Talk:Point Foundation (scholarship fund)

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Content flags

This page was flagged as having issues such as promotional content but on review none were evident. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Factvalue (talk • contribs) 10:28, 10 July 2022 (UTC)

Asking to update infobox

Hello! I'd like to ask that the Point Foundation's official wordmark logo be added to the infobox, as the article does not currently have a logo. I've uploaded the logo to Wikimedia Commons. You can view it by following this link.

I'd also like to correct the title of Point Foundation's Chief Executive, Jorge Valencia, to Chief Executive Officer (currently listed as Executive Director in the infobox)—here's some Wiki-coded text for that update:

| leader_title = Chief Executive Officer

| leader_name = Jorge Valencia

References

I hope this is a straightforward request, but if there's anything else I need to do, please let me know. Thanks! Bryan at Point Foundation (talk) 19:29, 27 May 2026 (UTC)

Done In solidarity, DiscoursesonLivvy (talk · contribs) 04:41, 28 May 2026 (UTC)

Thank you, DiscoursesonLivvy! I appreciate the help! Bryan at Point Foundation (talk) 19:02, 28 May 2026 (UTC)

Request to replace Mission Statement section with History

Hello! I'm a contractor for the Point Foundation and am looking to make improvements to this article. For this request, I'd like to ask editors to replace the current "Mission Statement" section, which doesn't have secondary sourcing, with a new, well-sourced "History" section about the organization. I just made updates to this request to take editor feedback into account.

Here is the draft:

Proposed History draft

History

Point Foundation was founded in 2001 and awarded its first scholarships in 2002. The goal of founding the Point Foundation was to create a scholarship fund that supports LGBTQ+ and ally students who may be facing discrimination. The organization awarded 8 scholarships to students in its first year and 27 scholarships in its second year.

In 2004, Point Foundation moved its headquarters to Chicago. By 2006, the organization's scholarships and student services budget had increased from its initial $500,000 to more than $3 million, in part due to sponsorships from TimeWarner, CitiGroup, and Abercrombie & Fitch, among other companies. Point Foundation moved its headquarters from Chicago to Los Angeles in 2007 with the appointment of Jorge Valencia to lead the organization.

In 2021, Point Foundation partnered with the Williams Institute to conduct a national survey among LGBTQ+ students on federal student loan debt and access to student housing.

As of 2023, Point Foundation was the largest scholarship program for LGBTQ+ and ally college students in the US. In 2025, the organization supported 755 LGBTQ+ and ally students across its scholarship programs.

Point Honors gala

Point Foundation has hosted annual Point Honors benefit galas to raise funds for the organization and to recognize leaders who serve as role models to LGBTQ+ and ally students. The organization has recognized a number of celebrities for their leadership at Point Honors gala events with its Point Impact and Point Courage awards.

References

And here is a side-by-side comparison, so that editors can easily discern all the changes and additions I'm suggesting:

Current Mission Statement section vs Proposed History section

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<div class="fake-heading h2">Mission statement</div> The foundation's mission statement is: "Point Foundation supports the educational aspirations of LGBTQ+ and ally students to become impactful leaders in their lives, careers, and communities."

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<div class="fake-heading h2">History</div> Point Foundation was founded in 2001 and awarded its first scholarships in 2002. The goal of founding the Point Foundation was to create a scholarship fund that supports LGBTQ+ and ally students who may be facing discrimination. The organization awarded 8 scholarships to students in its first year and 27 scholarships in its second year. In 2004, Point Foundation moved its headquarters to Chicago. By 2006, the organization's scholarships and student services budget had increased from its initial $500,000 to more than $3 million, in part due to sponsorships from [[TimeWarner]], [[CitiGroup]], and [[Abercrombie & Fitch]], among other companies. Point Foundation moved its headquarters from Chicago to Los Angeles in 2007 with the appointment of Jorge Valencia to lead the organization. In 2021, Point Foundation partnered with the [[Williams Institute]] to conduct a national survey among LGBTQ+ students on federal student loan debt and access to student housing. As of 2023, Point Foundation was the largest scholarship program for LGBTQ+ and ally college students in the US. In 2025, the organization supported 755 LGBTQ+ and ally students across its scholarship programs. <div class="fake-heading h3">Point Honors gala</div> Point Foundation has hosted annual Point Honors benefit galas to raise funds for the organization and to recognize leaders who serve as role models to LGBTQ+ and ally students. The organization has recognized a number of celebrities for their leadership at Point Honors gala events with its Point Impact and Point Courage awards.

References

If anyone has feedback on my draft, please leave me a note below and I'll do my best to address your concerns. Thank you! Bryan at Point Foundation (talk) 18:46, 5 June 2026 (UTC)

Wikipedia community— I have revised my request above to incorporate feedback I received from Drm310. Thanks! Bryan at Point Foundation (talk) 20:12, 17 June 2026 (UTC)