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Born This Way Foundation: Supporting Mental + Emotional Wellness

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$121,473 given to projects
697
Funded projects
416
Schools served
507
Teachers supported

Co-founded by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, the foundation supports the wellness of young people and empowers them to create a kinder, braver world by fostering kinder communities, improved mental health resources, and more positive environments – online and offline.

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