Lesbian pop sensation Chappell Roan has officially launched The Midwest Princess Project, a new philanthropic initiative dedicated to supporting transgender youth and LGBTQ+ communities across the United States. The project, named after her critically acclaimed debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, has already raised an impressive $400,000 from her 2025 “Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things” tour.
Roan announced the project Thursday in a heartfelt Instagram post, revealing that the funds collected so far will go directly to grassroots organizations “making a positive impact for trans youth in their communities.” She emphasized that nearly every dollar raised will be donated, writing, “Outside of transaction fees to host the donation page and limited costs for my team to effectively manage the project, we have committed to donating every dollar possible to the organizations that need it most.”
According to the project’s official website, donations from Roan’s tour have already been distributed among six LGBTQ+ organizations across three major cities: The Center and The Ali Forney Center in New York City; Trans Wellness Center and TransLatin@ Coalition in Los Angeles; and The GLO Center and The Center Project in Roan’s home state of Missouri. Each group provides crucial services for queer and trans individuals, from housing assistance to mental health resources and legal advocacy.
“These local organizations support the LGBTQ+ community and provide specific programming and resources for trans youth,” reads the mission statement on the Project’s website. Fans can continue to contribute through the fundraising platform GiveButter.
The Midwest Princess Project is also supported by the Catalyst Philanthropy Fund, a fiscal sponsor that enables emerging charitable projects like Roan’s to accept tax-deductible donations without navigating the lengthy nonprofit registration process.
This philanthropic move cements Roan’s reputation as one of pop music’s most outspoken queer artists. Known for her glittery theatrics, campy performances, and unapologetic political edge, she’s been a consistent advocate for queer rights throughout her rise to stardom. Earlier this month, during a concert in Los Angeles, she made headlines for declaring “F*** ICE forever,” a sentiment that resonated strongly with her fanbase.
Roan’s initiative mirrors a growing trend among pop artists using their platforms for activism. Fellow pop star Sabrina Carpenter launched her own charitable endeavor, The Sabrina Carpenter Fund, in 2024, which has since raised over $1 million for causes including Rainbow Railroad and the Transgender Law Center.
For Roan, though, the mission is deeply personal. A self-described “small-town girl from Missouri,” she’s spoken often about how her queer identity shaped her art and her purpose. “This is about giving back to the communities that gave me the courage to be myself,” she shared during a recent show.
As The Midwest Princess Project grows, it’s clear that Roan’s impact reaches far beyond the stage. Through her music, her message, and now her philanthropy, she’s redefining what it means to be a queer pop icon, one glittery, generous act at a time.
