Rainbow Collective For Change

What Rainbow Collective For Change does

Rainbow Collective for Change (RCC) is a grassroots, volunteer-powered 501c3 nonprofit — founded in 2021 by Anne Sutkowi-Hemstreet and currently led from Minneapolis, Minnesota — that builds affirming, equitable spaces for LGBTQIA+ families and youth and supports educators and schools serving those communities. Its core portfolio combines (1) direct community programming for LGBTQIA+ families with children ages 0-12 — Rainbow Play Dates, Rainbow Story Times, Rainbow Summer Camps (in collaboration with ARTrageous Adventures), and the newly adopted Out & About Book Bus, a mobile LGBTQIA+ children's library launching across Minnesota on August 1, 2025 — and (2) an institutional B2B channel for schools and districts, comprising Rainbow Kits (age-segmented, NAEYC-aligned LGBTQIA+ and gender inclusive book-and-curriculum kits), educator and family workshops (in English and Spanish), and consulting for policy development, curriculum review, and chapter replication.

The organization is fiscally sponsored by Upstream Works Collaborative (EIN 82-5298960, Chapel Hill, NC), uses Squarespace for its web presence and PayPal/Zeffy for donation processing, and has no disclosed technology platform, proprietary software, or AI components. Operating geographies span California (Napa region), North Carolina (Durham / Chapel Hill), and Minnesota (Twin Cities), with education and consulting delivered nationally and community programming anchored in the Twin Cities; more than 4,000 LGBTQIA+ and gender inclusive children's books have been distributed to families and educators to date. The business model is donation- and grant-based with no membership fees and no disclosed pricing for institutional services, consistent with a small, mission-driven nonprofit rather than a commercial venture.

Name

Rainbow Collective For Change

Legal name

Rainbow Collective for Change

Website

https://rainbowcollectiveforchange.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rainbow Collective for Change (RCC) is a Minnesota-based nonprofit delivering community programs, mobile libraries, educator workshops, and consulting that build affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ families with children ages 0-12.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LGBTQIA+ Community and Education Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAFAE

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGADAH

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDAKABAK

Family-School Collaboration & Inclusion Planning Support

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Inclusive Education & Mainstream Classroom Support

Keywords

• LGBTQIA+ family services
• Inclusive education programs
• Community youth programming
• Gender inclusive consulting
• Nonprofit advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Rainbow Collective for Change operates as a fiscally sponsored 501c3 organization under Upstream Works Collaborative (EIN 82-5298960). Revenue comes primarily from donations via PayPal, Zeffy, and check donations. The organization is volunteer-powered with no stated membership fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rainbow Collective for Change delivers grassroots community programming, age-appropriate LGBTQIA+ and gender-inclusive educational materials, and consulting services for LGBTQIA+ families with children ages 0-12 and the schools that serve them. Core offerings include Rainbow Kits (educational kits for early childhood and elementary classrooms), the Out & About Book Bus (mobile LGBTQIA+ children's library), Rainbow Summer Camp, educator and family workshops in English and Spanish, and school consulting on policy, curriculum, and inclusion. The organization is volunteer-powered and funded primarily through donations and grants.

Product overview

Rainbow Collective for Change is a community organization offering a portfolio of programs and resources for LGBTQIA+ families and youth. The core offerings include Rainbow Kits (age-appropriate educational kits for schools), the Out & About Book Bus (mobile LGBTQIA+ library), Rainbow Summer Camps (arts-based camps for children ages 3-12), and Educator/Family Workshops. These programs are complemented by consulting services and community events including play dates and story times. The organization primarily serves the Twin Cities, MN area while providing educational resources and consulting to schools and organizations nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Out & About Book Bus: A mobile LGBTQIA+ library connecting children and families in the Twin Cities and beyond with LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming stories, books, art activities, and community.
• Rainbow Summer Camp
• Rainbow Kits

Products and services

• Rainbow Kits Age-appropriate educational kits for early childhood and elementary school settings containing LGBTQIA+ and gender-inclusive children's books with discussion guides and lessons addressing identity, diversity, family, empathy, justice, and activism themes. Available in four age tiers.
• Out & About Book Bus Mobile LGBTQIA+ library that connects children and families with LGBTQIA+ and gender-affirming children's books, art activities, and community programming by traveling to schools, festivals, and events throughout Minnesota.
• Rainbow Summer Camp Week-long cultural arts programming in visual arts, performance arts, and literary arts for children ages 3-12 in an LGBTQIA+ and gender-affirming space, co-led with ARTrageous Adventures.
• Educator Workshops Professional development workshops for preschool and elementary educators, including 'Building LGBTQIA+ and Gender Affirming Schools' (available in English or Spanish) and 'Teaching Gender Inclusive Spanish'.
• Family Workshops Parent and caregiver workshops offered in English and/or Spanish covering topics such as celebrating diverse families, gender diversity and gender-inclusive caregiving, and how to read diverse children's books.
• Consulting Services Strategic consulting, implementation, and evaluation services for schools and organizations seeking to become LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming, including curriculum and form reviews, program development, educator support, and policy development.
• Community Programs Ongoing community programming in the Twin Cities, MN including Rainbow Play Dates, Rainbow Story Times, Rainbow Summer Camps, and LGBTQIA+ children's book distribution events for LGBTQIA+ families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ LGBTQIA+ and gender inclusive children's books distributed to families and educators

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Lake Country SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner listed on RCC's Who We Are page.
• Minneapolis Parks & RecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for hosting events and programming in Minneapolis parks.
• Minnesota Deaf QueersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for providing stories in American Sign Language at Rainbow Story Times.
• ARTrageous AdventurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-leads Rainbow Summer Camp programming with RCC, combining art activities with LGBTQIA+ affirming content at venues like Seven Points, Uptown.
• Graze Food HallminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for monthly Rainbow Story Times in the North Loop, Minneapolis location.
• Out & About Book Bus (Adopted)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCC adopted the Book Bus in summer 2025 from its previous family in the San Francisco Bay Area. The mobile library serves as a key distribution channel for LGBTQIA+ books and resources throughout Minnesota.
• Drag Queen Story Hour GlobalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for LGBTQIA+ programming and events.
• Girls on the Run InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for youth programming.
• First 5 California - Region 1 HUBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood education hub that has partnered with RCC on programming.
• First 5 Napa CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood education organization partnered with RCC.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/outandaboutbookbus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rainbow-collective-for-change

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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