Proud Sponsors including Stolichnaya/Stoli). Corporate sponsors are featured on the Sponsors & Donors page of the website.
3. Intellectual Property Licensing (via Xavie Agency): The Foundation has engaged Xavie Agency as its exclusive business management representative for Harvey Milk's legacy and intellectual properties, pursuing collaborations with brand partners that align with Harvey Milk's values. This generates licensing and royalty revenue streams for the Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Harvey Milk Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that preserves and advances Harvey Milk's civil rights legacy through educational curricula and theatrical productions, annual observances including Harvey Milk Day on May 22, capacity-building speaking engagements delivered by Stuart Milk and Anne Kronenberg, and global human rights outreach programs in partnership with governments, schools, museums, and LGBT advocacy organizations across five continents. All programs are provided at no cost to beneficiaries and the Foundation is sustained by individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and intellectual property licensing royalties.

Product overview

The Harvey Milk Foundation operates as a non-profit global organization offering educational programs, advocacy materials, and commemorative events rather than a commercial product platform. Its portfolio includes theatrical productions (the 'Dear Harvey' play), educational publications (books, curricula, educator guides), annual observances (Harvey Milk Day celebrations), speaking/capacity building programs, and international outreach initiatives. These offerings work together to advance the Foundation's mission of promoting Harvey Milk's civil rights legacy through education and global human rights advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dear Harvey (Play) An award-winning theatrical play written by Patricia Loughrey that recounts the achievements and vision of Harvey Milk through interviews and his personal and political writings. Available royalty-free for staged readings during Harvey's birthday week (May 22); performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and New York City's Fringe Festival. Audience: schools, universities, and community organizations.
• SFUSD Harvey Milk Curricula San Francisco Unified School District curriculum materials for teaching about Harvey Milk's life and civil rights legacy, available as downloadable PDF documents. Audience: K-12 schools and school districts.
• Speaking & Capacity Building Programs Keynote speaking engagements and capacity-building sessions delivered by Stuart Milk and Anne Kronenberg to schools, universities, businesses, government entities, labor unions, and community organizations, providing a personal link to Harvey Milk's legacy.
• Harvey Milk Day Events & Celebrations Annual celebration of Harvey Milk's birthday (May 22) established by California legislation (SB 572), with events organized through the Harvey Milk Day website (harveymilkday.co) spanning 57 cities, 22 states, and seven countries.
• Imagine a World Without Hate (ADL Partnership) A collaborative educational initiative with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) that commemorates Harvey Milk alongside other civil rights figures including Martin Luther King Jr., Anne Frank, James Byrd Jr., Daniel Pearl, and Matthew Shepard through video and educational materials.
• LGBT Jewish Heroes Poster Series (Keshet Partnership) A visibility poster series created in partnership with Keshet celebrating LGBT Jewish heroes, featuring 18x24 inch posters suitable for synagogues, schools, Hillels, JCCs, GSAs, and LGBT centers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Harvey Milk Day (May 22) established as official California state day of recognition via SB 572 (2009)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

36 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Senator Mark Leno (California)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2009Senator Mark Leno authored SB 572 (the Harvey Milk Day legislation) and championed the bill through the California State Legislature. He continues to partner with the Foundation on Harvey Milk Day events and education initiatives.
• 17-24-30 (UK-based anti-hate organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation partners with 17-24-30 to produce the annual 'No to Hate' candlelight vigil in London's Trafalgar Square, which has drawn up to 10,000 attendees per year. This partnership focuses on combating hate crimes against all marginalized communities.
• Equality ItaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquality Italia is a key European partner. The Foundation and Equality Italia conducted a 'Seven City Human Rights Tour' across Italy and partnered on state visits with Italian parliamentarians, mayors, and the US Embassy in Rome. The Foundation also worked with Equality Italia to support the Rome LGBT Center's dedication of its new building to Harvey Milk.
• International Court System (ICS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation works closely with the International Court System, which has chapters in over 68 cities across the US, Canada, and Mexico. ICS and the Foundation co-produce events and conferences, and ICS helped advocate for the USPS Harvey Milk Forever Stamp.
• United Nations Association (UNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation collaborates with the United Nations Association on global human rights initiatives and has addressed the United Nations and partnered on international conferences addressing the intersection of human rights and economic prosperity.
• CA State Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation partnered with the California State Department of Education to support implementation of SB 48 (FAIR Education Act) which requires LGBT history in California public schools, and to distribute Harvey Milk educational materials to schools throughout the state.
• Equality California (EQCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquality California co-sponsored the Harvey Milk Day legislation (SB 572) with Senator Mark Leno and partnered with the Foundation on Harvey Milk Day events. EQCA is a key advocacy partner in California for advancing LGBT rights and the Foundation's educational mission.
• US Embassy Budapest (Hungary)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe US Embassy in Budapest hosted a reception honoring the Harvey Milk Foundation's work on LGBT inclusion in Hungary. The Embassy co-sponsored Stuart Milk's participation in Budapest Pride (2011 and 2013), panel discussions, and an LGBT film series, and facilitated meetings with Hungarian civil society leaders.
• US Embassy Rome / US Ambassador David Thorne (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe US Embassy in Rome and Ambassador David Thorne partnered with the Foundation on state visits, meetings with Italian parliamentarians and mayors, and coordination of ongoing human rights support via partnerships in Rome and Milan.
• California Museum (Sacramento)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation partnered with the California Museum in Sacramento to create a year-long educational and interactive exhibit on Harvey Milk's life, and the Museum served as the venue for the signature Harvey Milk Day Sacramento event 'Substance & Celebration' in 2012.
• Keshet (Jewish LGBT Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKeshet partnered with the Foundation on the 'Imagine a World Without Hate' initiative and the LGBT Jewish Heroes Poster and Educational Material series. Keshet also awarded Stuart Milk the Hachamat Lev Award.
• ADL (Anti-Defamation League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation partnered with the ADL on the 'Imagine a World Without Hate' initiative, which produces educational video content honoring Harvey Milk and other human rights heroes. The partnership targets educators and families with anti-bullying and hate crimes law resources.
• Roma Gay CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation partners with the Roma Gay Center in Europe as part of its broader mission to connect LGBT communities with other marginalized minority populations.
• Madrid Muestra T (Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation partners with Madrid Muestra T in Spain for cultural and human rights events promoting LGBT visibility and coalition-building.
• CESCal (Education organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation partnered with CESCal to produce an international conference for educators on supporting LGBTI youth in public and private schools.
• SFGMC (San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation partners with SFGMC, which has awarded Stuart Milk its Human Rights Leadership Award and collaborates on events.
• Metropolitan Business Association (Orlando)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation provides speaking support to the Metropolitan Business Association in Orlando as part of its mission to engage business communities in human rights advocacy.
• International Conference on Disadvantaged YouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStuart Milk serves on the board of the International Conference on Disadvantaged Youth, creating a connection with the Foundation's work.
• AFER (American Foundation for Equal Rights)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStuart Milk serves on the board of AFER, which led the federal lawsuit challenging Proposition 8. Bruce Cohen, an AFER founding board member, is also on the Harvey Milk Foundation Advisory Board.
• Trust for the AmericasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation has expanded its relationships with Trust for the Americas as part of its growing network of global partnerships supporting human rights work.
• Organization of American States (OAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation has formal partnerships with the Organization of American States for human rights advocacy across the Americas.
• InterPrideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation collaborates with InterPride, the international pride organization, on global LGBT rights initiatives.
• European CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation has formal partnerships with the European Commission for human rights work across Europe, including conferences and programs supporting LGBT inclusion.
• Asia Rainbow and Pink Diamond SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation partners with Asia Rainbow and Pink Diamond Society for LGBT rights advocacy across Asia.
• Pride House London and Pride SolidarityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation has forged partnerships with Pride House London and Pride Solidarity for UK and broader global pride and human rights events.
• Bocconi University (Milan, Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation partnered with Bocconi University's Equal Students Association to host lectures on the intersection of economic prosperity and diversity. Bocconi co-sponsored the Global Summit on the Intersection of Human Rights and Economic Prosperity in Milan.
• University of Milan (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStuart Milk presented lectures on civil rights and LGBT inclusiveness at the University of Milan. The University co-sponsored the Milan Global Summit.
• Italy's Department of Fair and Equal OpportunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStuart Milk met with Patrizia De Rose, head of Italy's Department of Fair and Equal Opportunities, to advance LGBT-inclusive education in Italian public schools.
• Victory FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Victory Fund, a leading LGBTQ political organization, partnered with the Foundation and the Task Force in advocating for the US Postal Service Harvey Milk Forever Stamp.
• National Gay and Lesbian Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe National Gay and Lesbian Task Force partnered with the Foundation and Victory Fund in advocating for the Harvey Milk Forever Stamp. Nicole Murray Ramirez served as Chair of the Task Force.
• Italy's Chamber of Deputies / President Gianfranco FinicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation conducted formal state visits with Italian Chamber of Deputies President Gianfranco Fini and Italian Ministers of Employment, Housing, and Equality, resulting in commitments to advance LGBT rights and education in Italy.
• House of Lords, UK ParliamentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation presented a major talk on LGBT human rights before a full meeting of the House of Lords in the UK Parliament, facilitated by the British Parliament and ILGA.
• Xavie AgencycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerXavie Agency is the exclusive business management representative for Harvey Milk's intellectual properties, hired by the Harvey Milk Foundation to manage brand collaborations, licensing deals, and commercial partnerships that leverage Harvey Milk's legacy. The agency manages inquiries from potential commercial partners on behalf of the Foundation.
• Diversionary Theatre (San Diego)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiversionary Theatre commissioned the play 'Dear Harvey' and partnered with the Foundation to provide royalty-free performances to schools, universities, and community organizations. The play premiered on April 19, 2009.
• House Speaker Nancy PelosicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi is a key political ally and supporter of the Foundation. She joined Stuart Milk at the dedication of Harvey Milk's bust at San Francisco City Hall (2008), issued official statements on Harvey Milk Day, and hosted the Foundation at White House ceremonies.
• US Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis (Budapest)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis in Budapest partnered with the Foundation on human rights programming in Hungary, hosting Stuart Milk for embassy events and supporting Budapest Pride.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• GLAAD: Leading LGBTQ media advocacy organization focused on representation and storytelling. Comparable in mission (visibility, education, narrative change for LGBT communities) and global/earned-media-driven model, though GLAAD is professionally staffed and significantly larger.
• Human Rights Campaign (HRC): The largest US LGBTQ civil rights advocacy organization, lobbying for federal equality legislation and mobilizing corporate and donor support. Directly comparable as a peer in the same advocacy/education space, though it operates at substantially greater scale than the Harvey Milk Foundation.

Direct peers

• InterPride: International organization coordinating Pride events worldwide, with which the Harvey Milk Foundation has a formal partnership. Highly comparable as a global LGBT advocacy/events peer.
• PFLAG: National LGBTQ family and ally organization with a strong educational and grassroots support mission. Comparable in mission (LGBT education, family/community support) and chapter-based volunteer-driven model.
• Lambda Legal: US-based LGBTQ civil rights legal organization. Comparable as a peer in the same civil rights ecosystem; complementary rather than overlapping in core competency (legal impact litigation vs. education/outreach).
• ILGA (International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association): Global federation advancing LGBTQ+ rights through the UN, EU, and regional bodies. Comparable global advocacy and human rights framework; co-organized House of Lords engagement with the Harvey Milk Foundation.
• Equality California: California's largest LGBTQ advocacy organization, co-sponsored SB 572 (Harvey Milk Day) with the Foundation. Highly comparable as a state-level LGBTQ advocacy and education peer with overlapping leadership networks.
• National LGBTQ Task Force: US-based LGBTQ civil rights advocacy organization that has been a direct collaborator with the Harvey Milk Foundation on the USPS Forever Stamp campaign. Comparable mission, advocacy model, and donor base.

Regional players

• Stonewall (UK): Leading LGBTQ rights charity in the UK focused on workplace inclusion, law reform, and education. Comparable as a peer with overlapping programs (school inclusion, employer engagement), though geographically focused on the UK.

Emerging players

• The Trevor Project: US-based LGBTQ youth crisis and suicide prevention organization with strong educational programs in schools. Comparable in mission to support vulnerable LGBT populations and in school-based educational programming, though focused specifically on youth mental health.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles9 records

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