Description: The Center for LGBTQ Economic Advancement & Research (CLEAR) is a U.S.-based nonprofit social welfare organization that conducts research, education, and advocacy to improve the economic well-being of LGBTQI+ people, households, businesses, and communities. CLEAR produces reports on LGBTQ financial health, provides LGBTQ-competent financial education and services, and advocates for policy reforms that expand financial inclusion and reduce economic disparities facing LGBTQ communities. Type: 501(c)(4) nonprofit social welfare organization Policies: Advocacy for LGBTQ nondiscrimination in economic markets, consumer financial protection and fair lending reforms, increased access to credit and small business financing for LGBTQ-owned enterprises, LGBTQ-competent financial education and services, anti-poverty and economic inclusion measures, and regulatory changes affecting banking, payments, and insurance that impact LGBTQ consumers and businesses. Funding: Primarily individual donations and membership dues, supplemented by philanthropic grants, event and program fees, and corporate or organizational sponsorships and partnerships. Affiliates: Founder & Executive Director Spencer Watson; board members and staff such as Nancy Eiden and Kyle Inselman; organizational partners and collaborators including the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, California Reinvestment Coalition, National LGBTQ Anti-Poverty Action Network, ProsperUS, The Trans Capitalist, and First Step Alliance.
