Queen City Charities

A nonprofit organization

What initially started as an idea for a charitable happy hour has blossomed into a broader organization with a mission to attract like-minded individuals who celebrate and uplift the Greater Cincinnati LGBTQ+ community.

At Queen City Charities, we partner with community and business leaders to raise funds and award grants to local organizations that seek to build bridges and address some of the most significant challenges facing Greater Cincinnati’s LGBTQ+ population.

The spark that launched a drag-themed happy hour in 2021 ultimately became the foundation for our annual signature event, Wigs & Waffles. Since June 2021, our events have raised over $600,000 to support local LGBTQ+ Causes.                               


GRANTMAKING

At Queen City Charities, we’ve committed to focusing our efforts on uplifting local and regional organizations that support the LGBTQ+ community. We know we can’t solve every problem, but we can leverage our efforts in meaningful ways that affect both long- and short-term change right here in our own backyard. That is why we are committed to funding grants that are used within our own community.                           

In 2025, we awarded $75,000 to 14 organizations supporting the Greater Cincinnati LGBTQ+ community!

Do you know an organization that may want to apply for a grant or receive updates about the grant process? Please reach out to grants@queencitycharities.com

LEARN MORE ABOUT QCC'S GRANTMAKING

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sip & Slay  Drag Brunch

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Location: Fueled Collective, 3825 Edwards Road, Suite 103, Cincinnati, OH 45209

Seatings at 10:00am and 1:00pm

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!


Wigs & Waffles 2026: SAVE THE DATE

Sunday, June 14, 2024

Location: Rhinegeist Brewery

SPONSORSHIPS AND TICKETS ON SALE SOON! 

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Queen City Charities

Tax id (EIN)

30-1333920

Address

3825 Edwards Road Suite 103
Cincinnati, OH 45209