Who we are, who leads us, and the case for LGBTQ+ representation in the boardroom.

To advance boardroom excellence by educating, connecting and supporting LGBTQ+ directors and board-ready leaders — increasing LGBTQ+ representation on corporate boards as a result.

PRISM: The Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that brings that mission to life. Through research, education, mentorship, and strategic partnerships, we work with companies, investors, and governance leaders to build a future in which LGBTQ+ leaders thrive in boardrooms across the country.

PRISM was founded in June 2022, when a small group of out LGBTQ+ directors and executives recognized that no organization existed specifically to represent and connect LGBTQ+ leaders in the corporate boardroom — unlike nearly every other underrepresented group in corporate America. At the time, LGBTQ+ directors held an estimated 0.6% of Fortune 500 board seats, a number that had barely moved in five years and became an important benchmark for the organization.

In 2023, a $350,000 grant from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation helped accelerate PRISM's growth. Since then, PRISM has grown to more than 15 members and deepened its engagement with the U.S. corporate governance ecosystem, including NASDAQ, NYSE, NACD, and PDA.

PRISM: The Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organisation, established in 2022. Our governance practices reflect the standards we advocate for in the boardroom, and our public IRS filing is available on request.

EIN 92-0833033 — view our filing on ProPublica.