About Fandom Charities Inc.
Fandom Charities Inc.® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2007 with a mission to bring fans together in support of meaningful causes.
Through events, community experiences, educational activities, and fandom-driven fundraising efforts, we harness the power of shared passion to create positive real world impact.
Powered entirely by volunteers, Fandom Charities believes fandom can do more than entertain. It can connect people, build community, preserve culture, inspire generosity, and help support organizations making a difference.
From conventions and fan gatherings to charitable initiatives and community partnerships, our goal is simple:
Have fun. Do good. Build community.
Supporting Charitable Causes Through Fandom
Since our founding, Fandom Charities Inc.® has worked to support a variety of charitable and community-focused organizations through fundraising efforts, awareness campaigns, collaborative events, and fan-driven initiatives.
Our work has included support for causes connected to:
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local community organizations
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historic preservation
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arts and education
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health and wellness initiatives
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fandom community support
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charitable outreach programs
As our organization continues to grow, so does our commitment to using fandom as a force for positive impact.
Organizations & Causes We’ve Supported
Additional organizations and causes have also been supported over the years through community fundraising efforts, partnerships, awareness campaigns, and event initiatives.
Charities We Have Supported Over The Years
Los Angeles LGBT Center which since 1969 has led the fight for the most vulnerable within the diverse LGBT+ community by providing programs spanning from housing, medical care, advocacy, community, and education.
In memory of Ron Glass, the Al Wooten Jr. Heritage Center, a youth center close to Ron’s heart that since 1989 provides a neighborhood approach to the revitalization and empowerment of a community in crisis. A safe and nurturing environment committed to good citizenship and academic excellence by providing free after-school & low-cost summer programs for children in grades 3-12.
Best Friends Animal Society Los Angeles hosts adoption and fundraising events, runs the Best Friends Pet Adoption & Spay Neuter Center in Mission Hills, and leads the NKLA initiative.
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation dedicated to preventing pediatric HIV infection and eliminating pediatric AIDS.
Equality Now has worked since 1992 to hold governments responsible for ending legal inequality, sex trafficking, sexual violence & harmful practices, such as female genital mutilation (FGM) & “child marriage”
Journey House assists former foster youth (18+) with housing, education, and employment, and to build their self-esteem through personalized attention and positive outreach services.
Kids Need to Read works to create a culture of reading for children by providing inspiring books to underfunded schools, libraries, and literacy programs, especially those serving disadvantaged children.
Lupus Foundation of America is devoted to solving the mystery of lupus, an unpredictable, devastating disease, while giving caring support to those who suffer from its brutal impact through programs of research, education, support and advocacy.
Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation keeps music alive in our schools by donating musical instruments to under-funded music programs.
My Friend’s Place, an organization dedicated to assisting and inspiring homeless youth to build self sufficient lives. They offer comprehensive services to nearly half of the homeless youth population of Los Angeles County.
Newborns in Need / San Fernando Valley Chapter received from our Baby Item Drive purchased, handmade and crafted items such as baby hat, scarfs and blankets (Jayne hats and 4th Doctor scarfs maybe?) This non-denominational chapter provides essential baby items to families at local shelters, hospitals, clinics and pregnancy centers.
PATH Ventures develops affordable housing for low-income families and individuals.
Pop Culture Hero Coalition works to educate and support children, teens and adults to overcome bullying and social injustice, and to transform their struggles into strengths, using stories and characters from pop culture TV, film, and comics.
Sophie Lancaster Foundation based in the United Kingdom, provides educational group-works to challenge prejudice and intolerance towards people from alternative subcultures and to campaign the UK Hate Crime legislation to include people from alternative subcultures of Lifestyle and Dress
SOVA provides free groceries and an array of supportive services to individuals of all ages, ethnicities and religions.
















