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Being alone onstage is part of the job of the stand up comedian. Feeling alone offstage is unacceptable. Comedy Gives Back was created so that comedians have resources to turn to when times get tough. As the pandemic has shown everyone, we all need help. Not all comedians are household names. Many are struggling just to get by and make make the world a better place through laughter. We're here to help. We provide financial crisis relief, mental health and chemical dependency treatment sponsorship and continued community support.

The mission of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is to honor and preserve the legacy of service and educate all generations about the impact of the Vietnam War. Based in Arlington, Virginia, VVMF is the nonprofit organization authorized by the U.S. Congress in 1980 to build a national memorial dedicated to all who served with the U.S. armed forces in the Vietnam War. Incorporated on April 27, 1979 by a group of veterans led by Jan C. Scruggs, the organization sought a tangible symbol of recognition from the American people for those who served in the war. The result was the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (commonly referred to as The Wall), which has become one of the most visited memorials in Washington, D.C. with an estimated 5.6 million annual visitors.

Unbound Visual Arts (UVA) highlights Greater Boston artists through exhibits and programs that foster community engagement and social change through innovative curatorial strategies. If you prefer, checks may be sent to: Unbound Visual Arts Overlook Gallery Boston, MA 02135

Closely Crafted is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the legacy of quality Made-in-America goods through the commitment to nurturing artisan equity and the critical awareness of the craft. We will cultivate economic wellbeing within the industry, contributing to jobs, advancing sustainability & supporting local communities. By empowering the next generation of creators, we will preserve the tradition of American Craft.

No Divide KC uses the arts as a vehicle for stimulating social awareness, participation and community building. No Divide KC partners with Kansas City-based artists and organizations to create artistic events that are focused on the stories of underserved and misrepresented communities in Kansas City.

FAME Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to music and art education for children and adults. Throughout the calendar year, FAME Center offers fine arts education through music lessons, digital art and visual art, computer coding classes, musical theater and drama classes, creative writing classes, and music and art therapy for mental health. Our vision is to enrich and nurture the lives of children and adults in underserved communities of Chicago through music and art education.

Maestra Music, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization based in New York that provides support, visibility, and community to the women and nonbinary people who make the music in the musical theater industry. Maestra envisions a world in which women and nonbinary people have equitable access, visibility, and creative impact in the musical theater industry. In this future, at least half of all music-related theater jobs and leadership roles are filled by qualified women and nonbinary musicians, decidedly inclusive of people of color. These musicians are historically and consistently under-represented in musical theatre. By delivering on our mission, we will be a catalyst and driving force to help achieve gender equity in our business.

FILM FATALES IS A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF WOMEN FILMMAKERS WHO MEET REGULARLY TO MENTOR EACH OTHER, SHARE RESOURCES, COLLABORATE ON PROJECTS AND BUILD A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO MAKE THEIR FILMS.

The Marsha P Johnson Institute protects and defends the human rights of Black transgender people through organizing, advocating, creating an intentional community to heal, developing transformative leadership, and promoting collective power. Their intention is to reclaim Marsha P. Johnson and their relationship as Black trans people to her life and legacy. They were founded in response to the murders of Black trans women and women of color and how it is connected to their exclusion from social justice issues including racial, gender, reproductive rights, and gun violence.

From the website: "Founded by Harry Belafonte, Sankofa.org educates, motivates, and activates artists and allies in service of grassroots movements and equitable change." It is a US-focused organization, separate from Africa-focused Sankofa International.

Korean American Leaders in Hollywood “To create a network of industry leaders that connects and leverages our diverse areas of expertise to further educate, engage, and empower Korean Americans throughout film, television, and streaming media.”

The Kristin Chenoweth Arts & Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) charity committed to cultivating and celebrating young artistic expression by enriching children’s lives through the power of education, entertainment and experience.